Ford CJ's and Mopar DP's NHRA is now on the case

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Qwikpony

Chad,
You are right in the sense that it is glaringly obvious in the sales literature; however, if Ford gave NHRA a different boost figure then that may account for the "WTF were they thinking" factor ( We know that 500 Hp sells street cars to the public and 425 Hp get a great weight break). There weren't a whole lot of smog devices back in the late 60's to speak of and the 80's had no performance cars that used a computer controlled carburetor with a M/C solenoid. The GM cars had numerous driveability issues, none of which were too much power. With the advent of electric A.I.R. pumps and EFI the parasitic load on the engines is not there in regards to smog control. An "stocker" engine that makes 200 HP over advertised is a killer piece, but at a rating od 425, the CJ makes almost 300.

and that's at the wheels