Question for Len Imbrogno

Jeff Lee · 08-27-2007, 07:12 PM

I understand new cars like the GT500 Shelby need a lower weight break to fit in the A class. Will NHRA requlate boost with these supercharged engines? Or will they be allowed to dominate the class with every change of a pulley? NHRA has allowed unrequlated boost in the turbo cars so should this be any different? My understanding is 650 horsepower is easily obtainable with a factory built engine with smaller pulley, headers and engine management by allowable ECU's.
Speaking of supercharged engines, were does the late model Lightening fall? Didn't Evan Smith build one for Stock? I assume it was not successful? If not, then the GT500 may not be a threat. Either way, I hate to see pulley's determine who the number 1 qualifier is.
I am anxious to see GT500's in stock. They belong here just as everything else produced in America. I just think care should be taken on the part of NHRA and IHRA.
Other exciting new entries should include the Z06's, new Challenger and of course the Viper's. Played right, we could see a real revival in Stock.

08-27-2007, 07:12 PM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question for Len Imbrogno I understand new cars like the GT500 Shelby need a lower weight break to fit in the A class. Will NHRA requlate boost with these supercharged engines? Or will they be allowed to dominate the class with every change of a pulley? NHRA has allowed unrequlated boost in the turbo cars so should this be any different? My understanding is 650 horsepower is easily obtainable with a factory built engine with smaller pulley, headers and engine management by allowable ECU's. Speaking of supercharged engines, were does the late model Lightening fall? Didn't Evan Smith build one for Stock? I assume it was not successful? If not, then the GT500 may not be a threat. Either way, I hate to see pulley's determine who the number 1 qualifier is. I am anxious to see GT500's in stock. They belong here just as everything else produced in America. I just think care should be taken on the part of NHRA and IHRA. Other exciting new entries should include the Z06's, new Challenger and of course the Viper's. Played right, we could see a real revival in Stock. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX