New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments - Page 3

Mark Beaver · 11-19-2007, 11:42 PM

Do ya think the LT-1 hp had anything to do with Richmond qualifying order? I am still trying to figure out this Auto Factoring stuff.

bsa633 · 11-19-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Cabral

I understand I helped by going over a sec under. But I was smart enough to not set the trigger. With the air at the reading race I easily could have been in the 11's but added weight and backed it down to stay below. I was 100 pounds heavy and shortshifted to stay safe.It just drives me crazy to see this happen from someone else.!!

1.11 under like that..you should be just fine..

James Perrone · 11-20-2007, 10:31 AM

Eric i think the reason your combo was hit was because there are not alot of cars running this combo.You being carefull was the right thing.Like you said ther are so many B thru H cars running it keeps the average down in these classes . Also it dosn't help your a REDSOX FAN,,The only thing saving DONNIE is he has the right car and combo ..I believe Brain Cashman made acall on behalf of you and BILLY.to slow down you DAM REDSOX!!

Chris1529 · 11-20-2007, 11:08 AM

At the very least, the 83 and 84 cars should not be rated the same as the 85.
The 85 had a roller cam where as the previous two years did not. If NHRA would allow this combo to run as an automatic, I would run my car in L/SA. I tried to run it with the factory CFI for a few years with no success. That is why I decided to put a crate motor in it.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Cabral

I understand I helped by going over a sec under. But I was smart enough to not set the trigger. With the air at the reading race I easily could have been in the 11's but added weight and backed it down to stay below. I was 100 pounds heavy and shortshifted to stay safe.It just drives me crazy to see this happen from someone else. I want to know where the two triggers were because that is what it takes, correct? If I was a B or H car etc it happens. A lot of heads ups there. Not in a class w/six of us where there is no need now, but will be w/FI cars coming over.Just venting Time to go back to making more hp I guess.
Eric
I know Keith I suppose I shouldn't complain about 3 hp but you know where I'm coming from.I love the analogy!!!!!

Eric

I would like to talk to you about your combo? I have a 85 mustang that i drive on the street with a 331 and I am thinking of turning it into a stocker, I have original heads, intake and carb. Is there a number that I can reach you?

Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA
National Record Holder

Chris1529 · 11-20-2007, 12:05 PM

You had better keep the 331 bottom end to run that class now!

is it a coupe or hatchback?

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-20-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1529

You had better keep the 331 bottom end to run that class now!

is it a coupe or hatchback?

ummm I dont think the bottom end would pass tech..lol, Its a hatchback

Billy Pires · 11-20-2007, 06:09 PM

hey James, lets sell everything and go ENDURO racing!! I'm still looking for a front drive GM V6 for next year..... SHAKE AND BAKE

Stock1528 · 11-20-2007, 06:52 PM

SHAKE AND BAKE BABY!!!! just say it a few times, its feels good doesnt it?? SHAKE AND BAKE!!!! Stock is filled w/ crybabies and people that dont think its bracket racing cuz their ego is too big. I'm goin back to bracket racin next year its more fun, maybe we'll even do sum enduro racin bill!!! WOOOOOOHHHHHOOOO

Justin Picillo
I/SA '72 Chevelle

goinbroke2 · 11-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Chris, I agree, the ****ty D8 heads and flat cam, less lift if I remember correctly too. There is no way 83-84's should be lumped in with the 85's.
I found the intake for my 83, think when I find the carb I might change the nose on it and go 82 with a 2bbl @ 170hp.

11-20-2007, 10:31 AM	#23
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,678 Likes: 3,383 Liked 1,824 Times in 426 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments Eric i think the reason your combo was hit was because there are not alot of cars running this combo.You being carefull was the right thing.Like you said ther are so many B thru H cars running it keeps the average down in these classes . Also it dosn't help your a REDSOX FAN,,The only thing saving DONNIE is he has the right car and combo ..I believe Brain Cashman made acall on behalf of you and BILLY.to slow down you DAM REDSOX!! __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

11-20-2007, 11:08 AM	#24
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments At the very least, the 83 and 84 cars should not be rated the same as the 85. The 85 had a roller cam where as the previous two years did not. If NHRA would allow this combo to run as an automatic, I would run my car in L/SA. I tried to run it with the factory CFI for a few years with no success. That is why I decided to put a crate motor in it. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

11-20-2007, 12:05 PM	#26
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments You had better keep the 331 bottom end to run that class now! is it a coupe or hatchback? __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

11-20-2007, 06:09 PM	#28
Billy Pires Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Somerset, MA Posts: 99 Likes: 6 Liked 23 Times in 3 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments hey James, lets sell everything and go ENDURO racing!! I'm still looking for a front drive GM V6 for next year..... SHAKE AND BAKE __________________ Billy Pires 1414 STK, 1414 SS

11-20-2007, 06:52 PM	#29
Stock1528 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warwick, RI Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments SHAKE AND BAKE BABY!!!! just say it a few times, its feels good doesnt it?? SHAKE AND BAKE!!!! Stock is filled w/ crybabies and people that dont think its bracket racing cuz their ego is too big. I'm goin back to bracket racin next year its more fun, maybe we'll even do sum enduro racin bill!!! WOOOOOOHHHHHOOOO Justin Picillo I/SA '72 Chevelle

11-19-2007, 11:42 PM	#21
Mark Beaver Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments Do ya think the LT-1 hp had anything to do with Richmond qualifying order? I am still trying to figure out this Auto Factoring stuff. __________________ Mark Beaver 290 STK, SS

11-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#30
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 892 Likes: 1,626 Liked 393 Times in 153 Posts	Re: New S/SS NHRA Horsepower Adjustments Chris, I agree, the ****ty D8 heads and flat cam, less lift if I remember correctly too. There is no way 83-84's should be lumped in with the 85's. I found the intake for my 83, think when I find the carb I might change the nose on it and go 82 with a 2bbl @ 170hp.