"D.Duck" wrote in message
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But how many engines come from the factory capable of 800+ horse power?
My only point is that engines are worlds apart in capabilities after the
engine builders work their magic.


That was what made the old, true "stock" car racing so interesting. The
engines were limited to 425hp and had to be available to the public as
options in a passenger car. Chrysler bent the rules a bit with the 426
Hemi engine that although was officially rated at 425 hp, was often dyno'ed
at much more on cars purchased from the local Dodge dealership.

The weird nose on the '69 Daytona Charger was designed because the regular
Charger's front end was aerodynamically a poor design and it limited
performance on the NASCAR circuit. To make it legal for the track, it had
to be offered to the public.

Eisboch