Quote Originally Posted by scott5 View Post
Thats what both the nmca and nmra need again. A drivers class. With the sealed engine idea, it basically puts the driver and chassis guy in control. I still think this will be a 9sec class. I have seen 10 sec bolt-on, full weight 5.0s. So imagine 600lbs lighter, and full suspension with sticky tires and rev limit shifts from guys who do it for a living and I really think there will be 9 sec cars.
depends on the calibration. The coyote gains a lot, not just in HP wise from a tune. Throttle response is key. In stock configuration, throttle response is lazy.

Also some of the reasons why you're seeing the coyote run the times they do is their factory gearing.