[Chevy454]

OK, I did some snooping around on the NHRA website (just for kicks) and here is what I found. [Note: the info below is for STOCK classifications]

For the Nova, the highest factory HP 350 they have listed is the 300hp, and the NHRA factored it at 290hp, and 11.09 pounds per horsepower. They did list the Z/28 Camaro, which had the identical engine as the COPO Novas, and it was rated at 355hp (360 factory hp) and 9.41/9.57 (4-speed and auto) pounds per horsepower. The Corvette incidently came with a 355hp factored from the NHRA (370hp from the factory) and an 8.89 pounds per horsepower factor. But, they also listed a 350 Corvette with a factory 350hp rating that carried an NHRA factored 370hp, and an 8.65 pounds per horsepower.

So, if you take the numbersfrom the 300hp/350 Nova, and multiply them you get 3213 pounds. Then, if you divide that number by the NHRA factored HP for the LT-1 (355) you get 9.05 pounds per horsepower.

I checked the Olds for Casey while I was there, and here is what it showed. The F-85 carried a 350/325hp rating from the factory, and also had the same 325hp rating from the NHRA, and 10.5 pounds per horsepower for a weight of 3412.5 pounds.

Now, I know NHRA has played with the factoring numbers numerous times over the years, so this is a very rough comparison. But, it's interesting to read!