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Post by penman on Jan 28, 2011 13:09:15 GMT 12
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Post by totspete on Jan 28, 2011 13:24:56 GMT 12
A 350 that revs at 5 and a half k? Looks like the only similarity is the horsepower, where 400 would be around mid-low side among the current bunch of superstocks.
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Post by penman on Jan 28, 2011 13:27:04 GMT 12
I assume there is the opportunity to make some limited changes to the engine to make it competitive as the trial unfolds.
Would certainly make it cost-competitive though.
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Post by lummyboy on Jan 28, 2011 13:34:14 GMT 12
does brendan lucas have a superstock??
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Post by kiwirob on Jan 28, 2011 13:41:26 GMT 12
does brendan lucas have a superstock?? He doesnt need one, whos to say he will trial it in his own vehicle. |
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Post by The Observer on Jan 28, 2011 13:59:34 GMT 12
I wonder what the weight of the 350 is compared to the alloy motors out there?
I look foward to hearing more about this motor, and the car it will be going in - will be very interesting to see how it goes!
Any idea on the cost of one of these beasts? Hopefully reasonable - and the gearing will be interesting, as well as the sounds bop bop bop at those revs haha
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Post by penman on Jan 28, 2011 14:10:27 GMT 12
I just think it's really bloody impressive that someone has taken the initiative to do this - getting the engine here, going through all the necessary work to get it put together as a trial in the class, etc.
Anything that is going to give the class more options, make it more affordable for new entrants into the class and easier from an engineering and parts perspective has to be a good thing.
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Post by Regan O'Brien on Jan 28, 2011 14:38:16 GMT 12
From what i have heard it cost around $6-$8K and they have to leave it standard but it is to try and drop the cost and make it easier for people out there to go superstock. This is just what i was told in palmy last weekend. Bloody good idea i think.  |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 28, 2011 16:15:27 GMT 12
5 grand USA 10 grand NZ
was going into my car for this season but is now going into 77P since he blew his engine and will bolt straight in
huge price difference and I cant see any problem with it at this stage it will only benefit the class
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Post by grunter on Jan 28, 2011 16:20:17 GMT 12
Why bother when you can get a CSL or Hartley engine for $30k thats already proven.
If people can't afford that, maybe they should try or stay in stockcars and leave the superstocks alone.
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Post by Regan O'Brien on Jan 28, 2011 16:24:46 GMT 12
Cause some of us dont have 30K but can get 10K and still be up there
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Post by grunter on Jan 28, 2011 16:27:14 GMT 12
Are you joking..... do you really think a $10k engine is going to be on the pace of the big boys - Dont Think So!
Save your time and spend it on your stockcar and when you can afford to race superstocks - then buy one and go racing...
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Post by kiwirob on Jan 28, 2011 16:28:16 GMT 12
Why bother when you can get a CSL or Hartley engine for $30k thats already proven. If people can't afford that, maybe they should try or stay in stockcars and leave the superstocks alone. Thats 30 k minimum |
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Post by gingerbreadman on Jan 28, 2011 16:28:54 GMT 12
Pat Westbury trialed a 320cu. in. motor years ago with restrictions on exhaust and carb but was kicked out
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 28, 2011 16:29:46 GMT 12
Pat Westbury trialed a 320cu. in. motor years ago with restrictions on exhaust and carb but was kicked out there is a lot more to it than that |
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Post by tman on Jan 28, 2011 16:40:49 GMT 12
if successful it can only be good for the grade,the cheaper the engines the more drivers there will be and the more spectators at the tracks watching full fields.
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Post by 4zfed on Jan 28, 2011 16:48:55 GMT 12
Just out of interest can someone please tell me what the horsepower is in the most powerful stockcars in the country?
Not speculation or rumors..actual dyno proven???
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2011 16:59:23 GMT 12
Glad Marty isn't an international trader been a long time since the USD was worth half the NZD |
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Post by tman on Jan 28, 2011 17:01:09 GMT 12
yeah ramjam close to 80 cents now,bill clintons long gone
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Post by tank11 on Jan 28, 2011 17:14:44 GMT 12
Still have to post it here boys........
Marty might be out with his exchange rates but costs would be about right........
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