by chevyart » Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:14 am
bob we arent talking about normal engines or normal racing here when i mention the guys that run in NHRA super=stock.e guys run overheating on purpose, quarts of oil low or pints of rear end fluid low. shaving metal motor mounts down to nothing and alot of other things that you and i would never subjuec our motors to, all in the name of performance and winning. as far as the motors go, sure you can be protested at an event and you have to make your motor available for inspection. as far as between you and the engine builder, you ghet the motor done by alot of these guys and you send them back for repair or freshening and they usually tell the customer to keep them completely together and sealed. these motors are extremely expensive, and for a reason. they put out horsepower that you and i just cant comprehend, mainly because theynhave to use so mnany stock(spec) parts. its not even the trick cams as you were referring to, although some guys grind their own. . if you reallyt want to know about these engines, pick a SS class and and pony up around 20 grand or so (probably more) and get a specific engine for your class and you wont believe the results. . fasctory rated 350 cu in chev engine (rated about 300 horses from factory, with the small heads, , quadrajet carb in a 68 camaro and watch it run right around 9.90 et in the quarter. look under the hood and it dont even look special. im describing my buddies 68 camaro SS/G car. i know a bunch of these racers and they all spend big, big bucks to go fast, and all to just chase after the record, which is always being reset me, im just a 10.90 bracket racer, and i take good care of my car and motors. no crazy SS stuff chevy art