New score super 8 class

[Jerry Zaiden]

I said almost. Two engines would be between $8000-$9000. It has more horsepower and torque than a 6.2 and still runs on 91 octain. That price also included the harness and computer. We got a season out if it before the backup driver threw three belts and overheated it three times in one race. The other car has had the same engine for two seasons. It spends most of the race between 6000 and 7000rpm. But you wouldn't want one since according to a lot of the posters on here it won't make it one race.

PLease list the parts used in this engine that can build more more power and trq for lets say the high end of your price at $4500.

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[racer56]

Horsepower costs money in build and prep costs.

This class will be huge for the simple fact that it strikes a good balance between horsepower and parts longevity.

A 600 hp truck class will cost a lot more in initial build cost and prep cost.

A well put together 6100/S-8 truck with quality parts should be very reasonable to prep, maintain and operate.

I also know of two racers that are building trucks that have never raced offroad. New racers will keep desert racing growing and bolster entries.

[Old School 8]

A well put together 6100/S-8 truck with quality parts should be very reasonable to prep, maintain and operate.

Why wouldnt this statement also be true, for a "traditional" class 8 ?

[Gmess]

Turnkey has sold 6 engines and more to come for this class. Spec is the best way to go I think because a engine should last a couple years.

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Fly , you can come out for a ride and see for yourself.

Maybe one day if Jerry lets me out of my matrix in the intrawebs. LOL

PLease list the parts used in this engine that can build more more power and trq for lets say the high end of your price at $4500.

For starters... Stock steel crank and Stock 4bolt block.

[pdailey]

Why wouldnt this statement also be true, for a "traditional" class 8 ?

The simple fact is racers don't want to deal with frame rails or else Class 8 would be huge.

[Jacob7672]

Why wouldnt this statement also be true, for a "traditional" class 8 ?

Why wouldn't class 7 be in this statement?

Oohhhhhhhh yea, because this thread is about the new class. That is what everyone is talking about in this thread. NOT class 8 (even though class 8 is a very cool class).

[FlyHiFlyLo]

Scat moly I beam rods... 300.00
SpeedPro Forged Pistons 600.00
Jesel beltdrive used w new belt 500.00
Crower F'n Stump Puller full roller cam with retro fit lifters 750.00
Manley push rods 100.00
Ebay Victor Jr head castings with all the goodies but different springs and full Del West stainless valve train w/tool steel retainers and Ti locks. 2500.00
Some rockers 400.00
E-bay Victor Jr manifold 150.00
Junk Yard Holley 750 with all the little tricks... 450.00
Fuel Pump 50.00.
HP gaskets and H Main and Rods. 300.00
Water pump 150
Balancer 300.00

Machine -Grand


Way more engine than a LS-3

But these rules will allow a $10,000.00 rear axle and a 10,000.00 Trans. So I guess it really don't matter.

[racer56]

Comparing a home-built iron block caurberated engine to an all aluminum fuel injected and dyno tested engine is laughable. Apples and Oranges.

[Jerry Zaiden]

Scat moly I beam rods... 300.00
SpeedPro Forged Pistons 600.00
Jesel beltdrive used w new belt 500.00
Crower F'n Stump Puller full roller cam with retro fit lifters 750.00
Manley push rods 100.00
Ebay Victor Jr head castings with all the goodies but different springs and full Del West stainless valve train w/tool steel retainers and Ti locks. 2500.00
Some rockers 400.00
E-bay Victor Jr manifold 150.00
Junk Yard Holley 750 with all the little tricks... 450.00
Fuel Pump 50.00.
HP gaskets and H Main and Rods. 300.00
Water pump 150
Balancer 300.00

Machine -Grand


Way more engine than a LS-3

But these rules will allow a $10,000.00 rear axle and a 10,000.00 Trans. So I guess it really don't matter.

So you have $7500 and no labor? How much is labor for someone to handle all the above and insure it is done to a high standard? $2000-$3000? And a junk yard carb with mods at C&J is about $800 and some of the other parts needed to build are not in your list... Oil pump, hardware, bearings, among a bunch of other stuff... So add another $1500 to your list. This is well over $10,000... And still not an aluminum block EFI engine. I would take the LS3 all day long over a pieced together buddy built engine. Remember when you need a rebuild you can buy a LS3 engine for $6300 shipped to your door! It is the wire harness and gas pedal you also need that will add $1200.