what would be a good cubic inch steel block late model for A 1/4-3/8 track? How much is too much?
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Started by fordwon, May 12 2016 07:26 PM
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#1
Posted 12 May 2016 - 07:26 PM
#2
Posted 12 May 2016 - 07:34 PM
Wouldn't the better question be what is a good foot weight for that sized track?
My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill.
#3
Posted 12 May 2016 - 08:04 PM
not trying to be a salesman here but a 604 crate can be very competitive with steel blocks ----it might not have the advertised HP that engine builders are using but the power of a crate is very conducive to racing conditions and although the numbers don't always show it ---they can be very competitive.
Plus--- if it doesn't work out, there is a good resale value with all the crate sanctions in play now
Brad
#4
Posted 12 May 2016 - 11:10 PM
It's not about cubic inches as much as getting the right combination of parts to put the power band where it is usable. Use NASCAR as an easily relatable example. They run 358 cubes at martinsville and talladega. The motors are FAR from the same. Putting the right cam/heads on whatever you choose is way more important than displacement.
#5
Posted 13 May 2016 - 04:42 AM
not trying to be a salesman here but a 604 crate can be very competitive with steel blocks ----it might not have the advertised HP that engine builders are using but the power of a crate is very conducive to racing conditions and although the numbers don't always show it ---they can be very competitive.
Plus--- if it doesn't work out, there is a good resale value with all the crate sanctions in play now
Brad
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#6
Posted 13 May 2016 - 07:36 AM
I have always been a fan of the 377. Big cubes with higher RPM's good combination for a bull ring. Honestly though, your combinations are endless with 15* and 18* stuff. I know guys that win with 18* 358's on those smaller tracks. it's all about set up on the smaller tracks.
#7
Posted 13 May 2016 - 02:37 PM
What tire do you have to use? Big motor isn't needed for a hard small tire.
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