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Offline woz

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Engine type benefits
« on: March 01, 2015, 05:17:45 PM »

All things being equal with weight and packaging not a big consideration, what are the thoughts regarding optimum engine type (V8, V6 or inline) for say a "D" or "E" engine?

Is it all about potential rpm, firing pulses, etc...?

Obviously V8's are used much more but just curious as to the benefits/drawbacks of a larger 6 or smaller 8.

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2015, 06:07:36 PM »
Destroked  NASCAR would be my choice. Pick a brand and make some calls 2 year old tech from them is considered obsolete and available. I've heard Toyota is the toughest to get. Good Luck.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2015, 11:38:30 PM »
I would shoot for something with a short stroke, double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and all the cylinders you can get  :-o
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 11:54:14 PM »
I would go with what sets records.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 07:34:02 AM »

I would go with what sets records.


x 2.

DO NOT reinvent the wheel . . . . .

Make an intelligent choice based on affordable parts availability, for not only the displacement limit of the class, but also for the target horsepower required.

The target bhp required to be competitive, (in bhp/cubic inch or bhp/litre), will help you decide whether older 2V Nascar tech will be adequate.    If not, you will need to upgrade to more expensive 4V DOHC technology.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2015, 07:52:34 AM »
Also:

Pick something at the displacement limit for the class, or that can be enlarged to the displacement limit.

It's not smart to give away displacement, you just handicap yourself.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2015, 08:58:37 AM »
I would shoot for something with a short stroke, double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and all the cylinders you can get  :-o
YMMV  :cheers: :cheers:

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Moving air into the motor and then adding the fuel is what makes HP and most of those items you list sure contribute to the amount of air you are going to potentially have available.  NASCAR engines make HP but don't forget they are stuck with that design and have refined them but tell them they could design any engine they wanted and I'm sure we would see something different in those cars,

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2015, 10:01:52 AM »
For 250-305" engines its tough to beat Small block Chevy at least in hp/$

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2015, 11:35:16 AM »
I would go with what sets records.

x2

I'm an admitted simpleton... pushrod engines instead of OHC, boost instead of 13:1+ CR,
but many people have had success with the aforementioned engine types. Destroking an
already small stroke SB2 (2.85" stroke for 305ci, 2.43" stroke for 260ci) seems like it would
only find effect over 7,000 rpm, whereas starting with an already "small" 250ci Chevy I-6 or
231ci Ford V-6 (E) , 294ci LS or 302ci Ford (D) and getting your desired CI through a good
bore/stroke combo is the way I'd go. Of course, the ubiquitous destroked 4-bolt SBC seems
to be a crowd favorite, and for good reasons.

Thinking outside of the box is cool, but I don't have the money or engine building experience
to turn those ideas into a fast machine. A 4" bore & 3.6" stroke @ 9:1 CR + boost is my MO.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2015, 06:23:05 AM »
I would go with what sets records.


i've been told i can't go wrong with whatever M Lefevers recommends  :cheers:

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2015, 11:17:09 AM »
Is this naturally aspirated or blown? Fuel choice? These make a big difference.
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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2015, 11:49:21 AM »
Keep in mind that complexity adds costs, the formula is usually something like this:

          Greater complexity = cost ^ x,   where the x value is usually 2 or 3.

Resulting in cost squared or CUBED . . . . .

Consult with Dr. LeFevers for the best cost/bhp.

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2015, 12:27:11 PM »
The only caveat I can think of - use internal combustion, thrust will not set records at Speed Week.

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2015, 12:59:44 PM »
Last years Engine Masters Challenge first 2 were 4 valve Ford mod motors. This year they weren't allowed. This engine has aftermarket support, could be stroked or destroked for either class.  They're bulky, though.

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Re: Engine type benefits
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2015, 10:42:42 AM »
Destroked  NASCAR would be my choice. Pick a brand and make some calls 2 year old tech from them is considered obsolete and available. I've heard Toyota is the toughest to get. Good Luck.

In doing this, you obviously need a new crank but then do you need new rods or pistons or both?