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MYRONARL1119 · 04-05-2010, 09:19 AM

Chris, As a "class racer in remission" I would like to ad my thought as to another avenue that I think might well be worth considering. Having gone thru the same thing that most stock and super stock racer have at 1 time in their racing career,engine failure, I would like to suggest this option to you. Please consider finding a very good local or regional engine builder that has the means and knowledge to build your power. I think that if you are under a time limitation, you must consider buying your power. At least consider buying 1 good "bullet", and if nothing else, try to duplicate it. Talk to a good engine builder for his input. You have several in the area that can either help you or advise you where to find power. I would suggest talking to someone like Gary Russell, Joey Wilkes,and even consider buying a good "bullet" from one of the players like Johns, Duel, Tueton. Or consider Mopar power builder out of state , even if it is on the "left coast". You need to explore your options..Just because you can build a 15,000 rpm motorcycle engine doesn't mean that this is your cup of tea. Outsourcing power is not a bad think, if it were guys like Woodro Josey and bulders of that caliber won't have been building for years. Also if you can buy at least 1 good motor, you would then have a spare if you must continue down the path you are on. Someone once told me, just pile your money on the kitchen floor and light it, then you'll still have your free think. I don't claim to be an engine builder, just having owned and raced stock classes since 1966 of and on. Not trying to "bash you" just giving you another point of view. You owe it to yourself to explore all of the options. Your schedule will lighten up, and you can take a lot of the load off of your shoulders. Myron Stutes X class racer and IHRA record holder.

04-05-2010, 09:19 AM	#47
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DP #24 Engine failure.... Chris, As a "class racer in remission" I would like to ad my thought as to another avenue that I think might well be worth considering. Having gone thru the same thing that most stock and super stock racer have at 1 time in their racing career,engine failure, I would like to suggest this option to you. Please consider finding a very good local or regional engine builder that has the means and knowledge to build your power. I think that if you are under a time limitation, you must consider buying your power. At least consider buying 1 good "bullet", and if nothing else, try to duplicate it. Talk to a good engine builder for his input. You have several in the area that can either help you or advise you where to find power. I would suggest talking to someone like Gary Russell, Joey Wilkes,and even consider buying a good "bullet" from one of the players like Johns, Duel, Tueton. Or consider Mopar power builder out of state , even if it is on the "left coast". You need to explore your options..Just because you can build a 15,000 rpm motorcycle engine doesn't mean that this is your cup of tea. Outsourcing power is not a bad think, if it were guys like Woodro Josey and bulders of that caliber won't have been building for years. Also if you can buy at least 1 good motor, you would then have a spare if you must continue down the path you are on. Someone once told me, just pile your money on the kitchen floor and light it, then you'll still have your free think. I don't claim to be an engine builder, just having owned and raced stock classes since 1966 of and on. Not trying to "bash you" just giving you another point of view. You owe it to yourself to explore all of the options. Your schedule will lighten up, and you can take a lot of the load off of your shoulders. Myron Stutes X class racer and IHRA record holder.