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Originally Posted by Danpa
I have always been amazed at the amount of horsepower Stock Eliminator racers have been able to extract from their cars. I would think that the engines must be extremely efficient, squeezing the last bit of hp from every drop of fuel.
My question is, what do you guys do to the engines to make them run so strong on seemingly mundane parts?
I realize some basics like fully balanced rotating assembly and cc' ing the heads would help, but what else?
I'd like to apply some of the things to my street engine when I rebuild it.
Thanks,
Dan
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Danpa, it's not just the power that's made, although the process of perfecting every part of the engine combination, and maximizing each one within the rules to make 100hp more than the factory engine is a big piece of the performance. In stock, EVERY part of the car is looked at to maximize straight line acceleration, no compromises, and very often no expense spared. The thinking behind the modifications and the systematic approach to increasing performance would apply well to a street car when you begin to tinker with it, but most of the parts that are used in a stocker would not be acceptable in a street car by far. To best achieve your goals, a lengthy discussion with a knowledgeable car/engine builder will pay big dividends down the road, to recommend the proper combination of parts and modifications to work for you (and your budget). If you modify just the engine, you're falling short of the best approach for street performance, the whole car needs to be considered, and many improvements can come at little cost. Knowing the best parts/mods for your "bang for the buck" is important. I offer this service (Robinson Performance Consulting - powerful, fast street cars) if you want to call me, send me an IM.