Which engine for IHRA crate motor stock

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

And you are correct that in order to be at least in the middle of a qualified field the engine needs to be full done race engine just like an NHRA Stocker.

In my opinion, the store bought engine is poor value because most of the parts would not be used to build a full done engine.

What CrateFin said!

I don't think an out-of-the crate engine would be an index-runner these days, and you really don't want the stock rods in it. Bang for the buck, Tim Sloan has his new Vortec for sale... runs -1.35 under easily. He was #2 qualifier at the IHRA World Finals. Always cheaper to buy than build. It has very few runs on it, as he built it to sell it. I made one pass in the Camaro that he has the engine in currently... it's a BAAAD unit! PM me if you'd like his #.