Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine - Page 2

Travis Miller · 10-28-2009, 06:23 AM

As stated earlier in this thread, NHRA does not have a Crate Motor class. By looking at Nitro Joe Stats we can see a few of the later model 4.6L and 5.0L Mustangs running in the following classes:

P/SA 1989 Mustang -0.87 under index
O/SA 1989 Mustang -0.80
O/SA 1998 Mustang -0.96
N/SA 1996 Mustang -0.96
M/SA 1988 Mustang -1.13

O/S 1985 Mustang -1.36
N/S 1985 Mustang -1.17
M/S 1985 Mustang -1.05
J/S 1995 Mustang -0.92
H/S 1993 Mustang -1.22

These are just a sampling of the many available combinations for Mustangs. Good luck with whatever car you build.

Travis

Jim Wahl · 10-28-2009, 12:28 PM

The best advice I ever received was, "Buy a car that was already built and run". You will spend about half as much money and you can go racing tomorrow! Think about it. Jim

Hemiparts · 10-28-2009, 04:02 PM

Someone explain to me what a " crate motor" consist of ??? I looked @ the rules and I look @ the Mopars running in crate motor classes and i can asure you nothing I have setting in my parts dept that Chrysler calls a crate motor wil run like these motors you see at the track ?????

Bob Pagano · 10-28-2009, 04:45 PM

Go to paga 3 of the cars for sale on this site and look at Mark Yacavone's Mustang I also sent you a PM with the updated info and the ad number. Great Car.

X-TECH MAN · 10-28-2009, 06:40 PM

[QUOTE=Hemiparts; I looked @ the rules and I look @ the Mopars running in crate motor classes and i can asure you nothing I have setting in my parts dept that Chrysler calls a crate motor wil run like these motors you see at the track ?????[/QUOTE]

Thats because they have to be "Cheated up" I mean Blueprinted like the NHRA stocker motors to be fast.

Chris1529 · 10-30-2009, 04:43 PM

I would build an 89-93 coupe if I was building a new stocker or efi super stocker. The coupe make s a nice package altogether.
Other than that, I'd put an FE engine in '05 up model to run SS.

Larry Munk · 10-30-2009, 07:58 PM

96 3.8 v6 (or any SN95 3.8 that's in the guide) for T/SA. The V6 would cost close to the V8 to build but have you ever looked at the HEADS on that thing?

doglover44 · 10-30-2009, 08:26 PM

What class would a 71 Mustang Mach 1 429 super cobra jet engine fall in ?

treessavoy · 10-30-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

The best advice I ever received was, "Buy a car that was already built and run". You will spend about half as much money and you can go racing tomorrow! Think about it. Jim

Amen!

10-28-2009, 06:23 AM	#11
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine As stated earlier in this thread, NHRA does not have a Crate Motor class. By looking at Nitro Joe Stats we can see a few of the later model 4.6L and 5.0L Mustangs running in the following classes: P/SA 1989 Mustang -0.87 under index O/SA 1989 Mustang -0.80 O/SA 1998 Mustang -0.96 N/SA 1996 Mustang -0.96 M/SA 1988 Mustang -1.13 O/S 1985 Mustang -1.36 N/S 1985 Mustang -1.17 M/S 1985 Mustang -1.05 J/S 1995 Mustang -0.92 H/S 1993 Mustang -1.22 These are just a sampling of the many available combinations for Mustangs. Good luck with whatever car you build. Travis

10-28-2009, 12:28 PM	#12
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine The best advice I ever received was, "Buy a car that was already built and run". You will spend about half as much money and you can go racing tomorrow! Think about it. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

10-28-2009, 04:02 PM	#13
Hemiparts Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, N.C Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine Someone explain to me what a " crate motor" consist of ??? I looked @ the rules and I look @ the Mopars running in crate motor classes and i can asure you nothing I have setting in my parts dept that Chrysler calls a crate motor wil run like these motors you see at the track ?????

10-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#14
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 239 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine Go to paga 3 of the cars for sale on this site and look at Mark Yacavone's Mustang I also sent you a PM with the updated info and the ad number. Great Car. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

10-28-2009, 06:40 PM	#15
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine [QUOTE=Hemiparts; I looked @ the rules and I look @ the Mopars running in crate motor classes and i can asure you nothing I have setting in my parts dept that Chrysler calls a crate motor wil run like these motors you see at the track ?????[/QUOTE] Thats because they have to be "Cheated up" I mean Blueprinted like the NHRA stocker motors to be fast.

10-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#16
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine I would build an 89-93 coupe if I was building a new stocker or efi super stocker. The coupe make s a nice package altogether. Other than that, I'd put an FE engine in '05 up model to run SS. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#17
Larry Munk Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 135 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine 96 3.8 v6 (or any SN95 3.8 that's in the guide) for T/SA. The V6 would cost close to the V8 to build but have you ever looked at the HEADS on that thing?

10-30-2009, 08:26 PM	#18
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Crate Engine vs Modifying Existing Engine What class would a 71 Mustang Mach 1 429 super cobra jet engine fall in ? __________________ Jake Biermann