08 potential motor rule

bosmith42 · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 27

maurice in 08 do you thing that a 2.0 DOHC will be allowed in a neon?

Mopar93 · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

Bo, there's no reason to allow the DOHC engine at this point in time since the SOHC cars are so plentiful. If someone runs a DOHC engine and blows it up, it's not very easy to find a replacement engine as it is the SOHC engine.

Why would you be wondering this?

I would prefer looking at several other car models to include in the rules provided we can make them restricted enough to not hurt the cars that are already racing.

With the years moving along and our current crop of Pony Stock models getting harder to find, it might be time to look at some newer models to allow. But we would need to be very careful in the selection.

Dodge Shadows and 2.5 engines are getting harder and harder to come by. So, the Neon can fill that void. Chevy Cavaliers are still quite common and not too hard to find. Dodge Daytonas will eventually be a collectors item. Ford Escorts and Tempos can still be had, but they have not proven to be very competitive. We need to come up with a different Ford that someone can utilize.

We might also have to look at a few selective imports to allow.

-Maurice

bosmith42 · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 27

Is it a different engine block from DOHC to SOHC?, I know obviously the head but is the block different, and if not will you have to get a new wire harness for a SOHC engine? So basicaly i have a DOHC 2.0 neon and since we can't run that kind i'm just wonering how hard it will be to change over.

Mopar93 · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

It would be easier and cheaper to obtain a Neon with a SOHC engine already in it. Otherwise, you'll probably have to buy one for parts and do the conversion.

The DOHC Neon is worth more money if left on the street and built into a hot street car.

But you can do what you want with my advice, it's your money.

-Maurice

bosmith42 · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 27

OOOh, ok um. well do you have a spare car around? but give me advice beif you would because i have already put a brand new custom made roll cage. and fuel cell put in.

racingaddict · Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 147

i talked to alot of drivers that have run dohc engines. they it became a pain really quick. better with sohc it's easier.
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Mopar93 · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject:

lansingsportsrage.com · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1082

Any thoughts to allowing 12v or 16v SOHC motors from manufacturers besides Dodge/Plymouth ?

Mopar93 · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

lansingsportsrage.com · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1082

lansingsportsrage.com · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 1082