Modified Engine Question

Josh · 10/1/10, 5:48 PM

Hello,
I was looking at purchasing a modified over the winter and putting it together for the 2011 season, but not sure how much engine I would need. I have a decent 383 pushing out right around 525 at the crank. Would this be enough motor to atleast get me started? I plan to run Gas City and Waynesfield to start. How much power are most of the cars putting down?

Thanks in advance!
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wallbanger II · 10/2/10, 3:00 PM

Josh a alum. Head 383 is fine to get started
get seat time
learn your chasis
better motor for 2012-13

10/17/10, 11:18 AM

I would have to agree....The biggest issues newcomers to the modified ranks have is overpowering the car while they are still trying to learn the bar setups....

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Originally Posted by wallbanger II

Josh a alum. Head 383 is fine to get started
get seat time
learn your chasis
better motor for 2012-13

kingmod5 · 10/21/10, 9:48 AM

An alum. head 383 should be plenty just starting out. I have seen some guys winning locally with 383's. Main thing is to get handle on how to drive the car and get setups figured out. Then you can worry about the horsepower. Remember "the tires are only so big"

10/1/10, 5:48 PM	#1 Modified Engine Question
Josh Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9	Hello, I was looking at purchasing a modified over the winter and putting it together for the 2011 season, but not sure how much engine I would need. I have a decent 383 pushing out right around 525 at the crank. Would this be enough motor to atleast get me started? I plan to run Gas City and Waynesfield to start. How much power are most of the cars putting down? Thanks in advance! Posted via Mobile Device

10/2/10, 3:00 PM	#2 Re: Modified Engine Question
wallbanger II Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,941	Josh a alum. Head 383 is fine to get started get seat time learn your chasis better motor for 2012-13

10/21/10, 9:48 AM	#4 Re: Modified Engine Question
kingmod5 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 114	An alum. head 383 should be plenty just starting out. I have seen some guys winning locally with 383's. Main thing is to get handle on how to drive the car and get setups figured out. Then you can worry about the horsepower. Remember "the tires are only so big"