This engine combo is nothing new to me and my family we have been running this engine in varied combination's for the last 17 or 18 years. We have always used a steel block out of a Ford Pinto or a Ford ranger. We started with a steel head and changed to an aluminum head. For the money we have we had a lot of success. I have for years believed that midget racing has priced itself out of business. Now I'm sure they have. At last estimate we were building our engine for around $10,000 to $12,000 dollars ready to run. That is with us letting a machine shop do the prep and us assembling the engine. Now someone wants to charge you $22,000 dollars for the same basic set up. Go figure it's no wonder midget racing is dead not dieing dead.
You can go buy a good used sprint car for $22,000 and go racing 3 nights a week in Indiana. Why would you spend that on a engine to run a handful of races a year. Don't get me wrong I love midget racing but quit shooting yourself in the head and saying your making things cheaper.
If racers would learn to do some things for themselves and not rely on someone else to do the work for you you can race for less. Assemble your own engine learn how to set up your own car, for that matter learn how to work on your car and quit paying someone.
Okay I'm done ranting now feel free to beat me up.
