Thread: USAC RPM Story
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10/28/10, 6:43 PM   #15
Re: USAC RPM Story
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Originally Posted by thebus79h View Post
The problem with this theory is that people in the micro and tq world still aren't going to spend 18k on a motor, then another 5k to 10k for a car. That could be almost 30k on the complete deal with spares. It's great in theory, but just not feasible.
They're more shooting for the Focus or Ecotec racer. Same car, different motor. The other cool thing about the EST is that it uses about 1/3 less fuel (!!!) and it runs WAY cleaner oil-wise. It should be a way lower maintenance engine...at least that's how it looks so far.