Originally Posted by RickyBobby:
I've seen the term "ecotec" thrown around multiple times now & I think it has become one of the biggest misconceptions. The ecotec engine is a great idea that was designed to be an affordable alternative for national midgets, not for lightning sprints. It was made to be cheaper and last longer than $25,000 midget engines & it has done an excellent job at that. That being said, if you compare and contrast the prices for some of the engine packages, I'm not seeing how it is supposed to be a cheaper form of racing than lightning sprints.
-1000cc engine kits: $1000-$2500 any given day on ebay and IOW.
- SET Racing Engines 2.4L ecotec w/o header: $6,495-$6,995 [source: http://www.setracingengines.com/engine-package.html]
- Revolution Racing Engines ST2 2.4L ecotec: $14,995 [source: http://www.midgetmadness.com/forums/...owtopic=22768]
I also take into consideration that a lightning sprint rear axle assembly is significantly cheaper than a complete midget driveline system. Don't forget you have to buy a 4 wheeler to get the ecotech started. Again I don't have anything against ecotecs, but I just wanted to clear that part up.
Rick
These have all been what if's. I know of several mini sprinters that probably have $10,000.00 in their engine package, some maybe a little more but most of us use the garden variety $2500.00 Ebay Motor. I was lucky enough to find 3 not so good Ebay motors this last race season.
There are a lot more midgets out there than mini sprints and a lot of quality pre tested midget parts are on the market, so while not as cheap new, the used parts may be another story. When you price the 2" axle, quick change hub, and very short lived sprockets the quick change might win out.
I'm just putting forth options we could take. The echotec and mini sprint are very close in terms of performance, and I think the Florida cars also use a clutch. Why not invite them to race with us?
Honest Dad himself
