Originally Posted by Ray3:
The Badger Midget rules utilizing the 2.4 engines allow dry sump, aftermarket stainless steel valves, aftermarket valve springs, aftermarket connecting rods, aftermarket pistons, etc. Badger Midgets require a non-ported OEM cyl head, an OEM engine block with no lightening, and balanced but not lightened OEM crankshaft (which limits bore and stroke options) allowing the rest to be "developed" utilizing aftermarket components. They do not have a rev limit for any engine. The engines utilizing these parts have reported max RPM at or above 8200 and horsepower of 300+
I do love the Badger formula, I think it's going to be a huge success. Hope it catches on in some other series one day.