dustbowl (Offline)
#41
9/12/08 8:09 PM
If there was a such thing as a 410 aluminum Toyota you would probably be on to something, but they don't exist and probably won't ever exist. And sure, Brian Tyler has won 2 of the last 3 in the SC and would have probably won Iowa pavement as well had a clutch failure not got in the way, but dirt-mile race tracks are black slick places that (and eventually lay rubber) and depend on lots of factors. Maybe its the engine, but maybe its the drivers throttle control, experience, setup, and a different brand of tire?
Dirtfan (Offline)
#42
9/12/08 9:48 PM
Originally Posted by Motormasher:
From what I have seen out of a local race shop here, the 360ci guys are spending as much on these motors as the 410's. So I don't think the size of the engine has much to do with cost.
I also have heard for a fact that the 350ci Toyota is making 800+ HP. Winning 2 of 3 races in the Dirt Champ Series. :eek:
I don't like Toyota but would like to MASH that motor in a sprint car!!!!!!!
Do they run a DT3, your favorite tire?:rolling
Dan Hetser
"Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"
grumpy racer (Offline)
#43
9/13/08 8:27 AM
Let's see there are anywhere from 100-150 sprint cars within 2hrs of the IN. sprint tracks. So now you want all these owners to throw away there motors they now run plus anyone that may have a spare,and go spend 10,000-20,000 to replace what they have. That sure sounds like a way to build car counts, and keep owners from quiting. DUH!
