Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

Gregory wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 1:52 pm

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:35 pm Why would you limt the engine to just one carb
If as said many street motors DO run 2 carbs.
The latest Holley/Edelbrock intake manifolds for carbs, for modern
Engines like the LS and the new Hemi use 2 4 bbl carbs.
In both single plane and dual plane type.
Yet are not tunnel rams.

Especially if as promoted here that 2x4 carbs has no power advantage over a single 4 bbl carb.
Why not let the 2x4 carb combos run. Wether on a dedicated dual quad manifold or 2 x4's on a adapter, on a single 4 bbl manifold. Let em run. Let the power "chips" fall where they may. Especially since the $$$ smart money $$$ is on the single 4 bbl engine being king.

I think you need to read the rules for the Race Engine Challenge on our web site: section 106 and 107.
www.RaceEngineChallenge.com

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:41 pm Not interested.

gmrocket wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:29 am Both classes were won last year by engines with 2 x4's

Rules are the same this year....perfect for you.

gmrocket wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:29 am

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:41 pm Not interested.

Both classes were won last year by engines with 2 x4's

Rules are the same this year....perfect for you.

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:41 pm Not interested.

105 – IGNITION
Unlimited. ECU and ignition components may be mounted either on the front or a plate attached to the flywheel
side of the engine block and/or back of heads/intake manifold.
106 – CARBURETION
Unlimited. Water or any other auxiliary fluid injection systems prohibited. Must be equipped with a single
point rearward pull mechanical throttle linkage compatible with the dyno actuation linkage. A bracket providing
an anchor point for the dyno throttle cable and a compatible linkage ball is required at the pull point. A diagram
detailing the requirement will be provided to all accepted REC participants.
All engines will utilize an electric fuel pump and regulator and supply line filter supplied by the dyno facility
and each engine builder utilizing a carburetor will determine the fuel pressure. Both single and dual feed
applications will be given one (1) type 8 AN connection fuel line.
107 – FUEL INJECTION
Unlimited. 65 psi maximum supplied fuel pressure at dyno gauge. Water or any other auxiliary fluid injection
systems prohibited. Must be equipped with a single point rearward-pull mechanical throttle linkage compatible
with the dyno actuation linkage. A bracket providing an anchor point for the dyno throttle cable and a
compatible linkage ball is required at the pull point. A diagram detailing the requirement will be provided to all
accepted REC participants.
Fuel pressure regulation will be provided by a system consisting of an electric fuel pump, regulator and supply
line filter as part of the dyno fuel system. Fuel pressure will be set at 65 PSI maximum on the dyno fuel pressure
gauge. Fuel pressure will be set prior engine start up (engine off)l.. This is a Supply and Return system. A
single -8 AN fitting will be required for fuel hook-up to the fuel rails. A single -8 AN fitted and return fuel line
will be supplied to fuel tank.

MadBill wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:16 pm Well, 106 does read:"... utilizing a carburetor..."

randy331 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:42 am

gmrocket wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:29 am

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:41 pm Not interested.

Both classes were won last year by engines with 2 x4's

Rules are the same this year....perfect for you.

I think they should let fbird run a of thoze adapters he promotes on his tunnel ram and he gets 4 carbZ !! LOL

Randy

F-BIRD'88 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:45 am

randy331 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:42 am

gmrocket wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:29 am

Both classes were won last year by engines with 2 x4's

Rules are the same this year....perfect for you.

I think they should let fbird run a of thoze adapters he promotes on his tunnel ram and he gets 4 carbZ !! LOL

Randy

Had not noticed, nor paid. attention to this competition.
Look at all them carbz...Maybe better get busy cuttin down a tree to make up the adapter for the tWo - FoUrZ
induction

RevTheory wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:42 am

gmrocket wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:29 am Both classes were won last year by engines with 2 x4's

Rules are the same this year....perfect for you.

I was out of the loop last year. Were they tunnel rams?

Edit: Answered my own question.

Orr89rocz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:12 pm Interesting competition but can i ask why a 12:1 comp limit and .775 zero lash lift limit? Idle under 1100..

Hardly seems race to me. Hot street maybe lol

CGT wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:33 pm

Orr89rocz wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:12 pm Interesting competition but can i ask why a 12:1 comp limit and .775 zero lash lift limit? Idle under 1100..

Hardly seems race to me. Hot street maybe lol

The compression thing gets me. Its pretty unlimited otherwise. .775 lift ok, epoxy welding permitted ok, 12:1 is kinda no mans land compression. Too little for good fuel, too much for pump. But as long as everyone is required to have the same does it really matter? ...not really