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Oct. 30, 2009 10:40 a.m. dyintorace Dork

In reading the post on Corner Carvers where the Vorschlag guys are swapping an Infiniti motor into an older Z car, I saw this statement.

Also, being an OHC motor it is allowed in Redline Time Attack events (they outright banned pushrod engines! haha. too high tech I guess?)

I didn't realize that Redline didn't allow pushrod motors! I guess that rules out entering such an event with my RX-7 LS1.
Oct. 30, 2009 11:10 a.m. maroon92 UberDork

that is rediculous! there are plenty of AWESOME pushrod motors out there. I think there needs to be a racing series where anything is legal so long as it is safe. That rule set would be perfect for a time attack series.
Oct. 30, 2009 11:13 a.m. unevolved New Reader

Why would they ban pushrod engines? That doesn't make any sense given the quality of modern LS engines.

Unless it's a thinly-veiled attempt to keep domestics out of the mix?
Oct. 30, 2009 11:16 a.m. Keith PowerDork

I think that's what it is. No cheap V8s allowed, this is for imports.
Oct. 30, 2009 12:03 p.m. GlennS HalfDork

No, your are not allowed to woop on us with your corvettes.
Oct. 30, 2009 12:50 p.m. dyintorace Dork

Keith wrote:

I think that's what it is. No cheap V8s allowed, this is for imports.

That's frustrating since my car actually is an import, but now improved with a pushrod motor.
Oct. 30, 2009 2:43 p.m. P71 SuperDork

It's because LS1 FC's will blow them out of the water. Josh's stock LS1 into an FC makes 310rwhp and is a consistent FTD overall in autocross, including National's winning SS cars. That car on a road course would be even more devastating. Wimpy import guys are tired of losing.

Says the rotary-powered RX-7 owner/racer.
Oct. 30, 2009 2:52 p.m. unevolved New Reader

If only American cars matched up to import cars overall, eh?
Oct. 30, 2009 2:52 p.m. dyintorace Dork

P71 wrote:

It's because LS1 FC's will blow them out of the water. Josh's stock LS1 into an FC makes 310rwhp and is a consistent FTD overall in autocross, including National's winning SS cars. That car on a road course would be even more devastating. Wimpy import guys are tired of losing.

Says the rotary-powered RX-7 owner/racer.

I'll be joining Josh in the FC LS1 club very soon!
Oct. 30, 2009 7:07 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

FB 5.0 here
Oct. 30, 2009 7:33 p.m. maroon92 UberDork

I want an FD LS9!
Oct. 30, 2009 7:34 p.m. maroon92 UberDork

ZOMG! you should have put on a helmet, it would have prevented the mess when I just BLEW YOUR MIND!
Oct. 30, 2009 8:25 p.m. MCarp22 Reader

pushrod ban is only in super lap battle. not RLTA.
Oct. 31, 2009 2:02 p.m. GTwannaB New Reader

OK I want to see a turboed 69 Firebird Sprint or a Northstar powered Vette take on the super lap battle.