What size engine for the online/Youtube EC?

What size engine should the Online/Youtube Engine Challenge be?

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Woooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Weld on that cam and change eeeeeeeveeything around!!!

Yeeeeeee Hawwwwwwwwww
 
Don’t worry RAMM, make the rules and let’er rip!

Speaking of which, where’s the modified list?
 
Not to go full Rat Bastard…but using OEM heads really puts a damper on this for me…I don’t want to spend a bunch of time porting iron heads that when I’m done some cheap *** Mopar buyer will pay me $1000 for the pair…and I will never use them on any of my own projects…

As for scoring I figured add the torque and horsepower and divide by 2… that way you can build a torque monster or a screamer and possibly be competitive…keep in mind I have paid no attention to how these contests are scored so you would be better making this call….
 
I don't think displacement is going to be the determining factor for outright power production anyway, unless you get something there with huge aftermarket heads in which case...:rolleyes:
 
If We were to let "R" series blocks in & the like, I'm grabbin' a 361 B & punchin' it .060" over......that would qualify just as much or more as a stock block no?????
 
Killer6 said:
If We were to let "R" series blocks in & the like, I'm grabbin' a 361 B & punchin' it .060" over......that would qualify just as much or more as a stock block no?????
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This is a small block focused deal.
 
rumblefish360 said:
This is a small block focused deal.
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That's not what the initial poll reflected, & if somebody can dump a $2-3K block into the mix, that's all bullshit then. Now You've turned it to a $$$$+Ego-fest, no thanks, I've got better things to do with My money.
 
Killer6 said:
That's not what the initial poll reflected, & if somebody can dump a $2-3K block into the mix, that's all bullshit then. Now You've turned it to a $$$$+Ego-fest, no thanks, I've got better things to do with My money.
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I'm sure the link on post #109 is the rules
 
50 votes total so far in a forum of how many? Hmm maybe just having this pole on SB section was a bit restrictive?
 
OK, that update looks like a winner, pretty straight forward.
 
Killer6 said:
& if somebody can dump a $2-3K block into the mix, that's all bullshit then. Now You've turned it to a $$$$+Ego-fest, no thanks,
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Dump 2-3K into a block? On a contest that the winner receives no money or prizes other than a round congrats from the forum?
Shirley you jest!

Here’s a few things on that.
1: I don’t know where you could get a new block for that cost.

2:But if you could, the build off would be secondary in nature IMO since I think that person would be using the engine in there car and probably not for driving around town. Obviously most can’t afford that kind of coin drop on a block and IMO nor would they since the OEM block has proven itself very capable.

If the average guy at home (or rookie builder) can not replicate this at home, they’re not going to do a copy cat build. From my point of view, why bother.

3: With the rules laid out so far and the feeling I’m getting from RAMM, this seems to be more so a competition on the cheap on a friendly basis & not a “Screw you” money drop build fest.

With the use of OEM heads, power is limited. If someone was to spend money on porting the OEM head, that’s there biz but I don’t see any worth in it when the aftermarket has way better options. Of course home porters can save a big chunk of change on this mod. It’s up to them, the builder as to there worth vs effort and/or money spent.

I see a ported OEM head much like a six pack induction, you have to want to spend the money to do it.

I've got better things to do with My money.
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Than a build off with stock heads? I agree.
A cruise around the Bahamas sounds better.
 
RAMM said:
Ok sharing a PDF link took me awhile to figure out but this should work. These are some very basic rules that are open to discussion. If there is interest we can take it to the next step. Tell me what you think--lets discuss. J.Rob

OEBC Rules
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I see the rules are "any stock production cyl head exc. W2 "
So I say build a 360 Magnum which has heads that "arguably" flow as well as X or O 340 heads, have the advantage of a factory roller cam setup, are still plentiful and cheap and, are cost effective for hp per dollar spent
 
Brooks James said:
I see the rules are "any stock production cyl head exc. W2 "
So I say build a 360 Magnum which has heads that "arguably" flow as well as X or O 340 heads, have the advantage of a factory roller cam setup, are still plentiful and cheap and, are cost effective for hp per dollar spent.
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rumblefish360 said:
Dump 2-3K into a block? On a contest that the winner receives no money or prizes other than a round congrats from the forum?
Shirley you jest!

Here’s a few things on that.
1: I don’t know where you could get a new block for that cost.

2:But if you could, the build off would be secondary in nature IMO since I think that person would be using the engine in there car and probably not for driving around town. Obviously most can’t afford that kind of coin drop on a block and IMO nor would they since the OEM block has proven itself very capable.

If the average guy at home (or rookie builder) can not replicate this at home, they’re not going to do a copy cat build. From my point of view, why bother.

3: With the rules laid out so far and the feeling I’m getting from RAMM, this seems to be more so a competition on the cheap on a friendly basis & not a “Screw you” money drop build fest.

With the use of OEM heads, power is limited. If someone was to spend money on porting the OEM head, that’s there biz but I don’t see any worth in it when the aftermarket has way better options. Of course home porters can save a big chunk of change on this mod. It’s up to them, the builder as to there worth vs effort and/or money spent.

I see a ported OEM head much like a six pack induction, you have to want to spend the money to do it.



Than a build off with stock heads? I agree.
A cruise around the Bahamas sounds better.
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You missed the point, the aftermarket block was already proposed by a member who might actually happen to have one hanging around, and doing a large-bore/short-stroke build. IF that were to be allowed, then a 361B should be just as valid a selection. Since JRob has already ruled it out, it's moot, so on with the planning.
 
I don’t think so. I think you’re missing mine. If anyone wants in, the rules are laid out. If, IF this proposed aftermarket block was asked about prior to the rules, (as in the previous thread RAMM first brought forth his thoughts) then what is the point of even bringing it up?

IF he brought it up after the rules where it said no X, R, Ritter or any after market block, then he is out but IMO, still has a good question and reason to see if the block can squeak in since “I’m guessing here” he can otherwise squeak it in all the other rules of bore and stroke.

Well he already has it. If he plays within the rules, what’s the difference? He could, destroke the crank and use the maximum bore size.

For me the thing here is, can someone here duplicate build at home at a similar cost? AKA, an inexpensive build to copy? Race block or not.
 
rumblefish360 said:
I don’t think so. I think you’re missing mine. If anyone wants in, the rules are laid out. If, IF this proposed aftermarket block was asked about prior to the rules, (as in the previous thread RAMM first brought forth his thoughts) then what is the point of even bringing it up?

IF he brought it up after the rules where it said no X, R, Ritter or any after market block, then he is out but IMO, still has a good question and reason to see if the block can squeak in since “I’m guessing here” he can otherwise squeak it in all the other rules of bore and stroke.

Well he already has it. If he plays within the rules, what’s the difference? He could, destroke the crank and use the maximum bore size.

For me the thing here is, can someone here duplicate build at home at a similar cost? AKA, an inexpensive build to copy? Race block or not.
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I'd posted it before reading the updated rules bro....read My follow-up post just below it...
 
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