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Bubba0369
05-27-2008, 06:27 PM
Does anyone know if you can run a GM crate engine in the T&L class? thanks
ENGINE COMBINATIONS

G.M. 604 CRATE ENGINE
2100 pounds with the driver after the race.
Maximum 12" spoiler allowed.


Up to 365 C.I.
1. Factory production steel block or Bowtie block allowed.
2. Any crankshaft and rods. Any flat top pistons, no dome top pistons.
3. Any 23 degree steel heads, no porting or polishing. May angle mill the heads
and alter the valve pocket. Heads may be port matched 1/2" on the intake side
only. Maximum three angle valve job.
4. Maximum valve sizes : 2.08" intake and 1.625" exhaust.
5. Any intake, no porting or polishing. May port match the intake runners 1/2"
maximum. May deburr.
6. Any flat tappet cam, no mushroom lifters.Roller rocker arms permitted. Shaft
rockers allowed. Rocker stud may be pinned or screw-in type, with push rod
guide plate and stud girdles. May use poly locks or stock nuts.
7. Wet sump oil system must be used.
8. Any header. Mufflers must be used. Any bowl type carburetor.
2200 pounds with the driver after the race.
Maximum 8" spoiler allowed.

WEIGHT PENALTIES
50 pounds for ported and polished heads and intake
50 pounds for dry sump oil system
50 pounds for roller cam

Any SPEC tire

JAMES@CLR
05-27-2008, 06:35 PM
Yes you can run a sealed crate engine in the Thunder & Lightning division. You may run the 650 Holley carburetor with the crate engine. Weight is still 3000 pounds.

SUPER8
05-27-2008, 07:45 PM
Does anyone know if you can run a GM crate engine in the T&L/Super class? thanks

Marcia Reed
05-27-2008, 07:46 PM
it's a tech question that we will have to get with the tech man on, I'll post when I have an answer.......

#37racer
05-27-2008, 08:02 PM
Are you wanting to race at Fayetteville? If so you can run a 604 crate in their limited late model class. Hope this was helpful.

gb81racing
05-27-2008, 08:19 PM
you can run a 602 crate in the superstock/superstreet class as far as i know and weigh 3000 lbs but you can call these tracks and ask to make sure

gb81racing
05-27-2008, 08:21 PM
you can run the 602 crate engine at DMS..the weight is 3,000 lbs

DoubleZero
05-28-2008, 09:40 PM
We're on our third season with the same 602 crate at Dublin (super stock). (lefthander00@hotmail.com) be glad to share our experience with a crate.

rb
05-29-2008, 05:48 PM
We're on our third season with the same 602 crate at Dublin (super stock). (lefthander00@hotmail.com) be glad to share our experience with a crate.

Here's one experience you had with it to start this year off! :smile:

http://photos.butlerracingphotos.com/img/v1/p78637972-3.jpg

DoubleZero
06-04-2008, 03:14 PM
Thanks RB, I appreciate that!

Racerchaser
06-04-2008, 03:32 PM
:icon_cool: Looks like a good experience also.............. :crates_rule:

brencoracing
06-04-2008, 07:38 PM
what is the weight if you were to run a crate late with the limited lates?