Why aren't more top teams using the LS type engines?
Im not talking about the CT525. But rather a full blown LS type engine with the front drive adapter plate that allows you to use the distributor. It is reported that there is well over 800 HP being made in these engines. And the cost of new is about half the cost of a Roush/yates,D!ckens, Cornett, etc...
Doc
www.Dowdyracing.com
Let'em run coil packs, its no longer 1975...
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Doc88D
Im not talking about the CT525. But rather a full blown LS type engine with the front drive adapter plate that allows you to use the distributor. It is reported that there is well over 800 HP being made in these engines. And the cost of new is about half the cost of a Roush/yates,D!ckens, Cornett, etc...
Doc
www.Dowdyracing.com
I don't understand why the LS/CT525 gets so much friction from the powers that be. The coil pack argument is lame and frankly hypocritical considering what ignitions systems are already in use. I myself would like to see the LS engine allowed to run the coil pack system on more than just the CT525 setup. It doesn't have to be a 900HP to get the job done but there is a lot of room between 525HP and 900HP to build an economical package. I agree if you go all out it would be just as expensive as an 8 or 9 deg motor, but maybe those are too much for most places anyway, like some others have pointed out already.