Bloomquist Engines

[SHOE32]

He was a little down on sponsorship at the end of year. Maybe he wont run the whole tour. Aweful lot of money to be made running whatever and whenever type schedule.

[NormP]

He's put several companies on the map thru the years. Mastersbilt, Cornett, Custom, Warrior, Ford, etc.
This is nothing new for Black Sunshine.

Cornett was on the map before the 18 ever ran them.

[Mod Runner]

I dont know how anyone could conclude an engine builder was putting used parts in an engine. In order to prove used parts were put into an engine, you would have to mark the parts before you sent the engine to the builder for a rebuild. The engine assembler would spot the marks on the parts and reject them

[RaceEngineer]

All they have to do is a copy a Durham Ford. It isn't Rocket science.

[ImCryn2]

All they have to do is a copy a Durham Ford. It isn't Rocket science.

It sure is! I once took a (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ens engine to another well known builder (because of location) and they were unable to freshen it due to not knowing what some of the parts and specs were. Sure he could have had parts special made and used logic on specs, but then it's not really the same. You, being an engineer, should understand this moreso than the average person.

[moonshine]

All they have to do is a copy a Durham Ford. It isn't Rocket science.

Why copy something that doesn’t stay together?

[RaceEngineer]

A couple years ago they we're bullet-proof. Didn't even need water.

[RaceEngineer]

It sure is! I once took a (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ens engine to another well known builder (because of location) and they were unable to freshen it due to not knowing what some of the parts and specs were. Sure he could have had parts special made and used logic on specs, but then it's not really the same. You, being an engineer, should understand this moreso than the average person.

You can figure it out if you want to. And most of the parts are ready available for ry45Every thing about an engine build is measurable.

[grt74]

You can figure it out if you want to. And most of the parts are ready available for ry45Every thing about an engine build is measurable.

just stating some facts here, block, crank(depending on what you want), cam, and head castings, 12 weeks or more because of everything being one off parts (built to builders specs), they are not ready and available to most
sorry to others as this is off subject

[RaceEngineer]

just stating some facts here, block, crank(depending on what you want), cam, and head castings, 12 weeks or more because of everything being one off parts (built to builders specs), they are not ready and available to mostsorry to others as this is off subject

I have been told otherwise by reliable sources. And know for a fact there are smaller guys out there getting the correct parts to freshen.

[grt74]

I have been told otherwise by reliable sources. And know for a fact there are smaller guys out there getting the correct parts to freshen.

engine parts i agree, castings, new crank cut, cam cut, not so much, , merry christmas to all, see ya at the races

[Mod Runner]

No one has any evidence or proof Durham was putting used parts in any ones engine. I suspect Scott was looking for an engine builder who could supply engines sooner than Durham. Durham had an awful lot of customers he had to provide engines for during a busy racing season.

[BloomerHarvickFan]

I think the close to home aspect has to be attractive. Isn't Custom out of Knoxville? That has to be appealing.

[Senroc-Systems]

BHV, You are correct Sir. Anyone who's followed Scott's career for an extended amount time knows Scott likes to be in control of as much of the operation as possible. It's Scott being Scott. He's been racing these cars for nearly 40 years now. Very few men on this Earth have had, or do have, a DLM operation of that magnitude. He's involved in every aspect. He's absolutely devoted his life to it and it shows. Being close to home is more important by the day.

Look for Scott to have an excellent 2019.

[BloomerHarvickFan]

And with the issues last year, when he was nearly out of, if not out of engines probably left him pretty ticked off.
They almost had to use McDowell's car in a big race due to not having engines ready.
I think the Custom move is a good one. He won a lot of races in Custom Race Engines back several years ago.