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  • Dan Clarke
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2014
    • 18

    #1

    Engine offset

    Hi,New guy here, building an asphalt modified and have no experience with them. Depending on engine, the rules state between 56% and 58% left weight. How much, if any, of the weight offset needs to be addressed with engine offset?. And is there a ballpark to start from?Thanks,Dan
  • DirtRacer9x
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2014
    • 305

    #2
    Wrong tech forum for a good answer on asphalt stuff bud. Find a good chassis for sale and find out the offset and go from there. That's the best way to find out. Good luck.

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    • Krooser
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2012
      • 3117

      #3
      Chas Howe @ Howe in Michigan can probably get you some more answers...
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      • Dan Clarke
        Junior Member
        • Dec 2014
        • 18

        #4
        Just spent some time with the new rules, the only engine location rule I can find is 6' forward of the rear axle. I'll see if I can get ahold of Chas Howe for starters.Thanks,Dan

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        • 7uptruckracer
          Senior Member
          • May 2009
          • 1336

          #5
          Depends on your total weight rules. I run an asphalt mod. We are 58% left and 2600lbs. We have a straight up car which we have to use different rims on to get left side and we have a car that is about 2" left offset on the engine. We don't really have a problem getting weight on the left side in that one and its an Impala Clip the other is a Ford Clip. We end up around 52% front weight as well. Our Impala is pretty much a Howe.

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          • Dan Clarke
            Junior Member
            • Dec 2014
            • 18

            #6
            I'm going to set it up for 2" offset and elongate the mounting brackets so I can move it a little either way if I want to later.Thanks to all,Dan

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