By now everyone is familiar with the GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout, where you can run anything as long as it’s LSX powered. Well, Car Craft magazine has taken that concept to a different level, making it GM LSX vs. Ford Mod Motor vs. Chrysler Hemi! This race will be heads-up, run-what-you-brung, with the only classes being Naturally Aspirated and Power Adder. It’s going on Sunday March 28, 2010 at SpeedWorld Dragstrip in Arizona. Besides prizes, bragging rights, and fun, every competitor will also get their car in Car Craft magazine.
There is one more catch. Every one of these modern performance engines has to be installed in a 1991 or EARLIER American, rear-wheel drive car or truck. No 4-wheel drive, no front-wheel drive, no imports, no dragsters. Street machines only.
At the end of the heads-up eliminations, the winners of each class will race eachother for King of the Hill honors, which means a feature in Car Craft, along with a Car Craft jacket. The best ET from each engine family will also win a prize package from their prospective manufacturer. If you want to join in the fun, email the magazine staff at [email protected] and put ESD in the subject line. This event is not an invitation-only deal, so anyone can join, but they want to know you are coming.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Here are the rules as provided to us.
CAR CRAFT ENGINE SWAP DRAGS
March 28th, 2010 Sunday
Speedworld Dragstrip 19420 W. Happy Valley Road Wittmann, AZ 85361/ www.speedworlddragstrip.com/ 623 388-2424 Event Line
Got an early street machine with a late-model engine? If you do, the Car Craft Engine Swap drags are for you. The rules are simple. Show up in a pre-’92 model year street machine with a late-model engine and race heads-up against other engine swappers for magazine glory. We are looking for everyday street car bodies and wicked late-model motors. If you have what it takes, all you have to do is show up at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittmann, Arizona, pass tech and get your number. This event is open to anyone that meets the requirements.
Each car is guaranteed a spot in Car Craft Magazine, the largest street machine publication in the world. If you win this thing, you won’t meet the guy at a car show who doesn’t know it.
There will be a test and tune lane offered on Saturday, March, 27th and eliminations on Sunday. Each competitor will get a number. This isn’t an invitation only event but we’d like to know you’re coming. Send us an e-mail at [email protected] with ESD in the subject line.
RULES
-Any car with a GM LS engine, Ford Modular engine, or Chrysler 5.7 or 6.1L Hemi engine in a pre-‘92 body qualifies.
– Any tire is legal.
-Rear-wheel drive domestic vehicles only. No front-wheel, four-wheel drive, imports, or motorcycles/trikes.
– All vehicles must adhere to the NHRA rules for e.t. and mph. Cars will be inspected by Speed World officials using their tech lines. This race will be run as a class during a regular race event.
-Carburetors or factory/aftermarket engine controllers are allowed.
-Blocks and engines must be of the same generation. (ie: no LS heads on Gen 1 small blocks etc…)
-Any fuel is allowed
-Races will be heads up using a Sportsman tree: Normally Aspirated (N/A) in one class and Power-Adder cars in a separate class.
-Vehicles must have current registration, insurance, and a rear license plate. Vehicles must have working headlights, and brake lights.
-Vehicles must have a complete interior, glass, carpet, and upholstery. No sheetmetal interiors.
-No tube chassis. Bolt-on aftermarket front subframes and bolt-on aftermarket pro-touring type frames are allowed. Air bag/spring suspension is allowed. Back half cars are allowed. No fiberglass (except Corvette) or fliptop bodies.
-No decals logos or names can be painted or placed on the body of the car. Driver name is allowed on the window along with any CC logos or mandatory sponsor stickers.
Q&A
Q: Can I swap a GM engine into a non-GM car?
A: Yes. As long as the car is pre-‘92.
Q: Can I run nitrous on my blower?
A: Your car must adhere to the NHRA rules for power adders. It is illegal at this time.
Q: What do I win?
A: The fastest Ford, Chevy, and Mopar will win an individual prize awarded by the manufacturer. The fastest power adder and fastest N/A cars will win CC Jackets, and the King of the Hill with the best overall e.t. will win a trophy and magazine glory.
Q: Can I use an aftermarket block?
A: Yes. As long as it meets the criteria.
Q: Can I run race gas?
A: Yes. Any fuel is permitted.
Q: Can I run a carburetor?
A: You may run either EFI or a carburetor.
Q: Can I run LS heads on my Gen I Chevrolet small block?
A: No. The block and heads must match be from the same design generation.
Q: Can I bring a truck?
A: Yes, but no four wheel or front wheel drive vehicles
Q: Can I bring an RX7?
A: Domestic RWD vehicles only. No imports please.
Q: Can I bring my ’32?
A: 1955 to 1991 body styles only. No fiberglass, rails, dragsters, or kit cars.
Q: Can I run nitromethane?
A: You must follow Speed World’s technical rules. Nitro is illegal.
