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The trend today is small bore long stroke. At first I was thinking about stroking my EJ205 with a stock-stroke EJ257 crank and rods, using Mahle pistons to give me a "2.2" liter stroker engine. I hear it's really popular and cost-effective, but after finding out that it only gives slightly more than 2.1 liters, I was a little disappointed. Call me crazy, but I'm looking to hit that magic 2.2 liter figure among manufacturers

Deer. I read the other day the state you're most likely to hit a deer in is W. Virginia. I live right across the river in S.E. Ohio and I hit another one with my Mercury. Hood and grille, headlight support, radiator support, took out the radiator fan support, fender damage and probably more. I think that's number 5.

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<p><p>4:44 and whatever the Ford has for a bolt pattern. Possibly 5 on 5?</p><br /> </p>

I'm about ready to install a 31 spline 9 inch Ford with locker in my Sedan. It's out of a 79 Ranger F 150. The axels can be cut and resplined. Local Dirt Track guys can supply the rest. Doug

I read this whole thread and I'm thinking Detroit Locker lol. Inside joke. Hal Quick Change... A thousand bucks for that? get real

That Justy is awesome, makes me want to lift mine.

Adjusting this clearance is a science and an art. I've been fooled more times than I can count. It takes experience and paying close attention to everything. Set them tighter you'll be ok. Thermal expansion is the wild card to figure in and concentrate on...

I can't think of how this could work because of the access holes for the spirolocs and wrist pins...they would pop out?

I have 11 Subaru...I think. Only junked the title on one rust bucket so I could transfer the plates. I have titles for them all.

I did some wrenching on it. I may have to use another body as this one is still nice.

Hey Guys, I'll get back to you all, try to get some pics tomorrow...drag it out of the weeds. I spoke to my local tire shop this morning, HUDDLE TIRE is going to be advertised on the roof. He does all my tire work. Muffler Man I'm going to see, as he will be doing the exhaust, his name on the roof too. I'm going to pick Willison Motorsports brain about ride height, tires...I've been thinking of driver technique and I think I may have discovered a huge benefit to using the DR 5 speed. John at Willison was paralyzed from the neck down in a tree cutting, firewood accident. He is slowly recovering doing physical therapy and such. Doc says he is responding. He stood up a couple weeks ago for 5 minutes. Doug

Reading the 13 inch tire thread here got me thinking. The space saver tire and wheel is not up to the task Uberoo. What I'm thinking right now, which should evolve, is a tough sidewall, 13 inch, knarley tread tires on the front. That keeps a lower center of gravity...Rally car tire? Tractor tire? Is a welded front diff doable? Welded diff and tractor tires. What do you thinik? Doug

Yes, 2 wd class is what I'll be doing. What do you think, diff lock 5 speed or DR 5 speed. Just realized I can weld the diff, is that right? Rules allow manual trans, need to find a clutch shop to beef up a BeckArnley new clutch pressure plate. Could buy a custom disc as well. I want Delta Cams in the motor, will add it to the roof as a sponsor. Lets work it out, K? Doug

"On my last build I used EA82 head studs on the EA81." That should read, EA 82 head bolts, correct? I need studs because if you overtorque head bolts you WILL distort the bore and that's to be avoided at the power level I'm going for. One motor I'll have to preheat the engine with block heaters to even start it. Total Seal piston rings and Wiseco pistons full custom. Doug Steel inserts and larger studs than the EA 81 is definitely on the table. Except for the fact that builders may opt for, and I'll sell more of the stock thread. Fat studs is what I really want and steel inserts would be icing on the cake. Doug

I'm looking for a garage for the winter to put this car together. Must have heat. The engines and a lot of the parts are in the car or at another garage I use. Doug I'm thinking a custom set of Wisco pistons for one motor. I have a strong desire to have custom head studs made, then offer them to other builders. I need to have a couple EA 81 head studs in my hand. Hit me up if you can sell them to me. Doug

Thanks for the feedback. I've got axles from a 87 Turbo Traction Wagon that are the stoutest I've seen. But the spline doesn't match the DR 5 speed. I could use the 5 speed from that car with 3.7 gear and diff lock. I have the whole car. Has 140.000 miles on it. I'm not sure if the driver can handle a Subaru as well as I can, he will have to prove it to me, otherwise I drive it. I've got plenty of places off road to test and tune. Keep the comments coming please:) I'm absorbing it all. Will start on the actual build early spring. Collecting parts and what not now. Doug

I'm wondering about the possibility of an EJ swap for this car. Willison Motorsports has one built small block chevy he puts in all his derby cars. Cadilliac, Ford LTD, Dodge something...body doesn't matter, in goes the small block, custom mounts and driveshaft and so forth. EJ 22 or EJ 18 even. What do you think? Doug

I spoke with Willison just now and a new rule book is published in December. I haven't read this site yet:http://www.nationwidedemoderby.com/rules.php because I need an update for Firefox and I'm on "smartbrowsing" limited bandwith. I'm going to fix that another 50 gigs per month for $10.00. I've been using a gig plus daily. Anyway, driver I'm thinking will be AutoTech tow truck operator/driver. I told him to stop by and talk he said he would. I'm thinking 15" tires on it. I've got a set of pug aluminum I'd sacrifice. But 15" steel pugs? Plenty of time to sort that out. Suggestions welcome. Doug

Hey You, I'm not a Redneck...I'm kind of a Hippy Dippy Hillbilly. I don't want to cheat, however.,..let me tell you a short story. First days of what is now NASCAR on Daytona Beach. Rules said no head work allowed. Found out years later that the winning engine builder rigged up a pump with water and sand and pumped it through the head ports...you get the idea. They looked stock but were bigger. I'll get a rule book soon. Floyd

Oh Brown I'll consider it for sure. I spoke with my friend John at Willison Motorsports, picked his brain a bit, and he's in. Has built several derby cars. Car will be #7, and that goes on the roof and the drivers door. Sponsor names go on roof, nothing on the car except for that. Auto or manual, he said auto and I've got three of those, he said because of the clutch. I said what about the low rang 5 speed? His eyebrow went up. lol I'll have a clutch built for it if I have to. Hell, I've got three new ones on hand. All I can think of for now. I'll take some of that dirt to the paint store and have them match the color. lmao. good one. Floyd Car will be EFI

Dirt track separate classes for small cars. This is a wagon for one County Fair. It's held on an old horse track.

I'll get a copy of the rules. I build the motor loose and it will survive overheating:). This car is solid and came from Airport Subaru Miami. It's solid. Those other guys and girls will bring it:). I'll just leave it on the floor if you know what that means. Basketball talk. I'm thinking dual range 5 speed. Car painted black so it doesn't stand out. Murdered black. Keep it coming, I'll post some pics time permit.

It's been proposed and Stover Subaru partnered with AutoTech will most likely do it. Guys here spend $3000.00 to win $200.00, lol. I'll finish the motor, not sure what tranny. I'll post more as time permits. We have a full year to do it. Any ideas or suggestions welcome. I want this car to be in a position to WIN IT. Floyd Stover

I have one, $7.00 US. Plus shipping. I'd have to find it.