Given the rules posted below, what would you guys build to stay within these rules but get the most possible out of them? I'm thinking start with a Predator over a 196 platform simply for the extra displacement but you guys may disagree. If at all possible, I would like to stay away from getting into any machine work so that I can basically just buy parts and install them. I just don't have enough knowledge on the subject to start buying parts at random. I know everything has to work together to perform correctly. If, given these rules, you guys think there will be a lot to be gained by machine work here or there, then I will have to explore that I guess. Also, keep in mind that the tracks ran on will be short (600ft or less mostly) and soft dirt for the most part. Thanks and here are the rules:
Predator 212 Engine or Clone Engines Only (clone OHV engines of any make that do not exceed 212 cc)
Min. Weight 375
Grooved or Slick Tires
Pull Start Only
Race Fuel and Pump Gas Only - No Alcohol or Nitromethane - No fuel additives to mask the smell of the fuel
Any Clutch
Aluminum Flywheel Ok (recommended)
Mod2 Cam Ok - Must have same lift as stock, longer duration is Ok
Stiffer Valve Springs Ok (recommended)
Billet Rod Ok - Must be stock length
Stock Piston
Stock Block
Stock Head
After Market Air Filter
Header
Motor Plate and Fuel Pump Ok
Carburetor - Must be a clone style carb. Aftermarket carb is ok but no machining only can change emulsion tube
and jets. No adapters to different style carb allowed.
Predator 212 Engine or Clone Engines Only (clone OHV engines of any make that do not exceed 212 cc)
Min. Weight 375
Grooved or Slick Tires
Pull Start Only
Race Fuel and Pump Gas Only - No Alcohol or Nitromethane - No fuel additives to mask the smell of the fuel
Any Clutch
Aluminum Flywheel Ok (recommended)
Mod2 Cam Ok - Must have same lift as stock, longer duration is Ok
Stiffer Valve Springs Ok (recommended)
Billet Rod Ok - Must be stock length
Stock Piston
Stock Block
Stock Head
After Market Air Filter
Header
Motor Plate and Fuel Pump Ok
Carburetor - Must be a clone style carb. Aftermarket carb is ok but no machining only can change emulsion tube
and jets. No adapters to different style carb allowed.