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 Jul 23 2004, 01:27 AM
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Really Old Corner Carver  Group: Advanced Member Posts: 1,209 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Atlanta Ga Member No.: 21  |
Example. SM or SM2. If, for example, I have a S10 pickup truck (I know, very funny) and I want to put a V8 in it, I have to run AM though EM, I can't run SM or SM2...
Correct???? I'm sure I'm reading the rules correctly but there is someone on another forum that insist they can. |
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Jul 23 2004, 01:56 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
That would be a completely legal SM vehicle.
Basically engine swaps are OK if ANY GM engine is used. That sam S10 could have a Buick GN turbo engine, Chevy 283-502 Olds 350, Cosworth 4cyl, ZR1, LT4, 348, inline six, 4200 6cyl.....You get it. A Ranger could use ANY ford/lincoln/mercury engine as well as Mazda engines (that were direct replacements to ford product engine lines) |
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Jul 23 2004, 03:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 697 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 45 |
QUOTE (bruecksteve @ Jul 22 2004, 07:27 PM) I have a S10 pickup truck (I know, very funny) that reminds me of the s10 that LPE built and took to compete against a bunch of other tuner cars. everyone though it was just a part or their caravan until it launched and ran a 10.5 in the quarter. gotta love 427s with AWD. |
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Jul 23 2004, 03:40 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
SM is limited to 4 seat vehicles, so I think it would be in SM2. And I do not think that anything but Chevrolet motors would be legal, or cross brand GM motors like the LS1.
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Jul 23 2004, 02:38 PM
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Really Old Corner Carver Group: Advanced Member Posts: 1,209 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Atlanta Ga Member No.: 21 |
D. Drivetrain and related components (induction, ignition, fuel systems,
etc.) are unrestricted except for the following limitations: 1. Engine block must be a production unit manufactured and badged the same as the original standard or optional engine for that model. Badges that exist as marketing aliases for the manufacturer (Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Datsun) will be recognized as equivalents. Swaps involving makes related only at a corporate level are not recognized as equivalents. Models produced as a joint venture between manufacturers may utilize any engine from any partner in the joint venture, provided that an engine from the desired manufacturer was a factory option in that particular model (e.g. Eagle Talon available originally with either a Mitsubishi or Chrysler engine, may use any motor from Chrysler or Mitsubishi). |
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Jul 23 2004, 02:56 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
I'd interpret that to mean engines like the LS1 arew legal, but something like a true Poncho Super Duty is not.
If you keep it to "modern era" engines, I think the only thing that rules out is the Cadillac-specific variants (arguably). |
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