bruecksteve
Jul 23 2004, 01:27 AM
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.
ESPCamaro
Jul 23 2004, 01:56 AM
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)
Formula WS6
Jul 23 2004, 03:10 AM
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.
98_1LE
Jul 23 2004, 03:40 AM
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.
bruecksteve
Jul 23 2004, 02:38 PM
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).
sgarnett
Jul 23 2004, 02:56 PM
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).