As some of you know I crew cheif/test rider for a local snowmobile racer in my off time to pay for my car expenses. He recently purchased a 1422cc 3cyl 2stoke motor that produces 295fwhp +200 ftlbs of torque. This motor runs on pump fuel and makes peak power at 8400 rpm. It run's a belt drive which is only +- 50% efficent. Expected 1/4 Et 8.40 at 155mph 1/8 mile et on ice 4.9 sec at 133 to 137mph. Aprox weight with driver 700lbs. Oh We are making plans to run a 50hp Nos shot. Just to make sure :leaving: it stays in front.

But it comes at a price. This motor if you supply the base parts which would be the case halfs, and crankshaft. Cost $7500. If you go with the Billet crank option add extra $2500. Replacement cylinders are 1500 a piece, Pistons without rings are 165 each, rings sets are 30each. Fuel system $1500, Ignition $900, Billet alum Clutch $1400. I can jet the thing too lean a make the thing a boat anchor very quickly.

Snowmobile parts have always been expensive, I've gotten used to it, especally when someone else is paying the bills. Makes LS1 engine parts look like a bargin. Just thought you would get a kick out of this info. Later John

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Okay, so the the monster power parts are pricey. Seems that the bigger issue is finding someone willing to get on something that runs 8 second quarters, without a rollcage, on a no grip surface and little but good wishes for stopping power. If you're that guy, you have my best wishes for the best of luck. Now, I won't feel bad when people react like I'm crazy when I tell them I do HPDE events in a street car.

Yes Im that guy. Snowmobiles are one of the main reasons I can drive so fast. Driving a car on the track is the same a going through a trail at speed. Getting off line on a sled has the same issue as a car. Its fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Running that fast low 9's high 8's is easy they are very easy to drive. Its just a big kick in the ass. As for brakes, At my local track I've made a best pass of 9.17 at 140 and I can stop at the first turn off. Most cars cant do that. There is a sled out there that is a four stroke running twin turbo/nos that runs 7.70 at 175. He is almost a full sec quicker than the rest of the field.

I could improve the power output of this motor by increasing the Engine speed, upping the compression to 14 to 1, +4 deg timing, and lean it down to self destruct. Might be able to make an extra 25-30 hp. But the fine line of engine damage is closer and closer. Later John