Charlie, The Poly was given an exception to allow participation. I am guessing because early Hemis cannot run in vintage, this would allow Chrysler to compete.I am not so sure that the Packard did not come out in 55 as well. I was really surprised no Buicks, Olds, or Caddillacs are in the competition.

What am I missing?  If it is 1954 or earlier, why is a 318 Poly permitted?  The poly came around in '55, did it not?

Either way, that will be a neat engine to see run.



Lawrenceville, GA

It’s now official.  I have been notified that I’ve been selected as a competitor in the 2015 Engine Masters Challenge.  Here’s what the current engine lineup for the Vintage Engine class looks like for this year.
 
Vintage
Kustom Kemps Packard
SAM’s Chris Bennett Mopar 318 Poly
Buck Hinkle Mopar 318 Poly
Ted Eaton Ford Y-block
Jon Kaase Ford Y-block
RB Vintage Engines Ford Y-block
 
RB’s engine is actually a Lincoln Y-Block but close enough to call this year’s Vintage Engine Class a Y versus Poly shootout.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)