I think some clarification about the lifters is required in the case of the Y. If they aren't going to allow it, then why even bother mentioning the Y in the rules? On one hand they say it must be hydraulic. Then they go on to say "Mushroom, ceramic, or composite lifters, for example “Schubeck” lifters are prohibited unless factory installed OEM item for engine used / Example: Ford Y-Block 312 engines." Are any of those available in hydraulic form for any engine?


Lawrenceville, GA

Ted, You believe that the current rules exclude Y-Blocks due to the hydraulic requirement? I noticed a specific reference gving exemption to our lifters in the new rules, does that not still apply?

Jon Kasse won with a Pontiac in 2005.

 

This years rules calls for hydraulic lifters so a Y is will not be a player in this years competition.  I do have an example of an early hydraulic lifter that is a mushroom design but I’d be hardpressed to try to use these for a performance application.  I’ll post a picture of one of these lifters later this week as it’s quite simple in design but does still requires oil to be routed to the lifter galleries.  Not impossible but simply not worth the effort.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

didn't kaase win a few years back with an olds ???

Hmmm, Why can't Kaase run a Ford this year?? it is called the Engine Masters Challenge and he has proved that the Fords have been the master for many years.

This sounds like another scrubrolet conspiracy theory to me. They can't win so they have to change the rules, builder, whatever to look good in PHR press.

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?

After reading the new rules they have again made an exception for the Y-Block lifters. Y-Block lifter is legal! RPM range of testing is 2500-6500 rpm. Dual plane intake for carburated engines. Carb size is limited as are valve lift (.650") and compression ratio (11.5:1). 280 cu in minimum.

Rules sorta make it look like they want the LS1 scruberlays to be more competitive. Pushing fuel injection but can't use 4 valve heads like some of the late model Ford cammers. 3 valve 5.4L Ford should be legal. Last years winner Kaase (Causey) can't run a Ford this year. Their explanation of what fuel injection manifold is legal is very confusing. Sounds like they want a throttle body on a dual plane 4bbl manifold. This will get some clarification later, I'm sure.

Ted, they correct to SAE which is quite a bit lower than the Standard we are used to seeing. That is why numbers were lower than you saw on your dyno.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

Try this one. http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/0912em_2010_amsoil_engine_masters_challenge_rules_and_application/index.html

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Royce, Ted

Is there a link to the new rules? I would like to read them over.

Doug T

The Highlands, Louisville, Ky.

An international Y entry.  Sounds very kool    (and the MEL too).

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Enter a Y and work with the Finn's on an injection setup!


Lawrenceville, GA