2017 UMP Modified rules posted

[jdearing]

http://www.dirtcarump.com/rules/modified-rules/

 

[Flying Penguin]

15.1 - Engine:
L.) The GM Performance 602 or 604 crate engine will be permitted for competition.

Just wondering why Ford Performance crate engines are not allowed. What is wrong with a little competition under the hoods?

 

[shredxcam]

What about a mopar crate engine?

 

[Tyson24]

I agree what about the ford and mopar y can't them be aloud?

 

[FIREBALL]

for us low bux racer the tire rule NOW will work - opens up the PRE-RUN RUBBER market for I hope the season-not that I go fast enough to burn up tires--JMO --

 

[ALCOHOL]

Now how about the other classes?

 

[mkoch96]

15.1 - Engine:
L.) The GM Performance 602 or 604 crate engine will be permitted for competition.

Just wondering why Ford Performance crate engines are not allowed. What is wrong with a little competition under the hoods?

What about a mopar crate engine?

I agree what about the ford and mopar y can't them be aloud?

What rule do you guys think outlaws any Ford or Mopar crate engines? As long as it has a cast iron block, a wet sump oil pump, distributor, 1 carburetor, and no turbo/blower, it is legal.

 

[shredxcam]

But it doesn't get the breaks that the GM crate does ?

 

[mkoch96]

What breaks? That they are exempt from claims? When is the last time an engine has actually been claimed?

 

[Flying Penguin]

The rules specify the GM crate. Seems like they don't want to break the crate monopoly GM has in the series (and many others).

 

[shredxcam]

I thought crates had a weight break and in some places a spoiler.

 

[mkoch96]

There are no weight breaks and no spoilers for a crate engine in a U.M.P. modified. Maybe in some other series, but this thread was about U.M.P.

The only rule difference is that a sealed GM 602 or 604 is not subject to being claimed. (Who in their right mind would want to claim that thing anyway?)

I know Ford offers a circle track crate engine, that is obviously legal. I don't know if Mopar does. They may. And if it falls within the rules, there is no reason it can't be run.

 

[BOS]

Mopar doesnt offer a "circle track racing" crate engine, you would have to spend more for oil pan and accessories to use their crate engine which then doesnt make it cost effective for comparable hp to ford and chevy. A 375 hp 360 is $6000 alone

 

[Tyson24]

Ok thank you guys. I run a mopar engine in my bmod and yes that motor is costly.

 

[H3 Racing]

Ford's CT Crate motor is $8K...