OUTLAW EAGLE MANUFACTURING

[Wet Dream]

For the racers who were able to make it to the meeting why the change to only Stock GM Intake Manifolds?

[Alumaman]

The "stock only" intake rule is based on trying to keep it as simple as possible for the new racer. That way they can just go buy a crate engine without having to do a bunch of guessing if they need a aftermarket intake. In fact the whole crate class concept is based on everyone having the same, affordable, engine, creating a fair and level field to compete in.

Actually this all began back in early 2007 when the Canadian rule set for FX was being developed in preparation for the worlds. At the time it was proposed to have "stock intake" only. But because the US clubs had a more mature FX group it was decided to go with "any intake" so as not to discourage any foreign racers from coming to the Canadian Worlds race. In 2008 and 2009 the discussions continued with the intent being to get the "stock intake" rule into UIM and common across all countries.

So it wasn't anything that was related to the 2009 race season. I am sure that there will be some upset and disappointed people especially if they are currently set up with an air gap intake. Because this is a stock crate class the rules will always be written based on what is in the best interest of the majority. Unfortunately the minority will sometimes feel to be left out. Much like allowing the GMZZ4 only, has left the Ford and Dodge out. Opp's did I start it again.

At the meeting I think the vote was unanimous, or close to it.

[Will R]

lol no you didnt start again...almost but not quite!that zz4 has definatley proven itsell in this class and is fairley affordable for the average 9-5er to get into racing..which is what the class was intended to do!and done well by the number of boats in it.the ford although a perfect match for the zz4 is a little on the expensive side for entry level boating...so ill bite my tounge(however the frick you spell it) on this one.besides ive allready bought my zz4 for my son to race whens hes old enough and ready!

[Arthur]

Can you be my Dad until he is ready???

[NO BRAKES]

Are you still allowed a .030 over bore on the zz4 for 2010 in canada? what about the worlds next year?

[RPM]

ya but the AMS built one shouldn't be . imo . i don't get with the crate classes where they allow blueprinted dyno tuned engines , but as usual how you goin to stop it ? i guess the sealed ones .... there probably close enough that with a weight rule class would show who's got the best set-up and driver

[NO BRAKES]

Hey there RPM are you sure about the .030 still being allowed? I heard at the Grande Prairie meeting they decided nothing more than stock bore size and stock GM manifold will be legal in 2010. I would really like to know the final word as I had to bore mine out after last season.

[Alumaman]

Officially

There is no overbore allowed for FX.

The rules state;
•Repaired motors must meet OEM specifications & weights.

That means that the cylinder bore and pistons must be stock dimentions, thereby preventing any mod's including an over bore.

Intakes are required to be stock GM

http://www.outlaweagle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2350[/quote]

[NO BRAKES]

so who wants to buy a 355?

[RPM]

sorry no brakes , didn't know the rule changed, used to allow a .030 over .

[NO BRAKES]

All good there RPM I know its a recent change for this year with the manifold. There are a few guys with motors for sale now I bet! My question lies with 355's in the worlds next year, are they changing the rule across the world or just in Canada?

[Alumaman]

[RPM]

[DOC]

I guess they know who to tech first now.

[Will R]

lol yup rick sorta let the cat out of the bag! hows the boat build coming rick?