Engines for sale in Tasmania
Perhaps the single most important part of a race car is the engine. It is the heart of the car and provides the power that propels it down the track. The engine must be designed and tuned for a specific purpose, such as sprint racing or endurance racing. It must be able to produce a lot of power without breaking down.
There are many different types of engines used in racing cars. The most common type is the internal combustion engine, which uses a mixture of fuel and air to create power. Piston engines are the most highly developed and popular but rotary Wankel engines are also popular, being perhaps better suited to racing than road use.
Electric motors are becoming more common in racing as technology advances. We're not sure they can compete with the joy, theatre, and customizability of an ICE. However, improved battery technology has made them impossible to ignore in recent years, and in some forms of sprint racing, they're already gaining the upper hand.
No matter what engine is used, it must produce a lot of power while also achieving a degree of reliability and efficiency suitable for the style of racing. Power to weight is often more important than absolute power, so less can be more. Forced induction by turbos and superchargers is almost always superior assuming the additional fuel use and complexity can be managed.
Any engine must be properly tuned and maintained. A well-tuned engine will produce more power and be more reliable. It is important to have a qualified mechanic who can tune and maintain the engine. Even the most carefully built and maintained engine will fail eventually, requiring replacement parts and repairs.
If you're selling an engine in my105, be sure to list out all the parts that come with it, as well as any modifications or extra work that's been done. Customers need to know exactly what they're getting so there are no surprises later on.
Popular Past Engines (22)
427ci chev 8.61 1/4 mile
i am selling a 427ci small block chev. it runs on pump fuel and has run a best of 9.6 natural and 8.6 on gas. it consists of: dart little m block srp sump heavily modified eagle crank scat crank airie
Chev 364 high hsp
Bowtie Block12deg GB2000 Brodix Weld CNC heads,v/spring oilers,JE,Jesel Belt drive,Roll Cam Bearings,TD Rockers,MSD,Ti Valves,Isky lifters all braided lines,fuel,oil, p/steer,w/pumps, tuned exhaust/Go
270allpro engler 410 fresh
**URGENT SALE** latest raised cam donovan alloy block,2 /13-16th engler injection, crower crank carr rods, complete just been freshened, comes with fuel pump high speed low speed air box headers and m
409ci FORD CLEVELAND 796bhp
Cleveland block, fully sleeved, Bronze lifter bore bushes, ARP studs throughout, 5R Racing steel main stud girdle, Custom made sump, nitrided internal balance Eagle 4340 steel crank, Clevite full groo
410 Sprintcar Engine
Allpro heads,engler 2"11/16 injection,Je custom 16:1 pistons,lightweight crank,carillo 6" rods,ti valves and retainers,jessel rockers,new cam.6 shows since major rebuild. As used to win back to back f
Sprintcar engine 372
372 Maxwill sprintcar engine, rodex 350+, 410 compatible, brodix -12 heads, kinsler injection, down nozzled, complete ready to race with exhaust, dyno papers, 7 meets since rebuild, can freight, open
410 sprintcar engine
Charlie fisher supplied, jsr built 410, 350+ rodeck lightened block, weld tech heads with down nozzles, 2 11/16th kinsler injection, msd ignition, carr rods j.c pistons, ti valves, jesel rockers, over
Sprintcar Engine
All Pro 260 SP 13 Heads, CP Pistons, Bore 4.155, Donovan 8.700 block,T&D Rockers, Carrillo Rods 5.850, Crower 3.625 crank, Kinsler 2-5/8 inj, New Delwest TI Valves New Isky springs New Huggins cam Com
Mike Dicely's Aus Spec FTZ
Hyper Racing US Australian Spec FTZ R6 as used by Mike Dicely at Oval Express. Engine was purchased freshly built direct from Mike. Has 7 wins from 10 shows. Comes complete with ceramic coates pipes,
410 sprintcar engine
Rodeck block,allpro 280-2 heads,ti valves,2 13/16"engler,bryant crank,carrillo rods,ross pistons,shaver gear drive,kevlar hoses,kinsler fuel pump,kse water pump,msd pro mag,box,k@n air box. 8 shows si
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