6pk or 4brrl

[Ghoste]

Okay, let me rephrase that, do you think the FAST class guys are running the 6 pack because it's the hot ticket or because the rules say they have to? 

I believe it's more to do with the rules and what appears "correct"
Ron

Exactly my point.  There a lot of A12 clones in the class because it's an advantage within their rules.  If the rules said any intake or carb, most of those guys would lose the Six Pack setups in the time it took to install the big single four.

[firefighter3931]

so about what kind of horsepower range are these guys in with strokers and hp exhaust manifolds?  high four hundreds? 

The better wedge 6-pack strokers are making in the 600hp range....amazing considering the restrictions placed on them. 



Ron

[firefighter3931]

Okay, let me rephrase that, do you think the FAST class guys are running the 6 pack because it's the hot ticket or because the rules say they have to? 

I believe it's more to do with the rules and what appears "correct"
Ron

Exactly my point.  There a lot of A12 clones in the class because it's an advantage within their rules.  If the rules said any intake or carb, most of those guys would lose the Six Pack setups in the time it took to install the big single four.

The only real advantage is that the stock 6-pack setup is preferable to a stock 69 cast iron intake and carter carb. It's basicly the lesser of 2 evils.  Now if the could run any single plane intake and a nice HP series Holley carb...they would be all over it, i'm sure. 


Ron

[Musicman]

I think a lot of this argument depends on the end use of the vehicle. Are you looking for street performance or strip performance? All things being equal, and assuming that the rest of the engine components are a proper match... the 6 Pack will deliver tons of torque and hp where it's needed on the street, while still providing great gas milage for everyday use. At the track however, a big giant gas guzzling 4bbl mounted on a single plane intake, and a big rough rider cam will generate more power at the upper end of the RPM scale where it's needed. A true track car isn't exactly a lot of fun to drive around town though. Most of them will rattle the teeth out of your head in about 10 Min's.
If I was looking for a good compromise and price wasn't a factor, I would take the 6 Pack any day of the week. 

Mike 

[Dodge Don]

Sounds like some people have barrel envy 

[70_charger]

Builder told me single plane 4 brrl on the street for my setup would get me most power. He said 6pcks are good but the 4 was out performing it .