Our eight competitors for the '08 Engine Challenge have been chosen, and if you attend the Mopar Nationals this year, you'll be able to see their engines on display and speak with the builders during the event. Those of you who have followed our contests will notice some returning engine builders, as well as some new faces in this year's challenge. Two of our previous winners will be attending, as will the engine builders who made the most power in the Hemi and small-block challenges, so this year's competition should be a good one.
Be sure to stay tuned to future articles as we'll detail the results of our dyno challenge and go inside each engine for an in-depth look.
While the displacement and basic parts of our "spec" engine are already determined, the other specifications of the engine are up to the individual builder. We're allowing both roller and flat-tappet cams this year, and carburetion will be limited to 1,350 cfm. Exotic parts, such as ceramic lifters and aluminum connecting rods, will not be allowed, and all engines will again be required to run on Rockett Brand 93 octane pump fuel while on the dyno.
To check out the complete rules for the '08 Mopar Muscle/Amsoil Engine Challenge, be sure to visit moparmusclemagazine.com.
Comp Cams will again host...
Comp Cams will again host the dyno portion of our contest. Rockett Brand will be supplying the 93 octane pump gas to power these engines, and Amsoil will make sure the things inside the engines are slippery.
During the dyno portion of...
During the dyno portion of the contest, our staff will be on hand to ensure all builders adhere to the rules.
If you want to see the engines...
If you want to see the engines in this year's competition, stop by our trailer at the Mopar Nationals. The engines, engine builders, and our staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
August Cederstrand of Cederstrand...
August Cederstrand of Cederstrand Racing Engines is a previous competitor as an employee of Speed-O-Motive. Now with his own shop, August hopes to impress us with a solid big-block.
Confident in his big-blocks,...
Confident in his big-blocks, August gives a wink of approval as we have some fun testing a Zex nitrous-oxide kit on his entry in a previous challenge.
While this will be their first...
While this will be their first Engine Challenge, the guys at Chenoweth Speed and Machine are no newcomers to Mopar power. Their shop is known for accurate machine work and powerful engines, so we look forward to seeing their performance in this year's competition.
As one of the first companies...
As one of the first companies to provide a main girdle for the big-block Mopar, Chenoweth is dedicated to big-block performance.
The guys from Diamondback...
The guys from Diamondback Engines brought a stout small-block to the '07 Challenge, but failed to qualify due to a mechanical issue. This year, they hope to redeem themselves with a strong showing.
Avid Mopar racers, the crew...
Avid Mopar racers, the crew from Diamondback Engines is dedicated to tweaking their big-block to a win in this year's competition.