An exception has been made regarding the mushroom lifter rule that has kept the Ford Y-Block engines from being a viable engine option in the 2007 and 2008 Engine Masters Challenge competitions. Here’s the revised ruling:
CAMSHAFT/LIFTERS/TIMING BELTS-CHAINS -AMENDMENT 00410900
Camshaft must maintain OEM journal diameters as originally manufactured in production for a given engine type. Roller cam bearings are prohibited. Custom-designed and custom-ground camshafts are acceptable. Flat-tappet, solid roller and hydraulic roller designs are legal. Mushroom, ceramic, or composite lifters, for example “Schubeck” lifters are prohibited unless factory installed OEM item for engine used / Example: Ford Y-Block 312 engines. Lifters must be unmodified out-of-the-box parts, hydraulic or solid, and cannot be altered in any way from their manufactured as-new state.
Here’s the link to the 2009 rules for the EMC challenge:
http://krang.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/challenge/0901em_official_rules_040109.pdf
As I am officially entered and currently #1 on the alternate list, I’ll be pursuing a Y buildup for this years competition. A couple of items needed at this point in time are a good set of chassis headers and a SFI approved standard trans flywheel. I am currently assembling a 312 dyno mule to do some preliminary testing which makes headers of varying designs and tube diameters desirable so just email or phone me if you think you’ve got something that may be suitable in this regard. Also on the list of needed items would be a Rebop aluminum timing cover and waterpump but these two items may be difficult to get based on communications with Frank and realizing that other forum members are also looking for the same items. My contact information is located at www.eatonbalancing.com .
Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)