Poll... This is my first one., Engine choices for my track car Options

[tscrihfield]

I'm not sure that I will ever finish this car... But I hope to.
Just would like to start a dialogue about these options for the car.

Having worked on all of them now... I have my own opinions but would like to know everyone else's.

Thomas

[Andyrew]

The biggest question is what racing organization are you going to be running in mainly. If its the PCA or if you want any hopes of running in the Porsche club you need to run a Porsche engine.

If its an open class your going to want to maximize the rules (Most have displacement restrictions and then any engine with a Turbo gets put into the big engine classes).

If the car is mainly going to be on the track a turbo is not an added hassle you want unless it can give you a competitive advantage. In this case an LS motor is probably the best option if not for a Porsche engine.

If the car is rarely going to see track and only for DE days or open track day use but mainly street use, a turbo engine is a fantastic choice. BUT Oversize the turbo, run lower boost settings on the track than you would on the street, oversize your intercooler and oversize your oil cooler.