Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

This is a curiosity question.

What is the co$t to build a competitive 426 Hemi for the Hemi Challenge???
I have heard $250,000.

Also, is a big part of the cost in the heads??

>>>>>Senior moment - - I meant to say $150,000.

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

There is no way they cost that much. The whole car isn't that much. Like any engine, the majority of time is in the heads. I have no idea what an AH engine costs but I would guess around $75-100K. Just my guess

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

Call "Charming" Charlie Westcott and if your lucky (depending on his mood) he may give you a price.

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

That?s a down payment 75000+ to build a roller
I?m talking brand new
If a Sbc stocker engine is $20000 to $30000 for a killer
Hemi gotta be twice the price
Don?t forget a year of research and development that?s every year
Oh you need a transmission $$$$

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

If the Hemi cars are a Super Stock class (SS/AH) they are affected by the AHFS just like the rest of super stock or stock. So if the fast cars get hit with hp it just causes that much more spending to be on top.
I don’t think $250K is that far off, certainly more than $150k

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

If your just writing checks, good cars are $100,000+, good engine/trans $100,000+, and you really need at least a spare of everything, so $300,000+, and no guarantees that you'll ever win a round.

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

so who ? won? the shootout???

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

https://youtu.be/ruq29qTmDb8?si=IocZdw7soVILCwvA

No winner, purse split between ALL contestants besides 2 finalists

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

So what was wrong that they DQ'd both finalists? Must have been something common in the class?

Re: Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge
 

Competition Plus website states Lines carb ventures were .008 too big on one side and Daniels head(s) had an external modification but still CC'd correctly--- I don't know I wasn't there only saying what is posted--all monies distributed among all entries---FED 387