Originally Posted by
homerthefourth
The motors are crazy in stock. I picked up some motors lightly used from a gentleman that, while they are not the top 1%, they are (I believe) hand picked and set aside for specific individuals. I pull everyone down the straight. They are fast. Noticeably fast. BUT still not as fast as the factory guys. It's racing and part of the game. But knowing that there is an overwhelming chance they no matter what race you show up at (even being able to drive at the highest level) you will never make the A with the guys that get the top 1% of 17.5 motors kinda chaps the rear end. And even if you spend the cash to get the top 10% motors.. there's still the top 1% of that 10% you will never see unless you have a hookup. It's racing but you know.
I dont agree with this. I won the carpet nats in 12 with a motor I bought out of the hobby shop. Same as the 13 birds. Motor was borrowed, but the guy i borrowed it from got it in the hobby shop. If your car is dialed in and you are driving well, you can make the A-main without a 1% motor. Dont let the "team" or "factory team" labels scare you from thinking you cant make an A main. They all eat, breath, and shit just like you.