Oh they are awesome engines for sure. I just mean if I can race and be on par with the faster guys running Speeds...with a $200 engine....then why do I need a $500 engine? I can buy 2.5 $200 engines for the same $500. The Speed is a LOT more of an engine....but how much is enough to get the job done?

Unless you are a big name fast guy....or a fast guy that finishes right behind the big name fast guys....it won't give you the magical 6 seconds a lap boost you need to run with them. You still need to drive the rig yourself ;-)

Not cracking on the OS Speed one bit though....if I could afford one...or if I was given one to run....I'd run the crap out of it until it won't run no more! lol

Budget racing won't allow me to run a Speed though...so while I have driven a few friends rigs with Speeds in them...I won't be buying one anytime soon. The funny thing is my $200 Alpha is neck and neck with the fastest engines at our local track.....now if I can just get my driving skills up higher...I'll be all set!