Yep, and it's the Outlaw 10.5 record holder. I believe at 6.67 and 217 mph. I just emailed Jason this week to introduce him to Chris Robinson and the new owner of my car and he said they are now running 6.30's in the 226-229 mph range with the new Hemi. He like's small block Fords.

Your right, he has a reputation for big power AND reliability.

Edit: It's now 6.50 at 218. http://www.pscaracing.com/records.html A record must be backed up within 1% the following run.

That is the thing, with some used parts you can build a 700hp LS for about 1/2 that if you aren't afraid to assemble it yourself. The Clevor Fords are pretty cool also, I think you could peice together something relatively cheap. Of course the dry sump stuff does add to the cost a good bit.

If it was me -- I'd buy the crate motor and stick a blower on it... lots of low end grunt - would look "appropriate" and be affordable.


If I went the Petitis or Tony Oddo route -- I'd end up with a beast.... 'cause that's the way those things go...


An LS motor is what makes SENSE --- but only dollars and cents....

That's the thing, I don't trust myself enough to build a bullet proof engine. I know I could put together a 650+ hp LS2 out of the parts I have lying around and about 6k, and I wouldn't hesitate to do if I was building strictly a driver/fun weekend warrior, but after all the sheet metal work, and the level of fit and finish it is going to get from the BOS paint shop, I just can't help but feel a little bad about putting an LS in it. I almost feel like the car deserves better. :lol: I'm going to have to wait and see how my wallet feels in a couple months...

I agree with the crate and blower ideal. That's how I peg Matt as well. I will say that Jason listens and will build what he feels best suits you. He nailed me...

Last year I would have bought a crate motor and a blower without hesitation. Now I'm not so sure. Depending on how tame the LS in the Camaro turns out, I might decide to go old school in the Mustang. I really just don't want two cars that have a similar feel. I guess if they both drove really similarly I could just sell one, and build something else.

I also would normally see you "making sense" with a crate + blower deal. But I like this metamorphosis I seem to be witnessing.... :cool:

Liz Miles' streetfigher couple Stang had a nice Windsor 427 in it I recall and wasn't too over the top.

I actually like the idea of an LS in the Mustang. I think if I had a Mustang that wasn't a Camaro you could tempt me to do an LS in that. Otherwise no way Jose.

I still like Roush Yates for you. Just do what Maier did and put a Nationwide 358 in it and be done. You know you want to. Just a little. :woot:

I remember talking to Mike at the taco party this year. He has to heat the oil to a certain temperature, then turn it over to get oil pressure, then warm it up to a certain temperature, etc... It would take you and hour to leave the garage. F that...

Not exactly accurate. I talked to him for quite awhile (sober, mind you :lol:) at Goodguys 2 weeks ago about his whole system. It ain't as bad as you make it out to be. But it ain't no stock LS1 either.

Priming the pump is recommended by most (except Rob's dry sump guru) after prolonged sitting. But there are "adapters" out there to make that pretty easy.

Yeah Mike was hilarious describing his setup when I talked to him. I asked him how many stages his pump was.. he said "I have no idea". LOL. He said the whole system (motor, trans, dry sump system) has been in the car since last year and has run without a hitch since then. Some road course action, many autocrosses, and commuted to work (about 50 miles or so roundtrip) at least 10 times he said. Hey, who said that stuff can't be reliable? :unibrow:

Well, Matt?

More of Sikora with Pettis power

Nov 14-18, 2012 , Las Vegas Motor Speedway, The Strip. Outlaw 10.5 racing. # 1 Qualifier & Low ET Doug Sikora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMssl...=youtu.be&hd=1

Don't forget my boy Artis Houston,,, Pettis "nailed him" too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sj09-Om3nk

Sorry, any reason to post Drag racen vids :unibrow: