I’m truly honored to be joining to this respected community. I’m from one of the “Inline-land” countries (Brazil) and the existence of the Inliners International is the primary reason why I still want to build/wrench/race inline engines in the U.S. My local friends here in Southern Indiana say that American drag racing is about cars pushed by V-thing motors, but I don’t agree with “cookie cutter” formulas. This is not how drag racing began in the 50’s. Back then drag cars were labs-on-wheels and creativity (and good sense) was more important than money. I’ve recently acquired an early turn-key (less motor) FED and I’m tempted to put a Chevrolet 250/292 in it. I hope I don’t cause any hard feelings with my local friends (who may think I’m trading them for “virtual” Inline friends). If performance parts for the Chevrolet Vortec 4200 were readily available (therefore affordable), I’d happily consider it for my slingshot.
I’m an old fashion DIY minded guy, and whenever possible (and time allows) I choose to fabricate/adapt parts instead of buying off-the-shelf ones.
Although my roots are mechanical, I’m a controls engineer at the big blue “C” engine company. Our portfolio of inline engines goes from small 3-cylinder A Series (55 CID or 0.9 L) to the 6-cylinder QSK23 (1,404 CID or 23 L), most Diesel fueled, some are dedicated natural gas or propane. Included in this line is our torquey 5.9 L straight-six engine (325 hp – 610 lb-ft) that powers Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Our largest V-thing is a 4,735 CID (or 78 L) 18-cylinder mill.
I’m looking forward to meeting you guys in person as well as seeing (and hearing) your rides. I’m hoping to find other Inliners in the Midwest area.
Happy Thanksgiving (I’m typing from Hawaii), may God Bless everyone…
God doesn't like ugly.
