Inliners International Forums General Discussion Hi Performance Maximum torque 2300-5300 4.2, 292 or 300 ford?

Hi,

I am looking to build an inline race motor for short circle track racing, so I need strong torque in the 2300-5300 range with it peaking about 3800 rpm. My choices are 4.2, 292 and 300 ford.

I would like to run the 4.2 but I am concerned with lower range torque as compared to the 292 and 300. A four valve head's drawback in the past has been weaker lower range torque. I would be willing to keep the varible cam timing function, but would that be enough?

Any familiar with this kind of build?

Thanks Steve