08-24-2009, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
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Originally Posted by Anthony
I really think nascar race cars should have injection to be more efficient, since in all other aspects, they are really like the cars we drive every day. And as far as expense, I have been told that the carburetor costs are 90% of the total cost of one of these cars. I know the engineering in my suburban directly has benefitted from NASCAR. As stated, I think everybody would be more interested in the sport if these cars were cheaper to build.
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It's a race car.You want efficient-buy a VW.Carbs 90% of TOTAL car cost?Not a chance.
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