4CYL Recommendations

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David Lynch

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Hi Everyone,

I am looking to get into a 4CYL series at my local track (not endure) and I am looking for Recommendations.

The rules are pretty straight-forward. Cars must be stock and limited to 2 Valves per cylinder with the exception of the following 16 valve cars:

Chrysler - Shadow, Daytona, Spirit
Honda – CRX, Civic
Ford – Escort
Nissan - Sentra, Stanza, 240 SX,
VW Golf, Scirrocco

NO Porsche, Mazda, BMW, Lexus, Hyundai

http://www.starspeedwaynh.com/uploads/1/0/4/7/104740891/2017-star-roadrunner-rules.pdf
 
I noticed that Toyota is listed, but doesn't say which models are OK. I would probably go with a Honda, or Toyota, but that's just my preference.
 
Yogisd1 said:
I noticed that Toyota is listed, but doesn't say which models are OK. I would probably go with a Honda, or Toyota, but that's just my preference.
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Yeah I was wondering about that too. I am looking for a CRX but people want top dollar for them around me.
 
If my memory is still good, replacement parts would be cheaper for the Toyota, compared to the Honda. That may make a big difference on your choice.
 
Speedway Illustrated magazine has an interesting story (August 2017 issue) about a successful 4-cylinder racer from Pooler, GA: Andrew Smith. He races a Honda Civic. His racing experience allows him success on a relatively small budget, but the article does give some pointers. He has problems breaking CV joints.

You didn't say if your rules specify front wheel drive or rear wheel drive. If you go rear wheel drive the Fox body Mustang is a favorite choice. Circle Track magazine has had several stories about building and racing those over the past few years (possibly they may be available on their web site). They also had a story about converting an EFI fueled car to carburation (due to a track rule that required carburetors) that was doable with a lot of work.

On the front wheel drive cars again, several people have told me that a Dodge Neon provides pretty good go for relatively low money. Apparently some years are better than others so you'd have to find out (I don't know which years are best). At the dirt tracks around me Pontiac Sunfires run pretty strong but it is possible that those teams were bending the rules, so to speak. Typically in the stock 4-cylinder classes how hard you work and how much talent and luck you have matter more than your actual car.

Best of luck! Please let us know how things go (even if things are tougher than expected).
 
I would think a rear wheel drive would be the way to go on dirt. I think it would be easier to drive, and corner speeds would be faster.
 
Yogisd1 said:
I would think a rear wheel drive would be the way to go on dirt. I think it would be easier to drive, and corner speeds would be faster.
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Agreed. You'd also learn better driving habits for when you move up classes.
But his track rules may make that choice for him.
 
I raced 6cyl FWD now went up to 4cyl FWD asphalt.I am at a Nascar sanction track where you race for points All across the US.and at my track.4cyl racing FWD has not been in the south as long as the north.That being said I see your cars but I dont see 1 of maybe 2 that can beat a Honda CRX that you like is the SATURN.Pound to HP ratio Saturns win alot.Now Hondas are fast and depending like any car how much money are you willing to spend.Good Luck.I am selling a Saturn newly built was going to race this year but had some health problems.Race Ready.Cheap.My car has nothing to do with my opinion.It is based on what I see.
 
I raced 6cyl FWD now went up to 4cyl FWD asphalt.I am at a Nascar sanction track where you race for points All across the US.and at my track.4cyl racing FWD has not been in the south as long as the north.That being said I see your cars but I dont see 1 of maybe 2 that can beat a Honda CRX that you like is the SATURN.Pound to HP ratio Saturns win alot.Now Hondas are fast and depending like any car how much money are you willing to spend.Good Luck.
 
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