[scottj]

Cranky- I agree with everything you wrote. Although, alchohol isn't legal at the top level of dirt Late Model and that where the most HP is found. In the other DLM series that run "open rules" engines and do allow alchohol, gasoline is still the fuel of choice. Alchohol only makes equal HP, but more torque than gas.

12:1 compression vs. 15:1 for DLM
Flat tappet vs. Roller
358cid vs. unlimited cid
and any head is legal for DLM including used Cup heads (just don't use restrictor plate heads unless you like to lose)

....are the main reasons why all the top dirt Late Model engine builders are making over 800HP. Torque is where the DLM engine really kills the cup engine... over 100ft/lbs more.
Scott