Are the Fords going to run the old or new engine for the 500?

Number of posts : 292 Registration date : 2009-03-17

I know most cars were going to switch back to the old engine for the 500 miles since the new one is such an unknown, but with the way the new engine ran in the 150's, is there any chance some of the RPM teams could stick with the new engine?

Has anyone heard anything?

Admin Number of posts : 1919 Location : VA Registration date : 2009-01-14

Doug Yates was supposed to take a look and evaluate the engines after the Duels to help decide if anyone should race the FR9 in the 500. They are considering running the FR9 in a few cars for the 500, but I haven't heard any word yet on which teams, if any, will race the new motor.

Admin Number of posts : 1919 Location : VA Registration date : 2009-01-14

Update: Bill Elliott, Elliott Sadler, and Matt Kenseth will run the FR9 in the Daytona 500!

LINK

Number of posts : 953 Registration date : 2009-01-15

TeamBlueOval wrote:: Update: Bill Elliott, Elliott Sadler, and Matt Kenseth will run the FR9 in the Daytona 500!

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Sadler???????????? with Kahne and AJ in the wing, they select Sadler??????????????? Well I sure hope they won't be sorry.

Admin Number of posts : 1919 Location : VA Registration date : 2009-01-14

The only thing I can think of is maybe they wanted to make sure AJ and Kasey had reliable equipment to make it the whole way...???

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TeamBlueOval wrote:: The only thing I can think of is maybe they wanted to make sure AJ and Kasey had reliable equipment to make it the whole way...???

Sounds logical

Number of posts : 953 Registration date : 2009-01-15

Wonder how Sadler likes the New Engine?

Number of posts : 953 Registration date : 2009-01-15

#43 is going to a back up engine. I wonder if they will put in the NEW FORD ENGINE!!!!!!!!!!

Number of posts : 17 Registration date : 2009-11-03

JMO...........but maybe Kasey had rather have the old engine. I would think if he had wanted it he would have got it. They need to cater to him and give him what he wants. They need him to want to stay with Ford.

Admin Number of posts : 1919 Location : VA Registration date : 2009-01-14

Another engine change - 99 changed engines last night after finding a problem.

Number of posts : 953 Registration date : 2009-01-15

TeamBlueOval wrote:: Another engine change - 99 changed engines last night after finding a problem.

OHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo

Number of posts : 953 Registration date : 2009-01-15

I let the fans on Ford forum know about the change. Your so on top of things Andrew. Now I wonder what was wrong w/the engine or do you think they want to replace it w/ THE NEW ENGINE?

Admin Number of posts : 1919 Location : VA Registration date : 2009-01-14

There had to have been a visible problem or else NASCAR wouldn't have let them change it.

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TeamBlueOval wrote:: There had to have been a visible problem or else NASCAR wouldn't have let them change it.

Come on
Andrew if we really want something to look bad, we can do it. I'm just hoping I guess.

I sent a question out there. No Answer, I wanted to know what was wrong with the engine. I didn't receive an answer. I guess its a secret. I hate having to search the internet so I'll wait and see if an answer will be forthcoming LOL

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