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**68 Touring Car** · 02-28-2008, 06:12 AM

I moved a copy of the technical Bulletins here so we could loose one more stickey.

Re: Technical Bulletin 2008
Technical Bulletin for RPMs for SVT Motors.

The RPM limits for the SVT Motors have been changed from 7,000 to 7,400 rpms.

NEW RULE for 11.20 RPM Limits
The following RPM limits shall apply:
• Duratec 2.3 6800 rpm
• Duratec 2.0 7200 rpm
• Zetec 2.0 7200 rpm
• SVT Zetec 7400 rpm
Any means of the driver adjusting either RPM limits and/or engine management software during a

Re: Technical Bulletin 2008
Ted7rns

Clarifications to rule 6.1.2 Engine/Transmission.

I have received an email and also replayed to a post in the NASA forums about Mazda Engines.

Currently under the 2008 Spec Focus Rules only Ford Duratec, Zetec, and SVT motors can be used. Mazda MZR 23 and MZR 20s are not allowed. Also Euro Duratec Motors and ECUs is not allowed as well.

Re: Technical Bulletin 2008
Ted7rns

In the rules where it states OEM, that means US Market OEM items. Not Euro OEM.

Re: Technical Bulletin 2008
Matt Marks

Theres a note in the rules (Section 6.1) which states that "all parts, unless otherwise noted, must be from US or Canadian models in mass production, and must be commonly available." So I think you have this covered.
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02-28-2008, 06:12 AM	#71
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,124	Re: 2008 Spec Focus Rules and Technical Bulletins I moved a copy of the technical Bulletins here so we could loose one more stickey. Re: Technical Bulletin 2008 Technical Bulletin for RPMs for SVT Motors. The RPM limits for the SVT Motors have been changed from 7,000 to 7,400 rpms. NEW RULE for 11.20 RPM Limits The following RPM limits shall apply: • Duratec 2.3 6800 rpm • Duratec 2.0 7200 rpm • Zetec 2.0 7200 rpm • SVT Zetec 7400 rpm Any means of the driver adjusting either RPM limits and/or engine management software during a Re: Technical Bulletin 2008 Ted7rns Clarifications to rule 6.1.2 Engine/Transmission. I have received an email and also replayed to a post in the NASA forums about Mazda Engines. Currently under the 2008 Spec Focus Rules only Ford Duratec, Zetec, and SVT motors can be used. Mazda MZR 23 and MZR 20s are not allowed. Also Euro Duratec Motors and ECUs is not allowed as well. Re: Technical Bulletin 2008 Ted7rns In the rules where it states OEM, that means US Market OEM items. Not Euro OEM. Re: Technical Bulletin 2008 Matt Marks Theres a note in the rules (Section 6.1) which states that "all parts, unless otherwise noted, must be from US or Canadian models in mass production, and must be commonly available." So I think you have this covered. __________________ __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"