IRL Street V8 FAQ

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• Who manufactures the IRL Street V8?
• Ryan Falconer Racing Engines manufactures the IRL Street V8. The engines were originally designed and manufactured by Chevrolet for the 2002 IRL season.
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• What displacements are available with the IRL Street V8?
• The original displacement of 214 cubic inches (3.4 liters) is the only available option for the IRL Street V8.
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• Can the IRL Street V8 be equipped with carburetors?
• No. Carburetors are nowhere near as efficient as electronic fuel injection. All IRL Street V8 engines use MoTeC engine management systems.
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• Does the IRL Street V8 have wet sump or dry sump oiling?
• The IRL Street V8 was specifically designed as a dry sump engine. The sump/crank girdle has separate scavenge sections that are actually cast into it.
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• Can the IRL Street V8 be equipped with a wet sump oiling system?
• No.
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• Is the IRL Street V8 smog legal?
• No.
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• Can the IRL Street V8 be equipped with turbochargers or a supercharger?
• Absolutely. The current configuration for the IRL Street V8 is single supercharged. Turbocharging and naturally-aspirated configurations can also be built.
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• Does the IRL Street V8 have overhead cams?
• Yes, it is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine.
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• Can I get the IRL Street V8 in reverse rotation?
• No. Due to the construction of the sump/crank girdle which features built-in oil scavenge ports the IRL Street V8 can only be standard rotation.
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• Is the IRL Street V8 all aluminum?
• Yes.
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• How much does the IRL Street V8 weigh?
• This varies based on the overall configuration. As a general rule, the supercharged variant of the IRL Street V8 weighs in around 340 pounds (154.2 kg).
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