I’ve stated on a number of occasions that anything between 504 and 540 is fine with me. Personally I prefer 505 because I think 505 is going to leave a little more meat in some of the “smaller” blocks. I also like 505 because it creates a common engine size with tractors in the LSS (very important). I’ve written articles in the past regarding the need for unified rules, I’ve also stated that I think it would be beneficial for the sport in the long run to have unified cubic inches across a number of tractor classes, and 505 would begin to accomplish both those things.
I also favor 505 because there are some very, very strong 466 tractors that could jump in a 505 class with no internal engine changes. For example… imagine the “Family Feud” IH with a 4.1 turbo… They could keep their engine at 466 and it’s a perfect fit for a 505 class with just a turbo change… and I’ve got a feeling they’d be tough to beat.
My last, and real reason for wanting 505 is very simple… I think it will be the best thing for the class. I know the polls show 540 is preferred, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best thing for the class. Unfortunately sometimes what’s best isn’t always the most popular choice, let me give an example: I didn’t vote for Obama… I didn’t think he was the best choice for the country. I still don’t think he is best for this country, but the polls show he won… what’s popular isn’t always what’s best. What's popular also doesn't necessarily make me change my mind. The right thing isn’t always popular, if it was we wouldn’t need leaders (unfortunately pulling doesn’t have (m)any leaders that are willing to do the right thing, but that’s a topic for a different thread).
I think in the long run 505 would be a better choice. Could I live with a 540 class… heck yeah, it would be great, much much better than 640 or 680, but I think 505 would be even better.
I guess I’m stuck on 505 because I think it’s what’s best. As for the polls, giving credit where credit is due… that’s my father, not me… I just give him space to put a poll.
(Here's my one reason for 540... IF... IF... DSS is lowered to 540 it would create two diesel classes at 540...)
Jake Morgan
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/14/2009 05:09AM by Jake Morgan.
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