The first part of this Series laid out the importance of
carefully planning your engine build. In this month's segment,
we will further discuss the planning process and begin
addressing bottom-end component selection. The information
should help you understand more about current techniques in
circle track engines or, if you purchase your engines, is
intended to make you a more educated buyer.  When planning a
build, the first place to start is a careful review of the rules
you'll face. You need to understand what is permitted in the
class you'll be competing in. It is also important to evaluate
what the engine will be required to do. Answers to the following
questions will help guide you:1. On average, what is the minimum
engine speed where wide open throttle (WOT) occurs?  2. What is
the minimum WOT engine speed under worst possible cases
(slippery track, ill-handling car, hot humid air with low
barometric pressure)?  3. On average, what is the maximum engine
speed?  4. What is the maximum speed (rpm) the en