Chris, you're missing the big picture. One, you state that the proponents are upsest that this didn't pass, although most were against it. Actually, the response was overwhelmingly in favor, and not by a little. So most DID want it.

But the big thing you're really missing is that it has nothing to do with JDM yo coolness and scnizzle...it has to do with the design of the class.

The class is based on displacement to weight. THATS IT. So, the best X litre engine will win. As the rules stand, the entire intake tract is left pretty much stock, and among the decent engines that could be used to race, the hugest variable are the components in the intake tract. So, what the rules REALLY say, is, find the best intake tract, and you'll have the obvious candidate for the most power per litre, and, since you have some freedom in chassis choice, you'll likely have the car to beat.

It really boils down to that. All engines are not created equal, but this cornerstone philosophy that's been the foundation of thae class assumes so, unless the originators of the class desired one engine to dominate.

Allowing ANY more options is a good thing Chris, because it opens the class up to more options. The STAC isn't going to approve of engines that would tilt the class on it's head. Ignore the financial aspects...those are red herrings. Who cares if the allowance costs more? Or less? Or is plentiful? Or rare? Does NOT matter, as long as it's an even allowance, it's all good, as it gives the class and the drivers more options..