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Whilst retro-fitting Kent engines into modern chassis is common and perfectly acceptable under the world standard Formula Ford technical regulations (indeed this is integral in preserving the longevity and success of FF1600) organisers would need to carefully consider the implications of creating a new set of regulations to fit a new engine in a older chassis. Formula Ford technical regulations are reviewed and approved annually by the Ford Motor Company so whilst fitting a de-tuned Duratec to a 2012 spec chassis would be fine I'm not sure the MSA/FIA would permit retro-fitting a new engine to a chassis which doesn't conform to the latest FIA crash test standards for Formula Ford. However I think there would be a market for a modern club level Duratec series as an alternative (possible sitting between) Kent FF1600 and British Formula Ford. Food for thought.....
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