Perhaps you need to read the rules as well, Walt.
This discussion was predicated on removong the 'grandfathered' portion of the DMAA SGY rules. That leaves
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAGNUM/ ASP ENGINES ONLY: Beginning in 2014, the
Magnum XLS 15A and ASP S15A engines may be used as described below. T
Engines must be of stock configuration only. No material may be added or removed (except through
normal wear and use), except the engine mounting holes may be enlarged or elongated. No non-stock
parts may be substituted except for the glow plug, venturi, needle valve assembly, ball bearings,
gaskets, screws, prop washer and prop nut.
Somehow I don't see how this would allow 'depending on who preps it' to be a factor and hardly has it been 'turned it into a horsepower event'.
I do agree that stable rules are important, as evidenced by the long term success of TQR and, I guess from you: Jersey Sport GY. The major difference of course is that TQR is and has been flown all over, even across the ocean, Jersey SGY is a local event.