Scott Taylor’s legendary John Doe is one of the most recognizable cars in Street Outlaws history. Over the years, this car has gone through several engine combinations, each one making it faster and more competitive. Now, Taylor is putting one of John Doe’s powerplants up for sale, making this a rare opportunity for anyone looking for a proven, high-performance engine.
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The Evolution of John Doe’s Engine Setup
John Doe first hit the Street Outlaws scene in 2014, running a single-carburetor big-block Chevy, initially a 650 cubic-inch setup. As Taylor continued to push for more power and better performance, he upgraded to a larger 752 or 762 cubic-inch, five-inch bore space nitrous motor. This change made a huge difference, allowing John Doe to compete at a higher level.
In his quest for even more speed, Taylor later switched to a ProCharged big-block Chevy before returning to nitrous for a short period. Eventually, he made a major move by going with a ProCharged Hemi, a combination that proved to be a game-changer. The 521 cubic-inch Brad Anderson-based Hemi under the hood of John Doe was the same type of engine that powered the original Tracto Firebird and later the Camaro when it first hit the No Prep Kings scene. With this setup, John Doe became an absolute force to be reckoned with.
Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports
John Doe’s Impact on Small Tire Racing
John Doe isn’t just known for its big-tire success—it’s also been a dominant car on small tires. Scott Taylor has proven himself to be highly skilled in both big-tire and small-tire racing, making John Doe one of the most versatile and competitive cars in the Street Outlaws universe.
As part of his evolution, Taylor sold one of his Brad Anderson Hemi engines to Monza, which now sits in Monza’s legendary split-bumper Camaro—another car with a long and storied history in Street Outlaws. Now, Taylor is selling another one of his Brad motors, opening up a rare chance for someone to own a piece of Street Outlaws history.
What’s Next for John Doe?
Scott Taylor isn’t just selling off engines for the sake of it. He has something special planned for John Doe, though he hasn’t revealed exactly what it is yet. Could he be going back to nitrous? Or will he drop another ProCharged Hemi in the car? Either way, it’s bound to be an exciting development.
Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports
One possibility is that he’ll use this opportunity to have a backup engine ready to go. Since Taylor frequently brings both John Doe and Tracto to events, having a spare powerplant on hand would be a smart move in case something happens to his primary motor.
How Much Will the Engine Cost?
While there’s no official price listed, it’s safe to assume that this engine will fall in the $30,000-$40,000 range, based on past sales of similar setups. For someone looking to get into competitive racing—especially outside of NPK, where weight limits and other rules don’t apply—this could be a perfect powerplant to take their car to the next level.
With Street Outlaws always evolving and racers upgrading to stay ahead of the competition, opportunities like this don’t come around often. If you’re interested, you might want to reach out to Scott Taylor before this piece of racing history is gone for good.
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