Why the /6

Nobody noticed the question was asked by the SNAKE. Talking snakes have been riling up things since the Garden of Eden. And notice the "low power" comment?

There are some slant cars that can beat most V-8's in the 1/4 mile. There is even a 4 cyl turboVan out there that can shame them, plus haul the whole family there to watch.

I'll stir the pot further. Why put anything other than a GM LS engine in your car, and use anything smaller than 18" wheels?