Its not so easy to just step up to 2.6.
I could put my injectors, an HX35 and an external gate on my truck, and bump the timing to 20* along with a rack plug and run work stock and be pretty darn competitive around here I believe. I think I could probably get in a win every now and then.
To be competitive in 2.6 I would have to go to bigger injectors, a locker or spool in the rear, some good axles, 25*+ timing, either a mean 12mm pump or a 13mm pump, upgraded rear driveshaft, driveshaft loops, crossbolts, etc.....
Id rather just make my truck run the best i can for the work stock rules, especially since i drive it everyday anyways, instead of trying to compete in the 2.6 class which there is no way I have the money to come close to competing in.
I wont even be able to compete regularly in a work stock class, but i am slowly wanting to build my truck to that point. Id like to show a few D-Max's that a 12 valve can still kick some butt in work stock if properly set up.
Eric