Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

You have to buy the new printed rulebook separately now. If you are a member you get it online as a file.

What you need to look at, other than the rulebook, are the Stock Car Classification Guide, and the Engine Blueprint Specifications. Those are found on the NHRA website, in the drop down menu under "Competition".

Be aware that in Stock and Super Stock, a car that you have, or a car that you really like, may not necessarily be a good car to race.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Either of your Mustangs could be built into Stockers, Brian Thompson from Div. 6 is the curret P/SA record holder with a 89 Mustang GT convertible (3600+ lb Fox Mustang!) As for your 82, that is a 2 barrel engine, the 83-84 4 barrel would likely be a better choice, the 85 like I run is basically the same engine, as the 83-4, but has a hyd roller cam. All the 79-93 Fox Mustangs are fairly easy to convert to a different year, mainly front nose and tail lights, and the 87-93`s have different dashboards. The nice thing about any of the Fox Mustangs, carbed or EFI, is that the factory cores (heads,intakes, carbs etc) are very common, easy to find,& cheap to buy. The stock 8.8 rearend is fairly stout, with a good selection of ratios. I wouldn`t waste my time fooling with the stock T5 or AOD trans though.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Is your car an LX or a GT? Its NHRA rated at 220HP

Here are the classes your car fits

stock if LX
M/SA 14*220+170=3250#
you could also run L or N. add or subtract 110#

stock if GT
O/SA 15*220+170 =3470#
n-subtract 110#, P add 220# (goes to 1# weight break after O/SA)

need full interior including dash, correct seats, C-4 is about your only choice for trans, 9" max wide tire, heads and intake and cam that will pass, also need a valve to drain fuel so you can provide tech a fuel sample after the run. If you are going to run the stock bottom end, I'd at least get a good SFI balancer. If not, I'd get an engine diaper.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

You can view the IHRA Rulebook here:

http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/...on/?m=1203&l=1

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

If you've installed a tubular K-member you will have to put the stock one back in.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Awesome information,

the reason im going with the fox mustangs is because I have great consistant cars, and plenty of back up parts.

I seen some class racing and I really enjoyed it and thought it would be fun.
My cars both have cages, both and racing seats, all the safety equipment and no junk.
and the vert is heavy...

Im subscribed to this thread.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Go out in your backyard and dig a 6 foot hole and put all your money in it along with a second mortage, cover up and water and next spring you'll have a Stocker!

JimR

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Nice LOL...

Im currently still wanting to do this badly although I am having great luck foot brake racing right now..

Im currently looking at a 1988 Mercury Cougar...

but need to see if that chassis is excepted.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

Yes... The Cougar is in the NHRA Stock Car Classification guide.

Re: Getting Started in Class Racing
 

I currently own a 1983 Mercury cougar...

where exactly are you finding the excepted chassis at?

I really want to run a truck... lol......