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Old 02-27-2022, 08:45 AM   #26
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Default Re: Advice for new guy getting started

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Originally Posted by 5.9magnumjeep View Post
So looked at the dime rocket thread… funny enough someone did mention the 98 Jeep with the 5.9.

The jeep is more of a get in and go as opposed to the ranger.

IF you think for one minute that your Jeep "is more of a get in and go" deal, let me save you the time and trouble, don't even start.

IF you want to do this deal then make your Jeep a Limited (NHRA doesn't care about the interior, only the badges and outside trim) and run N. No rollbar, harness, damper, jacket.

IF you want to listen to Mr. e vassar, don't do the Jeep.
There's still a few of us out here who have done OK with underpowered non-aerodynamic combos but you DO have to pay attention to the weather and wind.

IF you really want something that you can "get your feet wet" in and save about $2,500 of your $4,000 budget for your next victim, look at my thread in the ClassRacer Builds section "Not Fer Nuthin' But Close". It's inexpensive (I didn't say cheap!), cars, parts and support are readily available and it's not a bad little car to drive (in spite of what Mr. e vassar might think). And OBTW, I Bracket Race the car at my local track, it doesn't care if you call it an NHRA Stocker or a Bracket car.
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