Stocker Build- car choice

daroncogar · 02-14-2021, 07:07 PM

Hello all. Been looking at a couple cars for potential stocker build. Both are fairly nice complete cars. One is a 76 feather duster, the other is a 1980 Volare coupe. 360 will be my engine of choice. Any suggestions or opinions? Thanks.

Steve Stasko · 02-14-2021, 07:22 PM

The Feather Duster is only in the guide as a Slant 6...so if you're determined to use the 360, the Volare is going to be your choice. The 318 is the better combination in the Volare though as far as where it falls in class and budget constraints.

GTX JOHN · 02-14-2021, 07:39 PM

Just claim the Feather Duster as a Regular Duster

The lightweight parts will probably be fine and unnoticed

We run a 318 4 Brl. and it is easy and affordable.

My son has set records with it and went to the Allstars with

it.

However, you would need to run Aspen or Volare for that combo

and a lot of the lower HP 360 as well!

daroncogar · 02-14-2021, 07:46 PM

I see a 318 option for a standard duster. Is this not a 4 barrel engine?

Nmbr1GMfan · 02-14-2021, 09:44 PM

http://www.classracerinfo.com/

GTX JOHN · 02-14-2021, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daronrcogar

I see a 318 option for a standard duster. Is this not a 4 barrel engine?

No Sir it is Not!

devo340 · 02-16-2021, 07:05 PM

I have turn key 1980 Volare I/SA with a 360, 16K buys it.
It's a .50-.60 under car. Has been .90 under.
Finished #2 in the world last year.

A complete car will be cheaper than building.

mopacltd · 02-16-2021, 09:48 PM

Your best bet would be buying one of GTX John's proven cars!

Larry Hill · 02-17-2021, 10:51 AM

If your going to build one chose the one with the most flexibility. 1970 E body can use a six cylinder up to the 426 hemi.
It’s way cheaper to buy a car flying than to make one fly and buy it at the track.

devo340 · 06-01-2021, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devo340

i have turn key 1980 volare i/sa with a 360, 16k buys it.
It's a .50-.60 under car. Has been .90 under.
Finished #2 in the world last year.

A complete car will be cheaper than building.

sold!!!

02-14-2021, 07:07 PM	#1
daroncogar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Stocker Build- car choice Hello all. Been looking at a couple cars for potential stocker build. Both are fairly nice complete cars. One is a 76 feather duster, the other is a 1980 Volare coupe. 360 will be my engine of choice. Any suggestions or opinions? Thanks.

02-14-2021, 07:39 PM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,720 Likes: 2,770 Liked 2,436 Times in 688 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice Just claim the Feather Duster as a Regular Duster The lightweight parts will probably be fine and unnoticed We run a 318 4 Brl. and it is easy and affordable. My son has set records with it and went to the Allstars with it. However, you would need to run Aspen or Volare for that combo and a lot of the lower HP 360 as well! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-14-2021, 07:46 PM	#4
daroncogar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Stocker Build- car choice I see a 318 option for a standard duster. Is this not a 4 barrel engine? Last edited by daroncogar; 02-14-2021 at 08:44 PM.

02-14-2021, 09:44 PM	#5
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice http://www.classracerinfo.com/ __________________ Todd Greene

02-16-2021, 07:05 PM	#7
devo340 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa, OK Posts: 92 Likes: 124 Liked 168 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice I have turn key 1980 Volare I/SA with a 360, 16K buys it. It's a .50-.60 under car. Has been .90 under. Finished #2 in the world last year. A complete car will be cheaper than building.

02-14-2021, 07:22 PM	#2
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 453 Likes: 13 Liked 273 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice The Feather Duster is only in the guide as a Slant 6...so if you're determined to use the 360, the Volare is going to be your choice. The 318 is the better combination in the Volare though as far as where it falls in class and budget constraints. Last edited by Steve Stasko; 02-14-2021 at 07:27 PM.

02-16-2021, 09:48 PM	#8
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 311 Likes: 398 Liked 119 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice Your best bet would be buying one of GTX John's proven cars!

02-17-2021, 10:51 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,614 Likes: 1,901 Liked 10,655 Times in 2,211 Posts	Re: Stocker Build- car choice If your going to build one chose the one with the most flexibility. 1970 E body can use a six cylinder up to the 426 hemi. It’s way cheaper to buy a car flying than to make one fly and buy it at the track. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817