choosing a car for stock eliminator

CRI74 · 05-19-2010, 09:16 PM

How do I go about deciding on a car for stock eliminator? I understand the basics about hp factoring. I was thinking of a lower class w/ an automatic. Suggestions will be helpful.

treessavoy · 05-19-2010, 09:33 PM

The higher the class, the faster the car, the more piles of money invested.

Get a rule book and read it closely then look at the NHRA classification guide and this will give you an idea for a choice of cars.

But, if I was starting over again I would look for a lower class car that is competitive and buy it, it's much cheaper and you can start racing the next day!

Just my thoughts,

JimR

stage1scott · 05-19-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by treessavoy

The higher the class, the faster the car, the more piles of money invested.

But, if I was starting over again I would look for a lower class car that is competitive and buy it, it's much cheaper and you can start racing the next day!

Just my thoughts,

JimR

Great advice, Jim-a car like Mark Yacavones Mustang-what a deal! CR174, check the classifieds on this forum there is Marks mustang as well as a Buick recently listed that was under 15k if I remember right.

greg fulk · 05-20-2010, 01:05 AM

the first ? why do you want to race "stock"? 2nd is their a car you have or love? If you have a car look @ the combos ...one maybe way better or way cheaper then the others. but buying an already built car is the way to go ;-)

Bob Pagano · 05-20-2010, 08:30 AM

Mark Yacavones Mustang-what a deal! You could not build it for that money, it will qualify anywhere, and your a record holder to start off. To do this yourself could take years, go for it and your in the mix from the get go. Mark has been around a long time and builds great combos, call him, he is a super person.

mtkawboy · 05-20-2010, 10:14 AM

But it wil always be Mark Yacavones Mustang no matter what you do with it. Its still the smartest way to go.

05-19-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
CRI74 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Darien Center NY Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	choosing a car for stock eliminator How do I go about deciding on a car for stock eliminator? I understand the basics about hp factoring. I was thinking of a lower class w/ an automatic. Suggestions will be helpful.

05-19-2010, 09:33 PM	#2
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: choosing a car for stock eliminator The higher the class, the faster the car, the more piles of money invested. Get a rule book and read it closely then look at the NHRA classification guide and this will give you an idea for a choice of cars. But, if I was starting over again I would look for a lower class car that is competitive and buy it, it's much cheaper and you can start racing the next day! Just my thoughts, JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

05-20-2010, 01:05 AM	#4
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: choosing a car for stock eliminator the first ? why do you want to race "stock"? 2nd is their a car you have or love? If you have a car look @ the combos ...one maybe way better or way cheaper then the others. but buying an already built car is the way to go ;-) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

05-20-2010, 08:30 AM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 233 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: choosing a car for stock eliminator Mark Yacavones Mustang-what a deal! You could not build it for that money, it will qualify anywhere, and your a record holder to start off. To do this yourself could take years, go for it and your in the mix from the get go. Mark has been around a long time and builds great combos, call him, he is a super person. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

05-20-2010, 10:14 AM	#6
mtkawboy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 280 Likes: 168 Liked 54 Times in 18 Posts	Re: choosing a car for stock eliminator But it wil always be Mark Yacavones Mustang no matter what you do with it. Its still the smartest way to go.