Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator...

70Dart499 · 11-21-2012, 05:59 PM

I am looking into possibly getting into doing some stock eliminator racing in the future, and I wanted to hear some opinions on combinations. I'm on a budget, so I'm thinking of starting out in the lower classes, and I was wondering what some of the better, cost effective combos are. I want to stay with Mopar, so I know that will limit some of the cost effectiveness a bit. I have footbrake bracket raced a while so I know that side of the game, I'm just looking to possibly put a second car together in order to get into something a little different, thanks for the advice.

Mike Carr · 11-21-2012, 07:03 PM

Search on here for the Dime Rockets thread(s), about cars that will run under the Index on a budget.

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ts+for+the+4th

David Lee · 11-21-2012, 07:11 PM

Best thing to do is go to a div or national event and walk the pis and talk to some of the racers. It will give you some real insight.

70Dart499 · 11-21-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

Best thing to do is go to a div or national event and walk the pis and talk to some of the racers. It will give you some real insight.

I will do that, but probably not for a while, until the season gets started down here in Florida again. The more I research this, it seems like the best thing to do, is just buy someone elses car when they get out, becuase it seems like finding the right combo is very difficult. wish I knew someone who raced stock so I could talk to them and pick their brain about what the best direction to start in is, but sadly I don't. I guess I will just have to wait until I run into someone at the track. If anyone else has any further advice it would be much appreciated.

Paul Wong · 11-21-2012, 10:43 PM

If you want to go mopar there are a lot of good reasonably cost effective choices.
Almost any of the trucks, 318 1977-80 volare / aspen and 318 or 360 1980 - 83 mirada cordoba. Those all can run well on a budget.

70Dart499 · 11-21-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Wong

If you want to go mopar there are a lot of good reasonably cost effective choices.
Almost any of the trucks, 318 1977-80 volare / aspen and 318 or 360 1980 - 83 mirada cordoba. Those all can run well on a budget.

OK, thanks alot for the suggestions, if anyone has anything else to offer as far as these combo's are concerned it would be much appreciated, thanks.

Lew Silverman · 11-22-2012, 12:13 AM

NHRA Division 2 will be having a National Open at Gainesville Raceway the end of next week and there should be an opportunity to see a very good group of Mopar stock class cars and drivers in attendance. Here's the link -

http://www.nhradiv2.com/apcm/templat...2593&zoneid=14

Stop by and say hello!

Lew

Bill Ringer · 11-22-2012, 01:05 AM

It's good to hear that someone wants to get into Stock or SuperStock, especially with a Mopar!
Being on a budget and jumping into Stock Eliminator is like oil & vinegar - they don't mix but funding or lack of funding never stopped the rest of us!
When spending that hard earned money don't be too quick to shy away from something that you might want to take the less expensive path with. When you go back at a later date and go the direction you should have gone in the first place you will have spent just that much more money.
There is a lot of good advice being provided here. Good luck with your project. Once you get some ideas and recommendations send me a PM and I will be happy to jump in.
A number of years ago a very good racer I know decided to get into Stock Eliminator. After two years in Stock he said that he learned more than in 10 years of bracket racing. Stock Eliminator= SERIOUS FUN!

Bill Ringer

70Dart499 · 11-22-2012, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone, I really don't have an ET desire, I already have a 10.00 big block Dart (hence the name) that im going to keep and continue to race, even if/when I do get into stock. The Dakota pickup route interests me, becuase they are easy to find cheap for a starting point, if anyone knows any more about running one in stock, let me know, thanks.

Bill Grubbs · 11-22-2012, 09:52 AM

I see you are in the Winter Strawberry Capitol of the World. Kevin and Scott Helms' mother, Pat Comstock, is a realtor in PC. Also, Brenda and I live in PC. However, none of us are Mopar people...well I guess Keven and Scott have gone to the "Not So Light Side" (ie. the Dark Side). Jeff really is a bad influence...

Buying a complete car is definitely the way to go. If you plan to build do the body first. Then start at the rear end and move forward, with a good engine being the last part. Pay mone for good parts the first time and you will not have to buy parts 2-3 times.

11-21-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
70Dart499 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Plant City FL Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... I am looking into possibly getting into doing some stock eliminator racing in the future, and I wanted to hear some opinions on combinations. I'm on a budget, so I'm thinking of starting out in the lower classes, and I was wondering what some of the better, cost effective combos are. I want to stay with Mopar, so I know that will limit some of the cost effectiveness a bit. I have footbrake bracket raced a while so I know that side of the game, I'm just looking to possibly put a second car together in order to get into something a little different, thanks for the advice.

11-21-2012, 07:03 PM	#2
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... Search on here for the Dime Rockets thread(s), about cars that will run under the Index on a budget. http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ts+for+the+4th __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

11-21-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... Best thing to do is go to a div or national event and walk the pis and talk to some of the racers. It will give you some real insight.

11-21-2012, 10:43 PM	#5
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... If you want to go mopar there are a lot of good reasonably cost effective choices. Almost any of the trucks, 318 1977-80 volare / aspen and 318 or 360 1980 - 83 mirada cordoba. Those all can run well on a budget.

11-22-2012, 12:13 AM	#7
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... NHRA Division 2 will be having a National Open at Gainesville Raceway the end of next week and there should be an opportunity to see a very good group of Mopar stock class cars and drivers in attendance. Here's the link - http://www.nhradiv2.com/apcm/templat...2593&zoneid=14 Stop by and say hello! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

11-22-2012, 01:05 AM	#8
Bill Ringer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 108 Likes: 34 Liked 145 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... It's good to hear that someone wants to get into Stock or SuperStock, especially with a Mopar! Being on a budget and jumping into Stock Eliminator is like oil & vinegar - they don't mix but funding or lack of funding never stopped the rest of us! When spending that hard earned money don't be too quick to shy away from something that you might want to take the less expensive path with. When you go back at a later date and go the direction you should have gone in the first place you will have spent just that much more money. There is a lot of good advice being provided here. Good luck with your project. Once you get some ideas and recommendations send me a PM and I will be happy to jump in. A number of years ago a very good racer I know decided to get into Stock Eliminator. After two years in Stock he said that he learned more than in 10 years of bracket racing. Stock Eliminator= SERIOUS FUN! Bill Ringer

11-22-2012, 09:40 AM	#9
70Dart499 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Plant City FL Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... Thanks for the advice everyone, I really don't have an ET desire, I already have a 10.00 big block Dart (hence the name) that im going to keep and continue to race, even if/when I do get into stock. The Dakota pickup route interests me, becuase they are easy to find cheap for a starting point, if anyone knows any more about running one in stock, let me know, thanks. __________________ 1970 Dodge Dart- 499" Stroker-IHRA No Box 3X40

11-22-2012, 09:52 AM	#10
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 416 Likes: 3 Liked 564 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Wanting to get into Stock Eliminator... I see you are in the Winter Strawberry Capitol of the World. Kevin and Scott Helms' mother, Pat Comstock, is a realtor in PC. Also, Brenda and I live in PC. However, none of us are Mopar people...well I guess Keven and Scott have gone to the "Not So Light Side" (ie. the Dark Side). Jeff really is a bad influence... Buying a complete car is definitely the way to go. If you plan to build do the body first. Then start at the rear end and move forward, with a good engine being the last part. Pay mone for good parts the first time and you will not have to buy parts 2-3 times.