choosing a car for stock eliminator

W J · 05-20-2010, 07:34 PM

'98-'02 LS1 e.f.i. Camaro Z28 and Firebird Formula coupes w/automatic transmissons are very plentiful and are rapidly becoming quite cheap to buy.....a non-T roof car would be better, or maybe even a heavier convertible car to drop you down into even lower classes. You'll need a built 12 bolt rear, the motor and trans race prepped, some front and rear suspension work, approved roll bar and other safety items, correct headers, wheels and tires, and you're on your way....these cars are quite competitive and easily lap-top tuned once you learn what you're doing. Most are now 10 yrs. + old, but all still have pretty much the latest technology, great weight transfer, and as I said, there's a bunch of them out there and they can really be made to fly......maybe you'll find a race-ready LS1 stocker if you look around and are a little patient.....it's always cheaper to try and find a proven, well-built race-ready stocker than to build one from scratch, but then again, the pride you can take, and what you will learn from building your own "piece" is really rewarding. Whatever you choose.... Good luck. WJ

05-20-2010, 07:34 PM	#8
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: choosing a car for stock eliminator '98-'02 LS1 e.f.i. Camaro Z28 and Firebird Formula coupes w/automatic transmissons are very plentiful and are rapidly becoming quite cheap to buy.....a non-T roof car would be better, or maybe even a heavier convertible car to drop you down into even lower classes. You'll need a built 12 bolt rear, the motor and trans race prepped, some front and rear suspension work, approved roll bar and other safety items, correct headers, wheels and tires, and you're on your way....these cars are quite competitive and easily lap-top tuned once you learn what you're doing. Most are now 10 yrs. + old, but all still have pretty much the latest technology, great weight transfer, and as I said, there's a bunch of them out there and they can really be made to fly......maybe you'll find a race-ready LS1 stocker if you look around and are a little patient.....it's always cheaper to try and find a proven, well-built race-ready stocker than to build one from scratch, but then again, the pride you can take, and what you will learn from building your own "piece" is really rewarding. Whatever you choose.... Good luck. WJ Last edited by W J; 05-20-2010 at 08:13 PM. Reason: additional content.....