Considering going Stocker Racing

Signman · 06-25-2008, 12:18 PM

Near the end of my stocker project.

You can purchase an existing car and go racing.
A state of the art, fresh car is not going to be for sale for cheap.
If it's cheap, expect to update and freshen it.

It is a tremendous amount of work / time / money to build what could be a state of the art,competitive car. I have spent more than expected knowing how much was saved by research, help from others who know more, and calling in some favors. it pays to purchase good parts once if possible. When you build it yourself you know what you have therefore no surprises. (The seller told me it has lightweight trans and ring & pinion........ You don't know you have it till you look.... closely)

The truth be known to build a good consistent 10 second footbrake car these days costs 20K.
A competitive stocker built for 20-30k should not be considered a lot of money. If you pay to have all the labor done as well as purchase parts, even at racer discount, it will cost 50k easy.

06-25-2008, 12:18 PM	#15
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Considering going Stocker Racing Near the end of my stocker project. You can purchase an existing car and go racing. A state of the art, fresh car is not going to be for sale for cheap. If it's cheap, expect to update and freshen it. It is a tremendous amount of work / time / money to build what could be a state of the art,competitive car. I have spent more than expected knowing how much was saved by research, help from others who know more, and calling in some favors. it pays to purchase good parts once if possible. When you build it yourself you know what you have therefore no surprises. (The seller told me it has lightweight trans and ring & pinion........ You don't know you have it till you look.... closely) The truth be known to build a good consistent 10 second footbrake car these days costs 20K. A competitive stocker built for 20-30k should not be considered a lot of money. If you pay to have all the labor done as well as purchase parts, even at racer discount, it will cost 50k easy. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"