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[Burner]

Thanks for all the input, Sorry no reply been busy traveling,
Found a 73 duster, 1 owner very clean has been sitting up for a while, still has the build sheet behind the seat.
It has a slant 6 and a factory 4 speed, been looking at the car for a while and final caught someone home. he is willing to part with it though.
Not really a mopar fan, have always built chevy's and a few fords, but wonder if this car will fit a class that is less demanding?
like the body style, don't know if the 6 would be worth the trouble?
Like to olds that's not a bad price, i sent out some e-mails out about the late model nova, no replys yet, seems like it ran 1.5 over the number,
Anyway still working on it, sounds like the pure-stock may be the way to go. May go with the 68 camaro anyway, at least its sitting in the shop..
Thanks again.
Phillip

[RJ]

The Duster would be a good choice for pure stock run as a 74 with the 360/904. The engine rules are as NHRA stock eliminator was in the early 80's before it got out of hand. You can take an additional 10 hp off as you would be using the factory 904 trans. Also, the cam duration specs are quite generous, and the combo will easily run way under the index.

[Burner]

Originally Posted by RJ

The Duster would be a good choice for pure stock run as a 74 with the 360/904. The engine rules are as NHRA stock eliminator was in the early 80's before it got out of hand. You can take an additional 10 hp off as you would be using the factory 904 trans. Also, the cam duration specs are quite generous, and the combo will easily run way under the index.

OK, purchase the duster, pull the 6, replace with a 360, got that much, is the 904 the stock 4 speed or an auto(Sorry I know my chevy parts but not a dang thing about mopar).
As stated before The rules are a little hard to understand, what is needed to change year models, just state it to be a 74 or is there badges etc.. to be changed?
Thanks
Phillip

[Dave Gantz]

Go hang out at some races. The more the better. Ask questions. See what it's really about before jumping in. Have you read some of the threads on here?

[Burner]

Originally Posted by Dave Gantz

Go hang out at some races. The more the better. Ask questions. See what it's really about before jumping in. Have you read some of the threads on here?

Making the races, was in houston couple weeks ago. spent most of my time in the sportsman pits, yes have read some of the quotes still learning though. seems like there is a lot of info to swallow. getting some great info though.

[bill dedman]

The 904 is a 3-speed automatic and a good one. The '74 car and the '73 are cosmetically VERY similar.... easy year-to-year changeover. Most folks can't tell 'em apart; I'm not sure I could.

The '73 340 is a fairly soft-factored engine; lots of guys run them, if you don't want the 360. I think it's virtually identical to the 1972 340 that powers David Buckner's '72 Duster which won class at Indy last year, was runner-up in Stock Eliminaror at that race, and just 2 weeks ago was the #1 qualifier at the Dallas (Ennis) Div. IV points race.

You could do a lot worse....

Bill

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by Burner

OK, purchase the duster, pull the 6, replace with a 360, got that much, is the 904 the stock 4 speed or an auto(Sorry I know my chevy parts but not a dang thing about mopar).
As stated before The rules are a little hard to understand, what is needed to change year models, just state it to be a 74 or is there badges etc.. to be changed?
Thanks
Phillip

I like the Duster idea too, but since you're a chevy guy, have you ever considered the '78-82 Malibu's? Just check out the 'Vegas nationals to see that the Malibu was No. 1 in both Stock & Super Stock, due to the greatness of one "Jody Lang"!!! The 2dr Coupe body ruled the roost in Super Stock, and the 4dr Wagon did likewise in Stock! If you haven't already bought the Duster that is another option for you.....

Moreover, have you considered a Ford Maverick for Stock? Didn't the Sporty version of that car come with a 302V8 in it??? Or how about the late 70's Ford Fairmont/Mercury Zephyr sport coupe? If I were a Ford racer, those bodies are my favorites to go after for a sleeper stocker...

Another mopar idea would be the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare cars, with either the 360V8, or the 318? As for the tranny, the 904 is an automatic and I'd steer you towards Turbo Action for them, because they seemed to be the best at mopar auto trannies (at least during the 80's & 90's). I may not race a Mopar, but I have a lot of friends who do...