The best "Dime Rocket" combos!

[Woodfin]

I know we are just carrying on, however, if you are interested in winning, the package must be consistent and reliable. "Running under" is one thing, winning a race is another.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Woodfin

I know we are just carrying on, however, if you are interested in winning, the package must be consistent and reliable. "Running under" is one thing, winning a race is another.

Larry, A lot of that has to do with the driver and/or the builder.
Some people have won races with some very unlikely combinations, right Billy, Ed F?

[Charlie A]

About 10 years ago I bought a 82/83 ( don't remember ) Camaro TBI 4 cylinder at a garage sale for $300.00. Truth . Gave it a cheap tune up and it really ran well for what it was. Always wondered if it could be competitive as a cheap/ slow stocker?

[Pinballer]

Charlie,
I looked into an 85 Camaro 4 cyl TBI car, just on paper mind you, and it looks pretty darned good. Now whether that can translate into an index killer, who knows until somebody tries it. And even then, that doesn't mean it will have enough consistency to it to actually win races.

If I had not had a half-acre of existing AMC parts ready and available to me for next to nothing to produce what I'm currently involved with, I'd probably be writing up a thread over on Racer Builds called "How Slow Can a Stocker Camaro Go?"

[Daran Summerton]

Originally Posted by Woodfin

I know we are just carrying on, however, if you are interested in winning, the package must be consistent and reliable. "Running under" is one thing, winning a race is another.

Usually after the first rd bye they are loaded up but like me I'm just happy to be there having fun. My junk can go -.80 and I have exactly $1470 in my sbc 350 built in Tony Janes garage with him shaking his head at me the entire time

[Dwight Southerland]

A key component to a successful dime rocket is to pick a combination that has the potential to run far enough under the index to be competitive without having to spend $Gazillion on trick technology and special parts to do that. Winning with it is an entirely different category. But, think of the thousands of racers over the years who have spent the $Gazillion to have the latest greatest and best stuff and cars, yet still won nothing. The fact that your dime rocket may only run .6 under when the hot dogs in the class can run 1.0 under is no deterrent. The fact that your dime rocket runs a low class is no deterrent. Dealing with those issues are a challenge, but so is trying to run 1.0+ under. Approach it with rational thinking and let that be your guide rather than temptation and ego.

[Dragsinger]

Dwight said, "Approach it with rational thinking and let that be your guide rather than temptation and ego."

Dwight, I always like your thoughts/comments and consider you to me a wise man.

And I agree with the concept, to me, it comes down to "what are your personal goals and desires."

If your desire is to home build a car that runs under the index that is a fine goal and I applaud your efforts.

If your goal is building a package capable of winning a Lucas race or National, again, I consider that a fine goal and I admire your efforts.

In addition to having a machine capable of winning, a racer may set a personal goal for training him or her self to drive at a competitive level.

Each racer will have different personal goals, it is one of the beauties of our sport.

[Hacksaw]

Hey Dragsinger: Ever think about throwing your hat into politics?

[Dan Fahey]

Guess my 1995 Impala SS running Pure Stock can be considered a Dime Rocket.

Added a Tune, Converter, 4.10s, 26 inch tall DOT.
Drove to the car IHRA Track and S/SS Meets.
Changed o the DOT Tires and competed.
After the race put street tires on and drove home.

Did that for about 4 years plus 10 years of bracket racing.
Now trailer it because of breaking gears and a trans barely making it home.

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[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Guess my 1995 Impala SS running Pure Stock can be considered a Dime Rocket.

Added a Tune, Converter, 4.10s, 26 inch tall DOT.
Drove to the car IHRA Track and S/SS Meets.
Changed o the DOT Tires and competed.
After the race put street tires on and drove home.

Did that for about 4 years plus 10 years of doing that bracket racing.
Now trailer it because of breaking gears and a trans barely making it home.

d

I'm thinking that Pure Stockers should be over in the Nickle section...