For all you Jr. Stocker lovers

[bill dedman]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Sad isnt it ! The last NHRA National event I entered was the Gatornationals in 78 and it was $40 (Forty) for a 68 Camaro SS/IA. The engine cost me right at $6000 total from the Lingenfelter carb to one of his "Bread Box" oil pans. Ran 10.90's at that time. The Bowling Green Sports Nationals was the same entry fee.

$6,000.00 in 1978 is equal to $19,887.00 in 2008.
$40.00 in 1978 is equal to $132.58 in 2008.


NHRA isn't looking too good in this one...

That's according to the online cost-of-living calculator I use; dunno how accurate it is......


Bill

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by bill dedman

$6,000.00 in 1978 is equal to $19,887.00 in 2008.
$40.00 in 1978 is equal to $132.58 in 2008.


NHRA isn't looking too good in this one...

That's according to the online cost-of-living calculator I use; dunno how accurate it is......


Bill

OUCH ! It didnt seem so bad back in 78. That was with UN-Ported heads, BRC pistons with .017 top rings. Comp cam roller, etc.