ET Consistency

Andy G · 07-24-2009, 01:58 AM

Old Super Stock racer from the late 70's, looking at giving it one final try at stock eliminator, while I still can. I'm in the process of choosing a car, and would like some idea's on what are the major contributing factors in consistency for a stock eliminator car? Is it engine size, valve size, rod length to stroke ratio, carb size, intake manifold, rpm, carb size in relation to engine size, soooo many factors to consider?
It seems like most of the stock eliminator cars run in the higher classes, is this because they like to leave last, and play catch up, that way they would have more control of the situation at the finish line?
Thank you all for your help.
Andy G

Joe DeMarzo · 07-24-2009, 04:41 AM

Andy, control is an illusion. Drive/race how you are comfortable. Some like to chase, some like a clean tree and others like playing the finish line. Develope your program, learn by watching, talk to others and then make your own decisions based on how you are comfortable racing. Some past world champs drove slower cars. Stock comes down to car and driver. A division 1 proverb once told me "hit the tree, run the number and you are bullet proof". No excuses. Good luck and hope this helped.

Dragsinger · 07-24-2009, 05:35 AM

Andy,

One of the best tools available today is the Luke Bogacki "This is bracket racing" web site. join the site and print off all the info. I think you will find it to be very enlightening. And do not let the web site title confuse you, the lessons are completely applicable to class racing.

And a word about your combination/consistency question, the better an engine can breath, the less it is affected by conditions. Of course, all combinations change with the weather, it is a matter of learning your car. Luke will help with that.

Personally, after years of experience, I like a chassis [speaking of stockers] that has leaf springs and uses the Cal-Trac system.

Again, after years of experience, I do not like a chassis with rear control arms and coil springs.

These are my thoughts from experience.
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07-24-2009, 01:58 AM	#1
Andy G Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Likes: 6 Liked 8 Times in 2 Posts	ET Consistency Old Super Stock racer from the late 70's, looking at giving it one final try at stock eliminator, while I still can. I'm in the process of choosing a car, and would like some idea's on what are the major contributing factors in consistency for a stock eliminator car? Is it engine size, valve size, rod length to stroke ratio, carb size, intake manifold, rpm, carb size in relation to engine size, soooo many factors to consider? It seems like most of the stock eliminator cars run in the higher classes, is this because they like to leave last, and play catch up, that way they would have more control of the situation at the finish line? Thank you all for your help. Andy G

07-24-2009, 04:41 AM	#2
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: ET Consistency Andy, control is an illusion. Drive/race how you are comfortable. Some like to chase, some like a clean tree and others like playing the finish line. Develope your program, learn by watching, talk to others and then make your own decisions based on how you are comfortable racing. Some past world champs drove slower cars. Stock comes down to car and driver. A division 1 proverb once told me "hit the tree, run the number and you are bullet proof". No excuses. Good luck and hope this helped. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

07-24-2009, 05:35 AM	#3
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: ET Consistency Andy, One of the best tools available today is the Luke Bogacki "This is bracket racing" web site. join the site and print off all the info. I think you will find it to be very enlightening. And do not let the web site title confuse you, the lessons are completely applicable to class racing. And a word about your combination/consistency question, the better an engine can breath, the less it is affected by conditions. Of course, all combinations change with the weather, it is a matter of learning your car. Luke will help with that. Personally, after years of experience, I like a chassis [speaking of stockers] that has leaf springs and uses the Cal-Trac system. Again, after years of experience, I do not like a chassis with rear control arms and coil springs. These are my thoughts from experience. . __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W