Looking to Join in 2011

dragracer502 · 09-28-2010, 11:39 PM

when you get it to the track come say hello. never a shortage of someone to talk to, or hear a story from at a Can Am race

JSLRacing · 09-29-2010, 08:02 AM

I currently looking to run DF/S with either a Neon or a an 83 Charger.

I should be making my decision soon so I can get the engine to the machine shop.

It has been five years since I last made a pass. That was in the Big Block Aspen I used to run before I sold it. Time to get back to it..

dragracer502 · 09-29-2010, 10:22 AM

Yikes, do we allow front wheel drive stock in Can Am? You know, you can rear wheel conversion those cars and run crate motor

JSLRacing · 09-29-2010, 11:07 AM

WHAT? The rules just say legal stock or Super Stock cars... It doesn't say you have to run a certain speed.

You obviously have more money than I do.

dragracer502 · 09-29-2010, 11:45 AM

you're right, just saying what other options you have. nothing to worry about. And I can't have more money than you......I have a race car

JSLRacing · 09-29-2010, 11:48 AM

LOL ..

I was out of work for 1 1/2 years so the car that was going to be a J/SA ending up being sold to pay the mortgage.

Now that I'm back to work I have to start from scratch. All my toys and parts are gone.

Baby Steps..

CrateCamaro · 09-29-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLRacing

I currently looking to run DF/S with either a Neon or a an 83 Charger.

I should be making my decision soon so I can get the engine to the machine shop.

It has been five years since I last made a pass. That was in the Big Block Aspen I used to run before I sold it. Time to get back to it..

So your telling me its cheaper to build a neon that will run the index and stay together for 2 qualifiers and 5-6 rounds of racing for 10 races than to build a 70's duster with a 300hp magnum crate engine? If your starting from scratch I would think a neon would be way more expensive to bulletproof than a duster/dart sport/ect. Stock eliminator with a crate engine is as cheap as it gets. The engine can come right out of a van and change the cam, valvetrain and intake manifold and it will run the index no problem because a dodge for some reason has a way conservative HP rating. Just my 2 cents.

JSLRacing · 09-29-2010, 01:36 PM

I can answer your question a few ways.

I have a Neon, I do not have a Duster ( so I would have to buy one, and they are not cheap or plentiful)

To run the Duster I would also need:

Caltrac Bars, 8 3/4 Axle, a sure-grip unit, gears and a new driveshaft, Two headers insitead of one for the neon, 4 pistons instead of 8 in the crate motor, and an expensive converter and tranny in the Duster. Running low 15's will not require the same level of expensive parts as a 11 second crate motor car.

The Neon just needs to run the index, not set the record. So a good rebuild, headers and side gears will get it done and of course a set of slicks..

I'm not looking to build a $6000+ dollar race car here. I just want a legal car that can run the National Event at Grand Bend and so I can check off one on my bucket list.

Winning Indy in 1997 brings back a lot of memories and I want to do that again.

dragracer502 · 09-29-2010, 02:37 PM

Mr CrateCamaro,

do I smell you making a new friend? make sure you PM directions to your stag so we can continue the conversation

By the way I vote for ANY body style other than the Neon

JSLRacing · 09-29-2010, 02:59 PM

Oops.. I get it now....

09-28-2010, 11:39 PM	#1
dragracer502 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163 Likes: 6 Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 when you get it to the track come say hello. never a shortage of someone to talk to, or hear a story from at a Can Am race

09-29-2010, 08:02 AM	#2
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 I currently looking to run DF/S with either a Neon or a an 83 Charger. I should be making my decision soon so I can get the engine to the machine shop. It has been five years since I last made a pass. That was in the Big Block Aspen I used to run before I sold it. Time to get back to it.. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-29-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
dragracer502 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163 Likes: 6 Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 Yikes, do we allow front wheel drive stock in Can Am? You know, you can rear wheel conversion those cars and run crate motor

09-29-2010, 11:07 AM	#4
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 WHAT? The rules just say legal stock or Super Stock cars... It doesn't say you have to run a certain speed. You obviously have more money than I do. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-29-2010, 11:45 AM	#5
dragracer502 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163 Likes: 6 Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 you're right, just saying what other options you have. nothing to worry about. And I can't have more money than you......I have a race car

09-29-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 LOL .. I was out of work for 1 1/2 years so the car that was going to be a J/SA ending up being sold to pay the mortgage. Now that I'm back to work I have to start from scratch. All my toys and parts are gone. Baby Steps.. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-29-2010, 01:36 PM	#8
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 I can answer your question a few ways. I have a Neon, I do not have a Duster ( so I would have to buy one, and they are not cheap or plentiful) To run the Duster I would also need: Caltrac Bars, 8 3/4 Axle, a sure-grip unit, gears and a new driveshaft, Two headers insitead of one for the neon, 4 pistons instead of 8 in the crate motor, and an expensive converter and tranny in the Duster. Running low 15's will not require the same level of expensive parts as a 11 second crate motor car. The Neon just needs to run the index, not set the record. So a good rebuild, headers and side gears will get it done and of course a set of slicks.. I'm not looking to build a $6000+ dollar race car here. I just want a legal car that can run the National Event at Grand Bend and so I can check off one on my bucket list. Winning Indy in 1997 brings back a lot of memories and I want to do that again. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-29-2010, 02:37 PM	#9
dragracer502 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 163 Likes: 6 Liked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 Mr CrateCamaro, do I smell you making a new friend? make sure you PM directions to your stag so we can continue the conversation By the way I vote for ANY body style other than the Neon

09-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#10
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to Join in 2011 Oops.. I get it now.... __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals Last edited by JSLRacing; 09-29-2010 at 03:41 PM. Reason: Not reading the post before properly