I want to go Stocker Racing

Jack McCarthy · 09-17-2013, 12:29 PM

cmon guys teach him how to do it 2013 style...

option A
start by picking your combo
then begin to write letters to the hp committee
get your -20 or so hp off ...
then go racing...

or option B
spend big buck$$$ and buy a cobra jet
then go racing

seroiusly... buy a car, go racing
have fun...keep wife happy

jack

LIGOOMBA · 09-17-2013, 01:20 PM

I appreciate the input guys!!!
Right now,I'm trying to gather as much information as possible.As far as buying/building I would not mind buying something roller(Stocker material of course) or maybe buy a complete car.I could swing 25k-30k once my car is sold.Building from scratch scares me !!! I doubt i will go that route this time.Been there done that.Like it was said by the time I figure it out I could of bought one.I am looking for something in the middle.Roll cage done,suspension done,etc...Body work is not a problem for me.Ive seen a few in the past that seemed like great deals but just wasn't ready.
On another note ,what would an engine go for(350).Something competitive? And where can I get a rule book?

jmcarter · 09-17-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LIGOOMBA

...On another note ,what would an engine go for(350).Something competitive? And where can I get a rule book?

On the $ part how fast do you want to go? You can probably find a good backup motor that will run under the index for 3-5K; if you want a 1 under piece then be prepared to spend 12-15K but beware that they are worth that only if you have done your homework and tested all the chassis, converter, clutch, etc variables so that you can use that much power. To get a rulebook you need to join NHRA and you can then log in and get an electronic copy. Cheaper is to have a friend print you off a PDF file of the rulebook (or applicable sections).

You're getting a lot of great feedback, good luck.

LIGOOMBA · 09-17-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

On the $ part how fast do you want to go? You can probably find a good backup motor that will run under the index for 3-5K; if you want a 1 under piece then be prepared to spend 12-15K but beware that they are worth that only if you have done your homework and tested all the chassis, converter, clutch, etc variables so that you can use that much power. To get a rulebook you need to join NHRA and you can then log in and get an electronic copy. Cheaper is to have a friend print you off a PDF file of the rulebook (or applicable sections).

You're getting a lot of great feedback, good luck.

Thanks for,all,the input
No biggie , I am going to join the NHRA ,
On the engine that's what I figured at least 12k ,but of course everything needs to work together and that's more $ !!! .Ive been down this road.I just don't want to make any mistakes cause this is real new to me and a bit intimidating .There are some bad ***** looking cars out there that were running some impressive numbers.

Jeff Kempton · 09-17-2013, 09:21 PM

I agree with the others; buying a finished car is the most cost effective approach and will allow you to get out racing that much sooner. Whatever you decide it's good to hear that another new Stock Eliminator racer will soon be out there. Welcome!

jmcarter · 09-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Here's a good deal on a motor...

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=49054

cicero819 · 09-19-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Here's a good deal on a motor...

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=49054

Wow! best deal for sure and from a Great guy and engine builder!CR

LIGOOMBA · 09-19-2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Here's a good deal on a motor...

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=49054

Wow !!! That is a good deal ! And they are good builders ! All I need is a car ! I was going to go look at a 70 Camaro tomorrow ! I'm waiting for my rule book so I can start studying !!
LOL !

Irondog · 09-22-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

cmon guys teach him how to do it 2013 style...

option A
start by picking your combo
then begin to write letters to the hp committee
get your -20 or so hp off ...
then go racing...

or option B
spend big buck$$$ and buy a cobra jet
then go racing

seroiusly... buy a car, go racing
have fun...keep wife happy

jack

Here,Here!! #1, keep wife happy!! #2, Have fun!! We tell our kids and been told our whole lives, " Your playin for the FUN of it!!"

LIGOOMBA · 09-22-2013, 09:42 AM

What does flogged mean ????
This seems alot more involved and intimidating by the post ! LOL !
Plenty of IHRA tracks down here.I guess I'm gonna have to get and IHRA rule book !
I thought about the idea of the 4 th generation Camaro cause they are a dime a dozen ! I seen a V8 car the other day in someone's driveway.$1000 .150k miles,V8,original owner,NO T tops.Mint interior,back seat did not look like it was sat in,console and dash were perfect as wella as carpet,paint was a little faded and it had a few really small parking lot dings . I would end up painting any car I but anyway being I was in the body business .I figured get a car I can afford right now and start working on it till my race ar sell.
Will that car work in IHRA ?

09-17-2013, 09:21 PM	#5
Jeff Kempton Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 238 Likes: 1,043 Liked 66 Times in 30 Posts	Re: I want to go Stocker Racing I agree with the others; buying a finished car is the most cost effective approach and will allow you to get out racing that much sooner. Whatever you decide it's good to hear that another new Stock Eliminator racer will soon be out there. Welcome! Last edited by Jeff Kempton; 09-18-2013 at 09:37 AM.

09-19-2013, 04:12 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: I want to go Stocker Racing Here's a good deal on a motor... http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=49054 __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-22-2013, 09:42 AM	#10
LIGOOMBA Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I want to go Stocker Racing What does flogged mean ???? This seems alot more involved and intimidating by the post ! LOL ! Plenty of IHRA tracks down here.I guess I'm gonna have to get and IHRA rule book ! I thought about the idea of the 4 th generation Camaro cause they are a dime a dozen ! I seen a V8 car the other day in someone's driveway.$1000 .150k miles,V8,original owner,NO T tops.Mint interior,back seat did not look like it was sat in,console and dash were perfect as wella as carpet,paint was a little faded and it had a few really small parking lot dings . I would end up painting any car I but anyway being I was in the body business .I figured get a car I can afford right now and start working on it till my race ar sell. Will that car work in IHRA ?

09-17-2013, 12:29 PM	#1
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: I want to go Stocker Racing cmon guys teach him how to do it 2013 style... option A start by picking your combo then begin to write letters to the hp committee get your -20 or so hp off ... then go racing... or option B spend big buck$$$ and buy a cobra jet then go racing seroiusly... buy a car, go racing have fun...keep wife happy jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

09-17-2013, 01:20 PM	#2
LIGOOMBA Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Matthews NC Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I want to go Stocker Racing I appreciate the input guys!!! Right now,I'm trying to gather as much information as possible.As far as buying/building I would not mind buying something roller(Stocker material of course) or maybe buy a complete car.I could swing 25k-30k once my car is sold.Building from scratch scares me !!! I doubt i will go that route this time.Been there done that.Like it was said by the time I figure it out I could of bought one.I am looking for something in the middle.Roll cage done,suspension done,etc...Body work is not a problem for me.Ive seen a few in the past that seemed like great deals but just wasn't ready. On another note ,what would an engine go for(350).Something competitive? And where can I get a rule book?