New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator

[340Cuda]

Originally Posted by turbomike

No cutting will happen on the Challenger. Thank you to all who commented. I have lots of work to get done, and now I have a better idea of how to reach my goal.

In my opinion if you build an engine with much horsepower you will need to go to a cage and subfloor connectors or you will bend the car. Don't ask me how I know but being able to close the doors easily is nice.

However if you do the modifications with future removal in mind I don't think you will be doing terrible damage to the car or its value.

Welcome to the class racing, good luck and keep us posted on your plans and progress.

Bill

[turbomike]

I will be doing a cage and frame connectors, so I guess some mods will be done in the interest of safety, and suspension. I will be posting progress as the build goes on. Thanks again to everyone that responded.
Mike
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[Darcy Clarke]

Hi Mike,

As a Stock and Superstock racer that also does 90 percent of my own builds, I would say to take the time to look at other cars that work well. Reach out to guys running the combo you want to and see what help you can get. Sometimrs it is what not to do or waste money on things that don't matter. The 440 combo is a good combo that can be extremely fast!! There is nothing more satisfying as building it yourself!!

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/EA

[turbomike]

Yes, I will probably be going to Gainesville, and Silver dollar to do some recon, and talk to fellow Mopar guys...and Chevy and Ford too. Have built cars before but not on this level. Thanks for the advise

[Frank Castros]

As a D2 racer you MUST speak with Jack Zimmerman.

[Frank Castros]

Oh yeah, good luck, it's much harder than anything you have ever done before and it's addictive. Money will flow like lava.

[GTS340]

I made up a cage for a 70 Cuda last year. Happens to be a 440 4bbl running D/SA. Chromoly saves weight. Has to be tig welded.

Paul