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JimNolan · 11-19-2009, 06:09 PM

Fellows,
I've got a question about which way I should go with a car that I just purchased. I bought a 1963 Z code (390) Galaxie XL that is completely bone stock with the original engine and automatic transmission. I'm going to fix it up for drag racing as I've already got a 57 Fairlane cruiser for show and go.
Should I build the car to keep it in the Stock class or should I build it for the Super Stock class. From what I've been able to read you almost need the window sticker to run in the stock class. Where as you can modifiy the engine and chassis somewhat in the Super Stock class. Money is an object so I thought I'd ask you guys since you've already been there. Any responses will greatly be appreciated. Street racing and two or three bracket races is all I've done before. I rebuild all my old cars engines and have done some modification work before. Example: I'm running a 300 hp 390, TKO 600, 3.70 posi W/ disc brakes, frt and rear sway bars etc. in my 57 now and all the modifications and grunt work was done by me. Jim

11-19-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
JimNolan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stock or Super Stock Fellows, I've got a question about which way I should go with a car that I just purchased. I bought a 1963 Z code (390) Galaxie XL that is completely bone stock with the original engine and automatic transmission. I'm going to fix it up for drag racing as I've already got a 57 Fairlane cruiser for show and go. Should I build the car to keep it in the Stock class or should I build it for the Super Stock class. From what I've been able to read you almost need the window sticker to run in the stock class. Where as you can modifiy the engine and chassis somewhat in the Super Stock class. Money is an object so I thought I'd ask you guys since you've already been there. Any responses will greatly be appreciated. Street racing and two or three bracket races is all I've done before. I rebuild all my old cars engines and have done some modification work before. Example: I'm running a 300 hp 390, TKO 600, 3.70 posi W/ disc brakes, frt and rear sway bars etc. in my 57 now and all the modifications and grunt work was done by me. Jim