Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie

68Mustang · 10-11-2007, 10:05 AM

I know very little about stockers and no one where I lives know anything about them so I have no idea of where to even start. I have a 68 Mustang coupe and would like to build a crate motor stocker. Looking for any help you can give. I know some combos are better than others so which motor can I or should I be looking to run in my car and what class would that put me in. What are you allowed and not allowed to do to the motors. I live In Virginia does anyone know an engine builder that understands crate motors and the rules that go along with them.
Also I know there is more than just the motor there is the transmission, converter, gear and suspension all working together that makes these car work and that a stoker is expensive, but ballpark how much does it cost to build one of these cars.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.

LouisJeffery · 10-11-2007, 11:22 AM

Crate motor stock is a great place to start especially with a car that does not have a real good natural combo to run. We run a 1972 Maverick in L/CM with the 215 - 240hp 302 which is the Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer engine. The 270 - 250 hp 302 is also a good combo that we run in a 1985 Capri in M/CM. Any machine shop that understands stock can get you on track with a crate motor. We use Bullet cams, edelbrock performer RPM airgap manifold and a 3310 Holley carb. Good luck and welcome to Stock. Louis Jeffery 3225 stock IHRA

68Mustang · 10-11-2007, 11:34 AM

Is the 351 or 392 motor a good combo.
Which class would i have to run with these motors.

Chris1529 · 10-11-2007, 01:58 PM

per the NHRA classification guide, your cars shipping weight with a 302 V8 is 2874#.

divide shipping weight by factored hp to determine class.

I think these calculations are correct.

392ci/430/410 hp =7.00 lb/hp is C/CM

351ci/385/375 hp=7.66 lb/hp is D/CM

302ci/320/330 hp= 9.58 lb/hp is H/CM

302ci/270/250 hp=11.50 lb/hp is L/CM

racer913 · 10-11-2007, 10:08 PM

GT stock or crate motor what is best for getting into stock?

greg fulk · 10-12-2007, 02:50 AM

I's say stock GT.....then again that depends on what you want to do....their are alot of good combo's out their for both chevy & fords....I know little about mopars but i'm sure their are good combos their too. remember it has to be an 80 or newer car with an older engine.. (NO FI engines)

10-11-2007, 10:05 AM	#1
68Mustang Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie I know very little about stockers and no one where I lives know anything about them so I have no idea of where to even start. I have a 68 Mustang coupe and would like to build a crate motor stocker. Looking for any help you can give. I know some combos are better than others so which motor can I or should I be looking to run in my car and what class would that put me in. What are you allowed and not allowed to do to the motors. I live In Virginia does anyone know an engine builder that understands crate motors and the rules that go along with them. Also I know there is more than just the motor there is the transmission, converter, gear and suspension all working together that makes these car work and that a stoker is expensive, but ballpark how much does it cost to build one of these cars. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.

10-11-2007, 11:22 AM	#2
LouisJeffery Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie Crate motor stock is a great place to start especially with a car that does not have a real good natural combo to run. We run a 1972 Maverick in L/CM with the 215 - 240hp 302 which is the Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer engine. The 270 - 250 hp 302 is also a good combo that we run in a 1985 Capri in M/CM. Any machine shop that understands stock can get you on track with a crate motor. We use Bullet cams, edelbrock performer RPM airgap manifold and a 3310 Holley carb. Good luck and welcome to Stock. Louis Jeffery 3225 stock IHRA __________________ Louis Jeffery 3225 STK

10-11-2007, 11:34 AM	#3
68Mustang Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie Is the 351 or 392 motor a good combo. Which class would i have to run with these motors.

10-11-2007, 01:58 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie per the NHRA classification guide, your cars shipping weight with a 302 V8 is 2874#. divide shipping weight by factored hp to determine class. I think these calculations are correct. 392ci/430/410 hp =7.00 lb/hp is C/CM 351ci/385/375 hp=7.66 lb/hp is D/CM 302ci/320/330 hp= 9.58 lb/hp is H/CM 302ci/270/250 hp=11.50 lb/hp is L/CM __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-11-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
racer913 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie GT stock or crate motor what is best for getting into stock?

10-12-2007, 02:50 AM	#6
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Question about crate motor stockers for a newbie I's say stock GT.....then again that depends on what you want to do....their are alot of good combo's out their for both chevy & fords....I know little about mopars but i'm sure their are good combos their too. remember it has to be an 80 or newer car with an older engine.. (NO FI engines) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"