The just because I can category....

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

I used F as an arbitrary example, trying not to tip my hand, perhaps that was a bad choice, because I see where your confusion is, but yes sort of.... what I am saying is actually I can build a W car that can run well into the 14's, I had one in the low 15s with timing and some other "things" none involved even cracking the motor, with a long duration cam and coatings... Its possibly and potentially faster, I could see the combo breaking the high 13's legally....100% legally, if it did break into the 13's thats where Im talking about 3 seconds.

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

I'm not sure that I follow this thead completely,but you are saying that you could build an F/S car that could run well into the eight second zone?
For example,the new F/SA index is 11.85.An 8.85 would be three seconds under.Is that correct?

[Mark Yacavone]

You're all over the map here. First it's a FWD, 4 cyl, then it's RWD. 15 seconds is only about 1 second under the slowest RWD class index. The first second comes easiest ,by the way.
I was going to treat this like Billy does,but then I remembered what it was like to be snowed in on a weekend . Enough for now.

[art leong]

Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

I can see the headlines now...."Man makes fortune building and selling FWD stock eliminator cars!!!"

Been There Done That
PS You must give new meaning to the word fortune. LOL

[Mark70Nova]

How 'bout a 71 Yugo??? lol...i'm just a wanna be Class Racer but, a long time racer, and it's always fun to see someone come along that thinks this stuff is soooooo easy.
It reminds me of people that say "anyone can drive in a straight line"...

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Zastava wasnt making them then, but "A Merry Yugo" in Barberton Ohios head Mechanic had a high 13 second one in about 87....the Fiat parts interchange albeit not legal for Stock eliminator

And just because Im new to Stock Eliminator means I have that much more to prove (to myself only) If I can kick some others in the teeth at the track along the way all the more fun, it also means I have a fresh perspective on rules and loopholes that others dont see. I have been racing since I was 8, Motorcycles, then karts then cars, then bikes again....30+ years now, yes Im 38, Ive died twice racing, so Id say Im pretty invested in it and know what is and what isnt possible from my own capabilities, I retired 2 years ago from my day job to do this full time.

Well see you at the Track next year Im sure well be running in A, B, D, E and F at all the Nationals (ab, def depending on field and where our best opps are).....I dont worry about the driving part, I leave that to hired guns when needed.

Cheers

Chris

(And yes it really is that easy to drive straight, if my 12 year old can....to drive straight GOOD is different and Ill give you that.....take a vintage GP bike that handles like a big gyro on a 4 hour road course endurance run....Hence the Drag racing, my body dosent recover as fast from that anymore)

Originally Posted by Mark70Nova

How 'bout a 71 Yugo??? lol...i'm just a wanna be Class Racer but, a long time racer, and it's always fun to see someone come along that thinks this stuff is soooooo easy.
It reminds me of people that say "anyone can drive in a straight line"...

[DIC GEARY]

DROOZE
Can I assume you are some of the young blood that is not suppose to be coming in to stock? Well, welcome aboard. I will say that your excitment and enthusiasm sounds like these old guys did in the 60's. If you want to get your name out there, may I suggest you bring your car to Indy in Sept and make your runs. If you accomplish your goal, I can guarantee your name will be well known by Monday night. You might even pick up a new nickmane along the way. The problem is NHRA will bring your new HP in a 40' shipping container and say they are just correcting a typo in the book, but if you truly want to become famous, this would do it and for $7K, what a bargain!

I say build it....

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

You're all over the map here. First it's a FWD, 4 cyl, then it's RWD. 15 seconds is only about 1 second under the slowest RWD class index. The first second comes easiest ,by the way.
I was going to treat this like Billy does,but then I remembered what it was like to be snowed in on a weekend . Enough for now.

Mark......He, just another young BS'er. He dosent have a clue until he gets out there.

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Thanks, I will be there, I think this second car should be done by Indy, and thats also what I like about it the HP adjustments wont piss on anyone parade for 1 and for 2 the car will be something to hang on to for me after its life in Stock, I dig em..........

lol...I like the crate comment.....

Cheers

Chris

Originally Posted by DIC GEARY

DROOZE
Can I assume you are some of the young blood that is not suppose to be coming in to stock? Well, welcome aboard. I will say that your excitment and enthusiasm sounds like these old guys did in the 60's. If you want to get your name out there, may I suggest you bring your car to Indy in Sept and make your runs. If you accomplish your goal, I can guarantee your name will be well known by Monday night. You might even pick up a new nickmane along the way. The problem is NHRA will bring your new HP in a 40' shipping container and say they are just correcting a typo in the book, but if you truly want to become famous, this would do it and for $7K, what a bargain!

I say build it....

[Mark70Nova]

Did a Google search to find out when Yugo's were made ,'eh? I was being sarcastic....You keep sayin' you've died twice, did you have an out of body experiance that told you how to build a 3 second under Stock Eliminator car?

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

No, I know a lot about cars specifically strange **** noone else digs, I had an 84 Yugo for a parts runner, brought over for emission and compliance testing...a good car, not one of the crappy cookie cutter jobs they did later, but actually build well....zippy little bugger with the right Fiat parts......

No no outer body experience, just black........and then oh **** I hurt waking up in the hospital later. No, but the last time (first time was when I was younger 19) the last time made me realize whats important, having fun and DOING it.....

So I do...... I dont JUST talk about it I do it....I do talk a lot but it helpps me bounce Ideas....

Originally Posted by Mark70Nova

Did a Google search to find out when Yugo's were made ,'eh? I was being sarcastic....You keep sayin' you've died twice, did you have an out of body experiance that told you how to build a 3 second under Stock Eliminator car?