best motor and car combination for the money

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by dsh1717

i know there is no cheap way in the sport. but can someone point me in the right direction on what the cheapest car to build

Need more info... Speed costs money

What are your parameters? 4 cyl? inline 6 ?, V6 ? V8?....... V10?


Some people will race a 16 second car if they think they can win with it...while some others have to have a 10 second car, whether they go rounds with it or not..

[dsh1717]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Need more info... Speed costs money

What are your parameters? 4 cyl? inline 6 ?, V6 ? V8?....... V10?


Some people will race a 16 second car if they think they can win with it...while some others have to have a 10 second car, whether they go rounds with it or not..

i have a 1962 nova wagon that im thinking of using. i may do the 194 inline six, it will be slow but in turn should be fun.

[Mark Yacavone]

Probably one of the worst cars for V/SA...2 speed, small cam ,small carb.
If you 're in love with the car, you should make it a 64 and put a 283 in it for J,K,L.
There are plenty of guys on here that can help you with that one..
You're not going to slap together a cheap 283 and be competitive in those classes though...
You still haven't defined "cheap" from your perspective...

[Paul Wong]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Probably one of the worst cars for V/SA...2 speed, small cam ,small carb.
If you 're in love with the car, you should make it a 64 and put a 283 in it for J,K,L.
There are plenty of guys on here that can help you with that one..
You're not going to slap together a cheap 283 and be competitive in those classes though...
You still haven't defined "cheap" from your perspective...

This is the way to go if your going to use this car.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by dsh1717

it will be slow but in turn should be fun.

If you really mean that it should be fun and having fun is your main goal then do the 194. Jim Watson from Tennessee or Kentucky runs real well with a 194. A 2V 283 will index and keep from having to cut up the car too. If you want to set the world on fire and make a name for yourself then get a big block Camaro or a late model injected car. Make it a red one.

[Bob Don]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

If you really mean that it should be fun and having fun is your main goal then do the 194. Jim Watson from Tennessee or Kentucky runs real well with a 194. A 2V 283 will index and keep from having to cut up the car too. If you want to set the world on fire and make a name for yourself then get a big block Camaro or a late model injected car. Make it a red one.

Hey Billy - I figured this thread would draw you out of the woodwork!

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Some people will race a 16 second car if they think they can win with it...while some others have to have a 10 second car, whether they go rounds with it or not..

Mark, you don't know any people like that do you?

[Bob Pagano]

hear is a tip, Mark and Billy can lead you to some very good picks, Both are very good at it. Go back and look up the Dime Rocket thread, good place to start. Buy if you can, much cheaper.

[MikeFicacci]

How about faster cars? B,C,D,E......other than the Drag Paks and Mustangs. The LS1 Corvette/GTO is a steal at 340.

[countrypuppy4865]

You will spend nearly the same money as a drag pack to build an LS1 corvette or GTO that's the downfall to them