Anyone here race an inline six? - Page 2

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 09:58 PM

WOW, this has been an eye opener! Just when I think the Mopar is a goner, here's a good case for it, though I don't have one at the ready, except access to a 78 wagon. When I think more about the Ford, hmm, not so good. The Rambler is still an open case though...

How long did it take you guys to figure out what to build, and why did you build the combos you did, if I may ask? I'm looking for all the insight I can before picking up a wrench...

Dave Turner · 01-11-2009, 10:17 PM

I suspect that many of us arrived upon the scene without a lot of research. A "good buy" presented itself and it followed us home. Some have been racing in the category long enough to have learned what combination fits their preferences. Everyone has different priorities and concepts of the ideal Stock Eliminator "blueprint". I purchased a car with a 6cyl drivetrain which had already been campaigned as a stocker. My intent was to convert it to a Crate Motor car as finances allowed. I decided, however, that I could learn the science of the sport with the current set-up and have some fun being different.

The best piece of advice I can offer would be to make sure that you stay within a self imposed budget and never lose sight of the goals you have set......where's my checkbook??

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 10:27 PM

My main goal was to get a car going and see what it could do. I have always been fascinated with what you guys can do with such tight parameters to work in. I have no problem with a slower car, my first drag car was my street car, running 15.45's, and I won a few times with it. I think slower cars can be much more dangerous lol. I love the parity and challenges of this class more than worrying about speed, which is why stubborn me wants to build rather than buy. I only have one track with a divisional race near me, (only 3 tracks total in Montana), but I have a track here that runs 8 times a year so I have a place to try out things. Worst case scenario is I have some good knowledge and stories to share and a potentially good bracket car! I know it'll take alot of time and money, but I've wanted to do this for a few years now. I never did, mainly because I didn't know a place like this existed where I could get some good advice beforehand.

A silly part of me would love to have a national record, even if for a day. Wonder what fits in W/SA?

01-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? WOW, this has been an eye opener! Just when I think the Mopar is a goner, here's a good case for it, though I don't have one at the ready, except access to a 78 wagon. When I think more about the Ford, hmm, not so good. The Rambler is still an open case though... How long did it take you guys to figure out what to build, and why did you build the combos you did, if I may ask? I'm looking for all the insight I can before picking up a wrench...

01-11-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? I suspect that many of us arrived upon the scene without a lot of research. A "good buy" presented itself and it followed us home. Some have been racing in the category long enough to have learned what combination fits their preferences. Everyone has different priorities and concepts of the ideal Stock Eliminator "blueprint". I purchased a car with a 6cyl drivetrain which had already been campaigned as a stocker. My intent was to convert it to a Crate Motor car as finances allowed. I decided, however, that I could learn the science of the sport with the current set-up and have some fun being different. The best piece of advice I can offer would be to make sure that you stay within a self imposed budget and never lose sight of the goals you have set......where's my checkbook?? __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

01-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? My main goal was to get a car going and see what it could do. I have always been fascinated with what you guys can do with such tight parameters to work in. I have no problem with a slower car, my first drag car was my street car, running 15.45's, and I won a few times with it. I think slower cars can be much more dangerous lol. I love the parity and challenges of this class more than worrying about speed, which is why stubborn me wants to build rather than buy. I only have one track with a divisional race near me, (only 3 tracks total in Montana), but I have a track here that runs 8 times a year so I have a place to try out things. Worst case scenario is I have some good knowledge and stories to share and a potentially good bracket car! I know it'll take alot of time and money, but I've wanted to do this for a few years now. I never did, mainly because I didn't know a place like this existed where I could get some good advice beforehand. A silly part of me would love to have a national record, even if for a day. Wonder what fits in W/SA?