Newbee Thinking bout this class

powerhead · 05-18-2014, 09:53 AM

Sorta been thinking bout looking into a 15 Cobra Jet 429 (if available) and wondering whats the disadvantages or advantages of this class of racing. Really dont know much about NHRA been running NMRA/NMCA stuff . Is this a breakout class? What are you allowed todo to your car? Like Trannys? Heads? suspension.

Geerhead55 · 05-18-2014, 09:59 PM

Wow,, are you getting ready to open a can of worms! There are a lot of rules in NHRA stock and SS as opposed to NMCA and NMRA. I don't know where you're located,, but my advice in this early going for you, would be to go to a divisional or national event and check out the superstock cars,, especially the Cobra Jet racers. You can pick their brains and get a feel for what all is involved, should you decide to participate in this style of racing,,, good luck on your choice.
Also,, a word of advice here on the forum, "Newbee",, don't be one of those no-namers. Go ahead and use your name,, you'll get more responses that way.
Danny Durham

Bill Harris · 01-30-2015, 11:11 AM

OK, stay calm, take a deep breath and slowly back away from the edge of the cliff. Then turn and RUN as fast as you can.

Jim Hanig · 02-23-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bill harris

ok, stay calm, take a deep breath and slowly back away from the edge of the cliff. Then turn and run as fast as you can.

x 10

Tony Corley · 02-24-2015, 09:47 AM

It doesn't appear that he ever posted after the initial post, but if this is the same Team Powerhead from NMRA/NMCA, those guys were serious in the 10.5" N/A classes. I'm pretty sure they had the first N/A 10.5 Mustang in the 7's in NMRA/NMCA legal trim. In other words, they are not strangers to spending big money and lots of time racing in a class, lol.

Mark Yacavone · 02-24-2015, 05:02 PM

Tony, Then you're right .This will be easy for them..Take out the plastic or the checkbook
and tell everyone you're in a hurry for their services.
Doing this stuff all yourself is what's hard..That's why so few go that route anymore.

Tony Corley · 02-24-2015, 09:47 PM

I agree Mark. I personally enjoy the build process and the challenge of trying to make things work by myself.

Philip Saran · 03-02-2015, 10:53 PM

He probably already knows it, but nobody said it, plan on $100K
just to buy the car plu$, plu$ and plu$.

Tony Corley · 03-03-2015, 09:34 AM

Like I said earlier, if it is the same guys that I think it is, they would probably be saving money racing this class over what it appeared they were spending in NMRA/NMCA. If memory serves me correctly, they were fielding multiple cars at one time, in a class where engine costs easily surpass Comp Eliminator. I don't know them personally, just remember watching them race.

05-18-2014, 09:53 AM	#1
powerhead Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbee Thinking bout this class Sorta been thinking bout looking into a 15 Cobra Jet 429 (if available) and wondering whats the disadvantages or advantages of this class of racing. Really dont know much about NHRA been running NMRA/NMCA stuff . Is this a breakout class? What are you allowed todo to your car? Like Trannys? Heads? suspension.

05-18-2014, 09:59 PM	#2
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class Wow,, are you getting ready to open a can of worms! There are a lot of rules in NHRA stock and SS as opposed to NMCA and NMRA. I don't know where you're located,, but my advice in this early going for you, would be to go to a divisional or national event and check out the superstock cars,, especially the Cobra Jet racers. You can pick their brains and get a feel for what all is involved, should you decide to participate in this style of racing,,, good luck on your choice. Also,, a word of advice here on the forum, "Newbee",, don't be one of those no-namers. Go ahead and use your name,, you'll get more responses that way. Danny Durham Last edited by Geerhead55; 05-20-2014 at 01:23 AM.

01-30-2015, 11:11 AM	#3
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 420 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class OK, stay calm, take a deep breath and slowly back away from the edge of the cliff. Then turn and RUN as fast as you can. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

02-24-2015, 09:47 AM	#5
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 230 Likes: 15 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class It doesn't appear that he ever posted after the initial post, but if this is the same Team Powerhead from NMRA/NMCA, those guys were serious in the 10.5" N/A classes. I'm pretty sure they had the first N/A 10.5 Mustang in the 7's in NMRA/NMCA legal trim. In other words, they are not strangers to spending big money and lots of time racing in a class, lol.

02-24-2015, 05:02 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,658 Likes: 2,764 Liked 4,848 Times in 1,842 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class Tony, Then you're right .This will be easy for them..Take out the plastic or the checkbook and tell everyone you're in a hurry for their services. Doing this stuff all yourself is what's hard..That's why so few go that route anymore. __________________ Real life never quite adds up.... Jay Farrar

02-24-2015, 09:47 PM	#7
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 230 Likes: 15 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class I agree Mark. I personally enjoy the build process and the challenge of trying to make things work by myself.

03-02-2015, 10:53 PM	#8
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 726 Likes: 160 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class He probably already knows it, but nobody said it, plan on $100K just to buy the car plu$, plu$ and plu$. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

03-03-2015, 09:34 AM	#9
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 230 Likes: 15 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Newbee Thinking bout this class Like I said earlier, if it is the same guys that I think it is, they would probably be saving money racing this class over what it appeared they were spending in NMRA/NMCA. If memory serves me correctly, they were fielding multiple cars at one time, in a class where engine costs easily surpass Comp Eliminator. I don't know them personally, just remember watching them race.