Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

Just pulling your chain some too. Interesting subject though ,hope more youngsters get into stockers/superstock. I need something to watch after my hat is handed to me in the first round. Rick

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

what after market crank is approved?

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

I don't see one either.
I'll have to ask "VR" when I see him.
Maybe he meant to say to send it to someone who is familiar with cranks for Stock and Super Stock, rather than a local crank grinder.

I feel kind of special , getting you to post again...Thanks

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

Will roller rockers fit under those valve covers?

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

Interesting story, I'm a NB stock eliminator racer but not new to shoe polish racing. Makes me glad I bought a good car that just needed a few updates.

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

I think they will. I think the stud girdle was the problem in the 70's.
NB could use double gaskets.This could be the cheapest part of the whole deal.

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

I just don’t think any youngsters are going to be beating the door down to build stock eliminator cars. Usually the only new blood we see is when their family has raced a stocker or super stocker. As my good friend Larry Hill would say, “ why would anyone spend so much money to go sooo SLOW ?? :confused:

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

NB doesn't have many usable parts, so far...
Hey VR, can I get away with using the 8.2 10 bolt rear?
VR> No, but the 12 bolt has always been legal as an option, but you need it for the 6.14's anyway. You'll need some 8.5 to 10 " light wheels to mount your radial slicks on.
NB> How much for the slicks?
VR> A lot..but you can probably buy some take offs from the high hp guys, for a bunch less.
NB breathes a temporary sigh of relief...

Hey VR, I see you have a fuel cell in your car. Do I need that?
VR> Oh yeah..It's for safety, plus you can clean out the old race gas easier so you don't pollute your fresh racing gas. That stuff ain't cheap.
NB asks how much per gallon and VR tells him . NB promptly passes out on the floor.
VR pours cold water on his head.
Will he ever wake up?
Stay tuned..

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

This is a dumb thread that is really not proving a point.
You are trying to make fun of years of Evolution caused by racers with deep pockets. As much as you can try to blame NHRA on these things, it was all due to people lobbying for these rule changes, just like the roller lifter post that gets brought up every couple months. Where does this go? Where another VR turns NB onto a front wheel drive stocker that will run the index for an affordable price?
These changes are here to stay and like everything in life, not everyone is happy about it, especially older racers who like how it was.
I'm not a fan of electric cars, but I will age out too and they will become the norm.

Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
 

I’m personally enjoying the thread, keep it going Mark. It offers a sobering view of how we got here. Simply what you get when you’ve selected a performance based class. While the .10-.20 under car might be prudent and even affordable who wants to live in fear of seeing your name on the ladder next to the racer who spends crazy $ to be at the top of the sheet. Ego also drive’s cost on the populated classes more so than competitive spirit.