If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

Which car would you build? I'm looking at the C5 Vette, Gen 5 Camaro, the new style Dodge Challenger or what? Knowing that the rear suspensions in these cars listed have to be changed over to straight axle. Any and all input is welcome, pos or neg!

Thanks in advanced... Chris

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

none, 83 camaro 305(buy a roller or a finsh car and then update it), cheaper and very competitive if I was a newbie.if cash is no problem then something newer(buy a roller or a finsh car and then update it)

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

Regardless which one you choose , the rear suspension setup must meet the NHRA accepted design for these cars ,which means the 4 bar design and measurements that the original builders submitted to NHRA must be adhered to .
Also a wheelbarrow full of large denomination bills will make the build go smoothly .
In my opinion ,as an old guy, the Challenger is much easier to build and work around in ,due to its larger size.
Although ,there are kits now made for the Vette.

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

If it were me I would not build a car but buy one already done .A racecar that will run under the index instantly>There are some good race cars for sale .By buying one now You can be competitive unless You want to build your own car and spend twice as much money getting it competitive or buy one and be competitive instantly.Tom Nolan has a stocker that is a rocket ship for sale in the Race cars for sale in this web site

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

I'd buy Dan Fletcher's COPO. Already tested and worked out, proven winner and at 85k much cheaper than what you're going to have in building one yourself.

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

buy my cobra jet has run 1.90 under index and Q #1 at this years us nationals just freshen and ready to go and only $55,000 call 309-523-3922

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

This is also an option.

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

For anyone starting in Stock eliminator, my advice is buy a car already built, after you've earn enough experience racing and working on the car you will be able to answer the question yourself.Work and have fun at understanding the class.

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

I built a new car, should have bought one that was done. Not sure I would do it again. But now I am having fun with my 79 Mustang U/SA

Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...
 

I've done both. Build a car from nothing and bought a complete running competitive car. Buying a car complete and competitive is way easier but not as fulfilling as building it yourself. As long as you have the time and money.But sure is nice being able to race immediately. Confused yet........lol