how much do build this to a stocker??
 

I have a 1982 malibu wagon classic(similar to jody langs wagon)..right now it just has a bracket motor small block in it with a glide...im looking to transfer it to a stocker...everything is there such as headlights, all interior etc...

not sure of the best combo for this car( 305 or 350??)

it doesnt have to be the fastest in class, im just not sure of everything i need besides...a motor,metric trans,rear end gears..

what else do i need??


how much can i do this for??

thanks-colton

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

A friend of mine runs stock and I asked him what it would take to switch my car over to stock, he told me to fill my trailer completely up with cash and I'd be about ready..........

PS..The trailer is a 44 footer :confused:

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

Whenever I build a racecar, I estimate the final cost and present it to my wife and she always says, "Add a thousand". I'm always wrong and she's always right. So listen to the words of a wise woman. I don't know what it's going to cost to build your car, but my wife might. Danny

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

colton i built my n/sa 95 mustang start to finish for under 10,000 and it runs under the index,it wont win class but i can still race everbody off dial, and you already have some of the stuff just do as much as you can your self and have some fun

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

Colton, which engine do you have now? just buy some pieces for it and run it. you do not need a metric trans and converter, just get a turbo 350 and run it. for getting your feet wet, its all you need. as time goes by, you can put more money in it and continue to build off what you have learned. dont get discouraged, do enough to be legal and come race with us, you'll like it!

Wade

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

right now it has a 355 with vortec heads, little bigger cam, with an edelbrock intake..nothing special...im guessing i will fall into M or N stock??

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

Colton my first advice would be to get a NHRA Rule book and read it from cover to cover,
and Im not saying this to be a smart -ss.

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

i was planning on doing that..just to make sure i do everything right...so about 5000 for a motor, 2000 for a tranny, 600 or 700 for a good carb, 800 for a good convertor, 200 for gears,and shifter for 190...so roughly 9500..plus tires, and good shocks..not bad i guess

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

Make some new friends, go to a couple div 4 races and talk with people with small block cars with motors similar to want you need to make you combo fit. There are some very good folks here that will point you in the right direction.

Re: how much do build this to a stocker??
 

Have you thought about running some IHRA crate motor stock with the vortec motor you got? You could do that while you're building your other combo?
Chip