[Ron Middleton]

The year modal on the Malibu isn't hard to change enough for NHRA/IHRA and finding parts are easier than some others. If I were to start from scratch I would spend some serious time looking at the classification guides and find a fairly favorable combination that won't be as hard to make competitive. Look through the qualifying and elimination runs from Drag Race Central and see if there is a combo that runs good that you like. The smaller carb and/or motors seem to be effected by weather changes more than combos with bigger engines/carbs. Fuel Injected cars are getting more affordable. If I had it to do over again I would buy a car that is already running and go from there. Believe me it will save you money in the long run. There areseveral cars for sale now that would make a good startercar. JMT.