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Dan Fahey · 07-13-2012, 02:46 PM

WELL could build a Pure Stocker.
One with a large enough trunk to haul everything and drive it to the track.

Gears, Converter, DOT's, aftermarket IHRA PS Legal Cam.
Best if you get one with a trans with overdrive for highway cruising.
Change tires at track or use drag radials.

Purchased my Impala SS in 95 and kept modifying into a useable Stocker.
AND has run .85 under on a good day.

B-Body platforms (Caprices, Roadmasters, Fleetwoods, wagons) would fit.
Older Mustangs and Camaro/FB's are very popular and competitive.
Late Model Caddy/GTO/G8 fit well too and can run the index with a Tune and DOT's.

The unique feature about IHRA.
Get agood platform. Do a little at a time to get to where you want.
Battle of time and money.

The real costs are legacy.
Hotel, Pit Fees, Food, Ice, Gas.
Later will want a Tow Car and Trailer which adds more legacy costs.

The TIME and of course assesorizing the Wife to help maintain sanity !!

Dan

07-13-2012, 02:46 PM	#32
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Newbie looking to start in stock WELL could build a Pure Stocker. One with a large enough trunk to haul everything and drive it to the track. Gears, Converter, DOT's, aftermarket IHRA PS Legal Cam. Best if you get one with a trans with overdrive for highway cruising. Change tires at track or use drag radials. Purchased my Impala SS in 95 and kept modifying into a useable Stocker. AND has run .85 under on a good day. B-Body platforms (Caprices, Roadmasters, Fleetwoods, wagons) would fit. Older Mustangs and Camaro/FB's are very popular and competitive. Late Model Caddy/GTO/G8 fit well too and can run the index with a Tune and DOT's. The unique feature about IHRA. Get agood platform. Do a little at a time to get to where you want. Battle of time and money. The real costs are legacy. Hotel, Pit Fees, Food, Ice, Gas. Later will want a Tow Car and Trailer which adds more legacy costs. The TIME and of course assesorizing the Wife to help maintain sanity !! Dan Last edited by Dan Fahey; 07-13-2012 at 02:48 PM.