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Old 11-13-2019, 04:18 PM   #18
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Default Re: If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...

Chris, my first question is what do you want to do with the car? What is your build budget? Also then what is your skill level and mechanical aptitude? Do you want to win class at the US Nationals or even just the ~-.80 or more in the summer heat it takes to make the field? Just divisionals or nationals too, local S/SS series and local bracket racing or what mix?



It may be sacrilege on here to say you can have lots of fun, race a lot and make money sometimes too if you focus on making a consistent bracket raceable car first, then later maybe make it 'fast' for heads up stuff. I would be surprised if more than 10% of all NHRA elimination rounds a year are heads up. Buying an existing car is cheaper, but the cheaper the car, the more effort and money you will probably have to exert to make it 'right' for your tastes.





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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
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