Help building Stock class car

JoeCool108 · 12-06-2009, 11:42 PM

Ok Guys, several years ago, I raced a 1974 W/S mustang in the northeast. I have the bug again and have a 1993 Mustang 2.3 Liter with an auto. I need some advice about if this car and engine can be competetive in its class. I think it would be a W. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

Ed Fernandez · 12-06-2009, 11:47 PM

There's a guy in Arizona who I'm sure has a little bit of experience he might be willing to share.Yuk,Yuk.I mean Yac,Yac.

Mike Carr · 12-06-2009, 11:53 PM

Actually, the sedan and hatchback fit U, meaning it can also run T and V. The convertible fits V, which can also run U and W. The motor is rated 125 HP by NHRA.

http://www.nhra.net/tech_specs/class...s/1993FORD.xls

Philip Saran · 12-07-2009, 02:19 AM

You should just buy Mark's little white mustang and save yourself
time, money and grief.

Jack Matyas · 12-07-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Saran

You should just buy Mark's little white mustang and save yourself
time, money and grief.

JoeCool -- I agree -- just buy Yac's neat little Mustang and go to the head of the pack - it can be had with stick or auto and since he's had not much luck selling in this economy he'll be glad to take your call . And its been thru teardown many times ! ! !

Greg Barsamian · 12-07-2009, 08:56 AM

There's a real fast "Stick Car" in New Hampshire with Spares as well!

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=21500

JoeCool108 · 12-08-2009, 12:15 PM

I know Mark has been around and builds great cars. As someone earlier stated the economy is the issue and with 3 kids its hard to spare the cash. I have the car already and the parts, my labor is free. I wanted to know if the combo can be competetive.

Ron Middleton · 12-08-2009, 01:27 PM

Joe Cool108,
there really isn't any reason you shouldn't beel able to be competitve. Engine specs are very similar to the 1976 models that run competively. The dual plug head design and EDIS may take a while to figure out but shouldn't be a big problem. Go to www.wilsonracingms.com for MS2 bolt in engine management system. Bo at www.bo-port.com can help with head and cam.
I have 1992 that I originally was going to run but then got the Turbo Copue and decided to go different direction with the 92 Mustang. I know with what I played around with on the '92 2.3l it wasn't that far off and way over weight. I should have been able to be competitive. Good Luck.

JoeCool108 · 12-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Well if the car is too heavy, doesnt that put it at a disadvantage? I know class racing rules are very restrictive. I prefer to race in a class, its much more of a challenge than a bracket car.

scott helms · 12-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Joe cool if you want a competetive car I'll sell you my 66 Impala O,P,Q /SA went 13.037 @ 101.MPH, thats 106.3 under index on IHRA side @PBIR last weekend,in IHRA Q/SA weight call me at 813-363-5388 cell,(Won class at Houston tx.and No problem la.,won GATORS,fl. won and runner up at SSSSA races this year) also have spare stuff

12-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
JoeCool108 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Help building Stock class car Ok Guys, several years ago, I raced a 1974 W/S mustang in the northeast. I have the bug again and have a 1993 Mustang 2.3 Liter with an auto. I need some advice about if this car and engine can be competetive in its class. I think it would be a W. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

12-06-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car There's a guy in Arizona who I'm sure has a little bit of experience he might be willing to share.Yuk,Yuk.I mean Yac,Yac. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

12-06-2009, 11:53 PM	#3
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car Actually, the sedan and hatchback fit U, meaning it can also run T and V. The convertible fits V, which can also run U and W. The motor is rated 125 HP by NHRA. http://www.nhra.net/tech_specs/class...s/1993FORD.xls __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

12-07-2009, 02:19 AM	#4
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car You should just buy Mark's little white mustang and save yourself time, money and grief. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

12-07-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 725 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car There's a real fast "Stick Car" in New Hampshire with Spares as well! http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=21500 Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 12-07-2009 at 04:01 PM.

12-08-2009, 12:15 PM	#7
JoeCool108 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car I know Mark has been around and builds great cars. As someone earlier stated the economy is the issue and with 3 kids its hard to spare the cash. I have the car already and the parts, my labor is free. I wanted to know if the combo can be competetive.

12-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#8
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car Joe Cool108, there really isn't any reason you shouldn't beel able to be competitve. Engine specs are very similar to the 1976 models that run competively. The dual plug head design and EDIS may take a while to figure out but shouldn't be a big problem. Go to www.wilsonracingms.com for MS2 bolt in engine management system. Bo at www.bo-port.com can help with head and cam. I have 1992 that I originally was going to run but then got the Turbo Copue and decided to go different direction with the 92 Mustang. I know with what I played around with on the '92 2.3l it wasn't that far off and way over weight. I should have been able to be competitive. Good Luck. __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

12-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
JoeCool108 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car Well if the car is too heavy, doesnt that put it at a disadvantage? I know class racing rules are very restrictive. I prefer to race in a class, its much more of a challenge than a bracket car.

12-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#10
scott helms Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pierre Part,la. Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help building Stock class car Joe cool if you want a competetive car I'll sell you my 66 Impala O,P,Q /SA went 13.037 @ 101.MPH, thats 106.3 under index on IHRA side @PBIR last weekend,in IHRA Q/SA weight call me at 813-363-5388 cell,(Won class at Houston tx.and No problem la.,won GATORS,fl. won and runner up at SSSSA races this year) also have spare stuff __________________ SCOTT HELMS Stk,SS 2540