Stocker to superstocker

SSGN · 06-05-2011, 08:05 PM

What are some good combos that can run stock and then build a superstock motor and run superstock??Without a tub and a bigger tire.Not looking at a legal stocker to just run superstock but rather a stocker that if you want down the road can go to superstock with the same engine combo,in superstock trim Ie intake cam etc.Thanks for any input

Kevin

GTX JOHN · 06-05-2011, 08:32 PM

Do you have a brand preference? Most of the small and big Mopar Wedge stock combow
are capable of running well in SS on 9 inch tires. Examples:
Steve Wanns' Cuda / Don Little's Challenger have both won class and are
top qualifiers in SS. The small block 340 High/Low Comp. and 360
are much less flogged and dramatically less horsepower in SS. Whenever
Stock is Full or Not Run..........I race my Stocker either 71 or 72 Combo in
SS with NO changes other than weight adjustment and it alway runs at least a
little under SS Index while in bracket mode..... obviously it is no match for a real
dedicated SS Car but otherwise completive enough to race.

I do not know about other Brands.....Probable Late F body is similiar?

SSGN · 06-05-2011, 09:21 PM

Chev Buick,mustangs ,brand not the biggest concern.Was thinking of starting in stock and if i wanted to go faster change engine etc and go to superstock down the road.Not interested in the newer CJ"s or Mopars for $$$$reasons.Thanks

Kevin

Jeff Goss · 06-05-2011, 09:52 PM

78-83 Chevrolet Malibu. Still cheap to buy. You should be able to get by in the lower classes in SS on a small tire.

Chad Rhodes · 06-05-2011, 10:39 PM

any third or fourth gen F-body

Alan Warman · 06-05-2011, 10:49 PM

My vote would be the GM G-Body's. You have the Malibu's the Grand National and the Olds Cutlass. They are cheap and have ton's of bolt on parts that work.

greg fulk · 06-06-2011, 12:14 AM

My Cutlass with just a bar & belts will run either stock or super stock IHRA . You would need to dig in the engine to make it run NHRA SS

SSGN · 06-06-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Warman

My vote would be the GM G-Body's. You have the Malibu's the Grand National and the Olds Cutlass. They are cheap and have ton's of bolt on parts that work.

What classes will the G bodies fit.I have a couple Grand Nationals and they don" t do well in either class but sure are a nice street car.Thanks

Kevin

06-05-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Stocker to superstocker What are some good combos that can run stock and then build a superstock motor and run superstock??Without a tub and a bigger tire.Not looking at a legal stocker to just run superstock but rather a stocker that if you want down the road can go to superstock with the same engine combo,in superstock trim Ie intake cam etc.Thanks for any input Kevin

06-05-2011, 08:32 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,730 Likes: 2,790 Liked 2,469 Times in 695 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker Do you have a brand preference? Most of the small and big Mopar Wedge stock combow are capable of running well in SS on 9 inch tires. Examples: Steve Wanns' Cuda / Don Little's Challenger have both won class and are top qualifiers in SS. The small block 340 High/Low Comp. and 360 are much less flogged and dramatically less horsepower in SS. Whenever Stock is Full or Not Run..........I race my Stocker either 71 or 72 Combo in SS with NO changes other than weight adjustment and it alway runs at least a little under SS Index while in bracket mode..... obviously it is no match for a real dedicated SS Car but otherwise completive enough to race. I do not know about other Brands.....Probable Late F body is similiar?

06-05-2011, 09:21 PM	#3
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker Chev Buick,mustangs ,brand not the biggest concern.Was thinking of starting in stock and if i wanted to go faster change engine etc and go to superstock down the road.Not interested in the newer CJ"s or Mopars for $$$$reasons.Thanks Kevin

06-05-2011, 09:52 PM	#4
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker 78-83 Chevrolet Malibu. Still cheap to buy. You should be able to get by in the lower classes in SS on a small tire.

06-05-2011, 10:39 PM	#5
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker any third or fourth gen F-body __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

06-05-2011, 10:49 PM	#6
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker My vote would be the GM G-Body's. You have the Malibu's the Grand National and the Olds Cutlass. They are cheap and have ton's of bolt on parts that work. __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

06-06-2011, 12:14 AM	#7
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stocker to superstocker My Cutlass with just a bar & belts will run either stock or super stock IHRA . You would need to dig in the engine to make it run NHRA SS __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"