Cheapest car to start S/E Racing - Page 2

SSDiv6 · 09-10-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK

This thread is of great interest to me.
I also want to get into the game and am looking for a Ford combo (with an automatic trans) so I can focus on bracket racing it. I am not interested in setting class records.
I have a 95 Mustang GT 5 speed right now, but I wonder if a 89 LX Mustang 5.0 might be a better choice.

I just want a consistent automatic car so I can run the combo races around here.

Both combinations are good and the 1995 had a HP reduction.

treessavoy · 09-08-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLRacing

Don't you run the risk of buying a car that has an illegal engine?

Isn't it better to build your own engine to make sure it is legal?

Go to the races and look for cars that are for sale, chances are that if they're competing they are legal. Sign a contract with the owner as to the legality of the car.

If you want to actually race then don't look for your favorite car but look for one that qualifies well and is a reasonable price. Look at lower class cars as they are easier to maintain and are cheaper.

JimR

JSLRacing · 09-08-2010, 02:22 PM

That is exactly what I'm thinking of doing.. It would have to be a Mopar as it will also be used at local Mopar days with all of my Mopar friends.

Michael Beard · 09-08-2010, 02:48 PM

Are you looking for any Mopar in particular? I've got a DF/S '85 Turismo 2.2L for sale. In IHRA, FF/SA, it's run -1.04 under. It's run 15.26 @ 88 mph, about 150# heavy for DF/S, -.34 under. I might take it to the Dutch Classic this fall just to get it out there in front of some people. Won a bracket race with it and had a semi at a S/SS Combo this year, so it's been shown to be competitive.

JSLRacing · 09-08-2010, 03:27 PM

That is exactly what I would love to run.. I can't imagine how much it would cost me though

Ed Fernandez · 09-08-2010, 04:17 PM

Go to the races and look for cars that are for sale, chances are that if they're competing they are legal. Sign a contract with the owner as to the legality of the car.

Jim,you're kidding right?

Michael Beard · 09-08-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLRacing

That is exactly what I would love to run.. I can't imagine how much it would cost me though

PM sent.

09-08-2010, 02:22 PM	#3
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing That is exactly what I'm thinking of doing.. It would have to be a Mopar as it will also be used at local Mopar days with all of my Mopar friends. __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Are you looking for any Mopar in particular? I've got a DF/S '85 Turismo 2.2L for sale. In IHRA, FF/SA, it's run -1.04 under. It's run 15.26 @ 88 mph, about 150# heavy for DF/S, -.34 under. I might take it to the Dutch Classic this fall just to get it out there in front of some people. Won a bracket race with it and had a semi at a S/SS Combo this year, so it's been shown to be competitive. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

09-08-2010, 03:27 PM	#5
JSLRacing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell,ON Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing That is exactly what I would love to run.. I can't imagine how much it would cost me though __________________ Jason Goldsack - 1997 Track Champion - St. Thomas Dragway 1997 Race of Champions Winner - Indianapolis, IN Div. 3 finals

09-08-2010, 04:17 PM	#6
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: Cheapest car to start S/E Racing Go to the races and look for cars that are for sale, chances are that if they're competing they are legal. Sign a contract with the owner as to the legality of the car. Jim,you're kidding right? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA