Newbie looking to start in stock

[MYRONARL1119]

Dustin, I can echo what everyone else has said. Welcome aboard. I raced off and on for the bigger part of 40 years, and I can say that you aare right in the heart of stock and super stock country. I can think of several guys that are a wealth of knowledge, and would be more than glad to give you ideas. You have several stocker guys right close to you.Paul Boster in Pataskala, Raandy and Joey Wilkes in Zanesville, Doug Baker(ford guy) in Newark, Jim Nichols(Sp) Mopar guy in Centerburg, and another very good source in right in your back yard...Pat and Andy Kronenbitter(PK Racecars), and a little farther north Mike Waler SS guy but a very smart stocker guy in Paris,Ohio. Go the the Night Under Fire this coming Sat night as there is a stock/superstock meet also(Make a point to meet Zac Ross), and the folloeing weekend Fri,Sat and Sunday is the Div Points meeet. If this doesn't give you any ideas, get back with me and I can give you a very more, including my partner who is a very good chevy builder and stick driver. Just a few indeas for u. Later. Myron Stutes Columbus,Ohio

[VStock]

I, too, am looking at getting into drag racing again. I may be going about it the wrong way though. I already have the car I want to build, a 67 El Camino. As my screen name says, I am planning on building for V Stock using a 230 cu in six cylinder. I have several 230s, and am going to put the best one in to get on the track. I will build up another as I get the money. I am going to try both the 3 speed and a powerglide. I know I'm not going to win many races - I just want to see how low an et I can get with this combination.
My questions are: Is it worth using an electric fuel pump? What about an electric water pump?

[David Lee]

not sure on the electric fuel pump, but if can rig a moroso electric water pump drive it will help. Good luck on your venture

[BMFRACING]

I am also going stock racing. I am looking to buy a turnkey car. Prefer a F G H I J car. Any make is fine. Trying to put this together this week. Its been a long road but i'm finally ready. Thanks, Bob Fowkes stk.3600

[MYRONARL1119]

For Bob: Have you talked to or do you know Larry Eagle in your area? He I am pretty ssure can lead you in the right direction. Long time stock and super stock racer that own the oil company I belive in Martins Ferry. Think he might live there in your general area. Believe that he currently has or did have a 73 or 74 Nova 3350 stick car in about H? stick?

[Ross Family Racing]

Yup,there will be a S/SS race this weekend at National Trail as part of the 25th Night of Thunder.Stop and talk to any of the racers.Great guys.Also, if your just gettin into the S/SS deal and are starting out running the local series races look at running an IHRA Pure Stocker. There you can get a car to run the index without breaking the bank and this will let you get introduced into the world of Stocker racing.
Jeff Ross
Buckeye Stock/SuperStock Drag Racing Series

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by VStock

I, too, am looking at getting into drag racing again. I may be going about it the wrong way though. I already have the car I want to build, a 67 El Camino. As my screen name says, I am planning on building for V Stock using a 230 cu in six cylinder. I have several 230s, and am going to put the best one in to get on the track. I will build up another as I get the money. I am going to try both the 3 speed and a powerglide. I know I'm not going to win many races - I just want to see how low an et I can get with this combination.
My questions are: Is it worth using an electric fuel pump? What about an electric water pump?

I would look for Billy Nees, as he's a great authority on inline 6cyl chevy racing in stock.

[Phillip marvetz]

Originally Posted by VStock

I, too, am looking at getting into drag racing again. I may be going about it the wrong way though. I already have the car I want to build, a 67 El Camino. As my screen name says, I am planning on building for V Stock using a 230 cu in six cylinder. I have several 230s, and am going to put the best one in to get on the track. I will build up another as I get the money. I am going to try both the 3 speed and a powerglide. I know I'm not going to win many races - I just want to see how low an et I can get with this combination.
My questions are: Is it worth using an electric fuel pump? What about an electric water pump?

Mechanical fuel pump will be fine, Electric water pump for sure.

[philbilly]

You guys lookin to get into a stocker. I am selling the 66 4 door from waters. will be at the wfc this weekend in Bristol. I got my eye on another bracket car so somethin got to go quick.

[Troy Henderson]

Make sure your car has a 3rd pedal. That boosts "fun" by a good 25%