Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer

Tim Ellis · 12-24-2012, 06:58 PM

I think the Cobra hp rating is far more advantageous, when you factor in the better heads and intakes, the problem [for me] is the fact that it's a stick only, and finding correct engine and body parts.

SwillRacer · 12-24-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

I think the Cobra hp rating is far more advantageous, when you factor in the better heads and intakes, the problem [for me] is the fact that it's a stick only, and finding correct engine and body parts.

Hmmmmm....stick only. Did not realize that but it makes sense considering you couldn't buy a 93 cobra with an auto Trans.

west coast · 12-25-2012, 10:43 AM

You may want to pick what class you are going to run first if you are in a lower class where you dont need a rollbar that will save you alot of money and will be kinder on your suspenision parts. I think M is the break for that. Cobra route if you want to go faster higher class low 11s you will need a good stick, clutch and a 9in rear end rear suspenision renforcing. You are going to need a tranny, I take it yours has a AOD in it you will need a C4. Just some thoughts I went through when I built mine. I have a notch back and run K/SA in the high 11s.

BLIND MULE · 12-26-2012, 09:46 AM

Just curious as to why you would need a 9" over the 8.8? Also to the OP dont scrap the 10 holes i would be interested in them if you want to sell them fairly cheap.

SwillRacer · 12-26-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BLIND MULE

Just curious as to why you would need a 9" over the 8.8? Also to the OP dont scrap the 10 holes i would be interested in them if you want to sell them fairly cheap.

Nope, gonna hang on to these. I've actually got two sets of 10-holes. Some day I'm going to sand and polish up the second set to see if I could make them nice and shiny.

SwillRacer · 12-26-2012, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! Jeff, now that is an interesting idea about the Saleen. I/SA huh? I wouldn't have to run that ugly whale tale rear wing would I? I'll have to check the rule book I guess. I've always hated that wing.

While I figure out what my goal will be for this car I was wondering what the stick shifted guys are running for clutches, flywheels, and transmissions? I really think running a stick would be make things more exciting, but ultimately wouldn't be as consistent. While I know a lot about the c4 and AOD trannies out there, I don't know a lot about the stick combos you guys use. So what are you stick guys running?

Rory McNeil · 12-26-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SwillRacer

While I figure out what my goal will be for this car I was wondering what the stick shifted guys are running for clutches, flywheels, and transmissions? I really think running a stick would be make things more exciting, but ultimately wouldn't be as consistent. While I know a lot about the c4 and AOD trannies out there, I don't know a lot about the stick combos you guys use. So what are you stick guys running?

Jerico DR4 transmission with a 10" McLeod Soft Lok clutch in my 85 Mustang, same model trans and clutch in my 427/428FE powered Fairmont bracket car, but with a 10 1/2" disc.

Jeff Swanson · 12-26-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SwillRacer

I wouldn't have to run that ugly whale tale rear wing would I?

Yeah, it's a package deal.

bad440 · 01-13-2013, 06:06 AM

just how i like them , plain jane simple looking.nice project.have fun should be competitive.....

SwillRacer · 01-30-2013, 10:33 PM

Well guys, sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I'm between jobs right now and its taking me longer than expected to find a new one. Therefore, the race car is on the back burner. Wait, let me rephrase, spending money on the race car is on the back burner.

Lots of free and/or low-buck work can still be done but I doubt anyone wants to see pics of me sanding the car. LOL.

12-24-2012, 06:58 PM	#1
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer I think the Cobra hp rating is far more advantageous, when you factor in the better heads and intakes, the problem [for me] is the fact that it's a stick only, and finding correct engine and body parts.

12-25-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer You may want to pick what class you are going to run first if you are in a lower class where you dont need a rollbar that will save you alot of money and will be kinder on your suspenision parts. I think M is the break for that. Cobra route if you want to go faster higher class low 11s you will need a good stick, clutch and a 9in rear end rear suspenision renforcing. You are going to need a tranny, I take it yours has a AOD in it you will need a C4. Just some thoughts I went through when I built mine. I have a notch back and run K/SA in the high 11s.

12-26-2012, 09:46 AM	#4
BLIND MULE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 318 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer Just curious as to why you would need a 9" over the 8.8? Also to the OP dont scrap the 10 holes i would be interested in them if you want to sell them fairly cheap.

12-26-2012, 04:43 PM	#6
SwillRacer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 42 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer Thanks for the replies guys! Jeff, now that is an interesting idea about the Saleen. I/SA huh? I wouldn't have to run that ugly whale tale rear wing would I? I'll have to check the rule book I guess. I've always hated that wing. While I figure out what my goal will be for this car I was wondering what the stick shifted guys are running for clutches, flywheels, and transmissions? I really think running a stick would be make things more exciting, but ultimately wouldn't be as consistent. While I know a lot about the c4 and AOD trannies out there, I don't know a lot about the stick combos you guys use. So what are you stick guys running?

01-13-2013, 06:06 AM	#9
bad440 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: livermore ca. Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer just how i like them , plain jane simple looking.nice project.have fun should be competitive.....

01-30-2013, 10:33 PM	#10
SwillRacer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 42 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer Well guys, sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I'm between jobs right now and its taking me longer than expected to find a new one. Therefore, the race car is on the back burner. Wait, let me rephrase, spending money on the race car is on the back burner. Lots of free and/or low-buck work can still be done but I doubt anyone wants to see pics of me sanding the car. LOL.