Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer

ZachR · 06-12-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Tear downs aren't done as often as they once were, mainly only at US Nats. I'm not sure if you're looking at converting your current car to a Stocker, but choose carefully before you take the plunge. Many are often further ahead if they just buy a proven car from the get-go.

I will be buying a car, the one I have now is FAR from legal in either class.

nickh · 06-12-2018, 05:16 PM

Zach There is a J/SA Pontiac in classifieds that has a hurt motor to what extent I don't know but the car has been around and proven. Not sure what your budget is, check the classifieds here often and folks are putting proven combo's on there.

Frank Castros · 06-12-2018, 05:38 PM

I would recommend a lower classed SS/GT car, GT/L-Q.

Nmbr1GMfan · 06-12-2018, 06:07 PM

I'm new too, this website and classracerinfo.com are a welth of knowledge. I suggest you look at classifieds here and stock/superstock on racingjunk.com, buying a running car is WAY cheaper.

Mike Jones · 06-12-2018, 06:32 PM

Zach,
What is your brand?
Mike A114

ZachR · 06-13-2018, 09:13 AM

Chevys

Mike Jones · 06-13-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachR

Chevys

The most popular brand
Buying or building? you probably already know pros and cons
The common classes are well populated with fast cars
they can run -.85 +under the index
it takes the best stuff and money
for those reasons, the less popular combos,
like late 70`s and 80`s Novas, Monte Carlos
with 267 or 305 2 barrels etc.
can be raced against fewer cars in a slow class.
The index is typically more favorable.
Dwight Southerland has a class info tool,
that you should get familiar with, no matter what you decide.
keep us posted
Mike A114

X-TECH MAN · 06-13-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachR

I will be buying a car, the one I have now is FAR from legal in either class.

Did you win the LOTTERY ?

ZachR · 06-13-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Did you win the LOTTERY ?

Haha!! No, but the car I have now has a stripped interior, fiberglass hood, a lot of stuff that is not "stock"...plus I would like to keep this one together so my Dad can drive it.

Dave Gantz · 06-13-2018, 10:27 AM

Go to some races and ask a million questions. Get answers to the same questions from different people.
Have fun!

06-12-2018, 05:16 PM	#2
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 838 Likes: 3,748 Liked 692 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Zach There is a J/SA Pontiac in classifieds that has a hurt motor to what extent I don't know but the car has been around and proven. Not sure what your budget is, check the classifieds here often and folks are putting proven combo's on there.

06-12-2018, 05:38 PM	#3
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,011 Likes: 2,711 Liked 2,767 Times in 979 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer I would recommend a lower classed SS/GT car, GT/L-Q.

06-12-2018, 06:07 PM	#4
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer I'm new too, this website and classracerinfo.com are a welth of knowledge. I suggest you look at classifieds here and stock/superstock on racingjunk.com, buying a running car is WAY cheaper. __________________ Todd Greene

06-12-2018, 06:32 PM	#5
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Zach, What is your brand? Mike A114

06-13-2018, 09:13 AM	#6
ZachR Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Chevys

06-13-2018, 10:27 AM	#10
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Beginner Stock/Super Stock Racer Go to some races and ask a million questions. Get answers to the same questions from different people. Have fun!