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08-14-2023, 01:02 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
Wow what kind of downers are you on ? I know you are just tossing **** to the wall to see if it sticks.At least half of the things VR wanted are not even needed period. The combo you picked will run a half second under with 283 hp /stock rods/ cast pistons stock block/ 459 intake Yac Blue Streak con. and one of your low buck turbo 200 trans. All the other things needed are required no matter what combo you build . I would hope that if a newbie came to me for advice I could help them get going without breaking the bank. Get it running and enjoy racing then make it fast as time and money allows . Rick .
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08-14-2023, 01:22 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
I have been racing my car for almost 46 years. I do everything on it. I don’t have an engine guy or a transmission guy or chassis guy. My stuff is slow but is an awesome race car. I have won on the NHRA division level and IHRA pro am level against some world champion drivers. So it can be done. I have even won class 4 times for a total of 5 Wally’s right now I run .4 too .5 under. My goal when I go to the track is to cut a good light and run the dial. If I get a heads up I just race the same way. I have had a few lately and went home early. That’s just part of the game. I accept it and move on. At the last 2 races I lost by a total margin of .005.
I enjoy the racing win or loose.
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08-14-2023, 01:28 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
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Easy, buddy... I'll get to my point here.. You've got to imagine VR as your most common type of racer in 2023, as I see it. He's not a Billy Nees type, or even an MY. I picked this combo for a reason, and I'm not even half way through it... Let it play out, and I'll even sharpshoot my own thread.
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08-14-2023, 03:23 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
Just pulling your chain some too. Interesting subject though ,hope more youngsters get into stockers/superstock. I need something to watch after my hat is handed to me in the first round. Rick
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08-14-2023, 05:19 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
what after market crank is approved?
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08-14-2023, 06:01 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
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I'll have to ask "VR" when I see him. Maybe he meant to say to send it to someone who is familiar with cranks for Stock and Super Stock, rather than a local crank grinder. I feel kind of special , getting you to post again...Thanks
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08-14-2023, 06:54 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
Will roller rockers fit under those valve covers?
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08-14-2023, 07:42 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
Interesting story, I'm a NB stock eliminator racer but not new to shoe polish racing. Makes me glad I bought a good car that just needed a few updates.
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08-14-2023, 10:39 PM
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Re: Joe Newbie, 20 Builds a "Stocker"' in 2023
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NB could use double gaskets.This could be the cheapest part of the whole deal.
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