New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator - Page 4

Frank Castros · 12-03-2023, 06:43 PM

Mike,
I admire your courage. Be careful of what you wish for.
Frank

427FE · 12-05-2023, 07:55 AM

Good luck with it. I recently built a car/combo that hasnt been run since the 70s. Im sure people think im crazy, but just do you. Some of us dont like taking the easy way. Oh well.

turbomike · 12-05-2023, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Mike,
I admire your courage. Be careful of what you wish for.
Frank

My stubbornness will get me through, I have been wanting to do this for a long time. Now I have the benefit of experience that everyone here has brought to the table. Thank you all who have commented...I am a sponge now

HR9121 · 12-05-2023, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Before you spend money I would suggest you read and understand the AHFS before you spend. Please do the math and see how many years it took to remove the 43 hp off of the 440/375 now at 332. If you need hard parts like heads I have a few and other stuff. Good Luck.

Mike this is code for don't eff my combo up! Lol Just kidding with you but people like Larry and Jack Zimmerman would be very good people to get in touch with and keep on speed dial. Good luck with your build and welcome to the chaos of class racing.

VE6DRW · 12-05-2023, 11:18 AM

Mike,

Great that you're taking the plunge into MOPAR class racing. Nothing is more satisfying. Over the last 45 years, I've built 2 from scratch and bought 2 that I redid to make them competitive. My experience says either route is going to end up costing about the same.

Aside from the engine, most of the parts you're going to need are available "off the shelf", but it's a matter of knowing what to buy. Talking to at least 2 or 3 racers with experience in your desired combination is critical; everyone will have a different opinion.

Concerning the engine, you need to get hooked up with a builder who can provide you a complete package - carb to oil pan, and one with a proven record of building a competitive MOPAR unit. You're also going to need support from them once the engine is installed and running; there's always questions and tune-up tips that help you extract the best performance and reliability from your combo. I've used Randy Loge in California with great success, but there are others.

All the best in your endeavours.

jmcarter · 12-05-2023, 11:53 AM

Matt Rover (in Florida) has also ran a 440 Challenger for a long time, there’s three great resources for you and all fairly close.

turbomike · 12-05-2023, 02:40 PM

I get and respect the code. I am not going to be breaking any world records, right now just want to get my feet wet and meet new people. More research before I spend$$$$

John W. 1711 · 12-06-2023, 09:47 AM

Go for it! I got my car from a junk yard along with parts from 5 other cars. Built my own and never looked back.

littlemanjoe · 12-07-2023, 04:21 PM

Learn to hate money.
It's an uphill battle. The E body is a great platform. 440 4 barrel is the best bang for your buck if you want speed and a lighter index. After that its the six pack or a Hemi, get out the Benjamins and make it rain for those combos.
Welcome aboard!

12-03-2023, 06:43 PM	#31
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,969 Likes: 2,584 Liked 2,718 Times in 958 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Mike, I admire your courage. Be careful of what you wish for. Frank

12-05-2023, 07:55 AM	#32
427FE Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Monroe Twsp, NJ Posts: 192 Likes: 260 Liked 348 Times in 79 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Good luck with it. I recently built a car/combo that hasnt been run since the 70s. Im sure people think im crazy, but just do you. Some of us dont like taking the easy way. Oh well. __________________ Pat Clemente #1427 B/S

12-05-2023, 11:18 AM	#35
VE6DRW Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 29 Likes: 10 Liked 43 Times in 14 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Mike, Great that you're taking the plunge into MOPAR class racing. Nothing is more satisfying. Over the last 45 years, I've built 2 from scratch and bought 2 that I redid to make them competitive. My experience says either route is going to end up costing about the same. Aside from the engine, most of the parts you're going to need are available "off the shelf", but it's a matter of knowing what to buy. Talking to at least 2 or 3 racers with experience in your desired combination is critical; everyone will have a different opinion. Concerning the engine, you need to get hooked up with a builder who can provide you a complete package - carb to oil pan, and one with a proven record of building a competitive MOPAR unit. You're also going to need support from them once the engine is installed and running; there's always questions and tune-up tips that help you extract the best performance and reliability from your combo. I've used Randy Loge in California with great success, but there are others. All the best in your endeavours. __________________ Dave White NHRA Stock/SS 606

12-05-2023, 11:53 AM	#36
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,381 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Matt Rover (in Florida) has also ran a 440 Challenger for a long time, there’s three great resources for you and all fairly close. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 12-05-2023 at 12:01 PM.

12-05-2023, 02:40 PM	#37
turbomike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 10 Likes: 38 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator I get and respect the code. I am not going to be breaking any world records, right now just want to get my feet wet and meet new people. More research before I spend$$$$

12-06-2023, 09:47 AM	#38
John W. 1711 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 221 Likes: 1,599 Liked 338 Times in 108 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Go for it! I got my car from a junk yard along with parts from 5 other cars. Built my own and never looked back.

12-07-2023, 04:21 PM	#39
littlemanjoe Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: West Layfayette Posts: 125 Likes: 195 Liked 75 Times in 28 Posts	Re: New guy looking to build a Stock eliminator Learn to hate money. It's an uphill battle. The E body is a great platform. 440 4 barrel is the best bang for your buck if you want speed and a lighter index. After that its the six pack or a Hemi, get out the Benjamins and make it rain for those combos. Welcome aboard!