If you were a newbie to the Stock eliminator...

[doglover44]

Is it easier to build a lower class car ?

[Jeff Stout]

Built my Olds wagon and I had fun doing it. Runs under index and is way, way legal. Its also For Sale.

[lca1971]

Originally Posted by doglover44

Is it easier to build a lower class car ?

It is for sure.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by doglover44

Is it easier to build a lower class car ?

Yup.

[Tim H]

Besides being easier, I would expect it would be less costly to build a slower/lower class car in many instances. Breakage in drivetrain less frequent as well.

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

I've done both. Build a car from nothing and bought a complete running competitive car. Buying a car complete and competitive is way easier but not as fulfilling as building it yourself. As long as you have the time and money.But sure is nice being able to race immediately. Confused yet........lol

^^^^^^^ I'll add buy or build the car you want to have, not a compromise that you will loose interest in.

[doglover44]

Id like a Super Stocker but thats out of my range

[Andy Friar]

Chris, my first question is what do you want to do with the car? What is your build budget? Also then what is your skill level and mechanical aptitude? Do you want to win class at the US Nationals or even just the ~-.80 or more in the summer heat it takes to make the field? Just divisionals or nationals too, local S/SS series and local bracket racing or what mix?



It may be sacrilege on here to say you can have lots of fun, race a lot and make money sometimes too if you focus on making a consistent bracket raceable car first, then later maybe make it 'fast' for heads up stuff. I would be surprised if more than 10% of all NHRA elimination rounds a year are heads up. Buying an existing car is cheaper, but the cheaper the car, the more effort and money you will probably have to exert to make it 'right' for your tastes.

Originally Posted by lca1971

Which car would you build? I'm looking at the C5 Vette, Gen 5 Camaro, the new style Dodge Challenger or what? Knowing that the rear suspensions in these cars listed have to be changed over to straight axle. Any and all input is welcome, pos or neg!

Thanks in advanced... Chris

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Andy Friar

Chris, my first question is what do you want to do with the car? What is your build budget? Also then what is your skill level and mechanical aptitude? Do you want to win class at the US Nationals or even just the ~-.80 or more in the summer heat it takes to make the field? Just divisionals or nationals too, local S/SS series and local bracket racing or what mix?



It may be sacrilege on here to say you can have lots of fun, race a lot and make money sometimes too if you focus on making a consistent bracket raceable car first, then later maybe make it 'fast' for heads up stuff. I would be surprised if more than 10% of all NHRA elimination rounds a year are heads up. Buying an existing car is cheaper, but the cheaper the car, the more effort and money you will probably have to exert to make it 'right' for your tastes.

Now that right there is some pretty good advice. It takes knowledge, effort and money to build or maintain and race a Stocker. You can get by (maybe) if you have 2 of the 3 going for you. If you are dealing with none of the above, then I would suggest that you look for something else to do.

[Larry Hill]

My truck is for sale. It is someone else is turn to be number one at the 70 th US Nationals.