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Old 08-13-2022, 07:35 AM   #11
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I have a C10 1986 Chevy truck I would part with. It runs well with a v6 or some racers use a V8 and both quality well with stick or auto. How ever you go have fun and good luck.
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Old 08-13-2022, 10:05 PM   #12
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Cool... cool... will seriously consider buying instead of building.

Gonna get my ducks in a row and see what's what in the next couple months.

Thanks for the pointers and direction everyone.

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Old 08-14-2022, 12:09 AM   #13
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Glad to see some new persons interested in our sport. Your experience bracket racing certainly won't hurt you at all. Probably the easiest way to start out is to buy a used race car as a roller. It can't be modified in some way to render it illegal as to the body or other things that would have to be changed back to a state of legality before you could start building it.Sometimes, the ideal situation is to start with a used race car that would fit a class you're comfortable with and could be obtained for the right price. Motors,transes,converters, gears.etc. are pretty readily available. Starting with a user-friendly combination will get you out there, and you can gain good seat time. It's also easier to start out in a not real populated class so that you don't have to worry about heads up races too often.Also, some combos are a lot more user friendly and can be tuned and sorted out to last a lot more rounds between re freshening and that helps you develop tuning skills and getting the hang of driving it.There's lots of cars out there, many show up for sale from time to time and you can choose one from a pool of race cars. Welcome to the fold, have fun, and enjoy the process.
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Old 08-14-2022, 12:23 PM   #14
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I'd just try to make sure you pick a combo with a V-8, weather swings affect lower hp engines more, which leads to inconsistency.
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I'd just try to make sure you pick a combo with EFI , weather swings affect lower hp engines more, which leads to inconsistency.
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pm me i have a QRT/SA car id sell its in vegas now.

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Old 08-15-2022, 01:35 PM   #16
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I'd just try to make sure you pick a combo with EFI , weather swings affect lower hp engines more, which leads to inconsistency.
If you're not competant at carb tuning to conditions then by all means go EFI (still run a V-8, and more stroke is desirable too).
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Old 08-15-2022, 01:52 PM   #17
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If you're not competant at carb tuning to conditions then by all means go EFI (still run a V-8, and more stroke is desirable too).
Whatever you say, JA
I'm sure you speak from experience.
Me? I just make it up as I go...
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Old 08-15-2022, 02:01 PM   #18
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pm me i have a QRT/SA car id sell its in vegas now.

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I was going to come back here and recommend building your own middle to low class car for the experience.
But this Elky would be perfect for you out here.
There are a few FFFFords out here but I think Q/SA is pretty safe.
New paint,
Trans built by a great guy,
Engine,..right on the money, and legal

Better jump on this one...
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Old 08-15-2022, 03:34 PM   #19
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HA, i wanted to build a stocker from a rolling chassis (junk yard free), sold the boat, had a $7000 dollar budget, $30,000 later hit the track this summer, started April 2021

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Old 08-15-2022, 07:43 PM   #20
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Me? I just make it up as I go...
I wasn't referring to you directly even though I quoted, was for the original poster.

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