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Myron, Looking at build just like your's but starting with stock wagon myself. I was looking for this same info. Spent a while talking with John Irving about his wagon and some base ideas. What engine combo do you plan on running? Good luck with the combo.

Per NHRA/IHRA rules: INTAKE MANIFOLD Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any other modification to manifold prohibited. Any film coating inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain OEM Stock Cars...

Got one intake and Thermoquad from 83Imp last week. Very good person to deal with and right on time. Thanks a bunch. Things are going to be a little slow for the next month as shop is really bust and it's way too hot. I should get car into shop the first of October and then I'll start posting...

Robert, There's not anything I can say right now to make this any better or ease the pain so I will just say my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Time and faith are the great healers of the pain you feel right now. In time the pain you feel will slowly be replaced with fond memories...

Send me a PM on with price shipped to 39212 zip code. Thanks

Thanks for the positive comments. Hope this build is as fun as I think it will be. First order of business is getting parts found and getting it running. Will get it in shop this weekend and start the cleanup and prep.

I have posted the rules so you can better understand how challenging it is to make a Stocker run as fast as it does. Although most people don't care for as many rules as Stock, Super Stock, Comp or any other class that NHRA/IHRA has, it is necessary to keep things from getting out of hand. I...

COMPUTER/DATA RECORDERS Original OEM computer may be replaced with aftermarket computer. Data recorders permitted. Other than OEM or OEM-replacement computers prohibited. See General Regulations 9:1, 9:2. TOW VEHICLES Prohibited. WARM-UPS See General Regulations 9:5, 9:14. DRIVER: 10 CREDENTIALS...

FIREWALL Alterations prohibited unless expressly permitted in this section. Firewall coverings prohibited. Where heater/air conditioning units have been removed, area must be covered with minimum .024-inch steel or .032-inch aluminum, including rear hood seal/flange, as on GM A-body. Minor...

to right: 1 inch. Any alteration to wheelbase, front and/or rear overhang, or relocation of wheel and/or axle location prohibited. See General Regulations 4:12. TIRES & WHEELS: 5 TIRES Street-type or drag slick tires, maximum 9-inch tread width. Tires may not be altered from tire manufacturer’s...

BALLAST Weight box permitted. Only 100 pounds removable ballast permitted, including box (two-box maximum with 50 pounds each). Must be attached to frame or crossmember with minimum of two 1/2-inch bolts. May not be attached to roll bar or cage. Additional ballast must be permanently attached to...

BRAKES Must be equipped with stock production four-wheel hydraulic brake system, or aftermarket disc brakes meeting the following criteria: 1. Minimum effective piston area per wheel: 3 1/2 square inches. 2. Minimum disc (rotor) diameter 10 1/4 inches x 5/16-inch thick. 3. Must install dual...

DRIVETRAIN: 2 CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, FLYWHEEL SHIELD Clutch and flywheel meeting SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 (2-disc maximum) mandatory. Steel flywheel shield meeting SFI Spec 6.1 or 9.1 mandatory on all V-8 cars with a clutch. Flywheel shield cannot be modified for clutch adjustment and/or cooling holes...

FUEL SYSTEM Any mechanical fuel pump and/or one electric fuel pump permitted. Must be installed outside of passenger area, away from tires and suspension. Electric pump must shut off with car’s ignition switch. Fuel lines may be changed to any size metallic line with in-line fuel filters and...

ENGINE Must be same year and make as car used, aftermarket NHRAaccepted cylinder blocks permitted. Equipment other than original factory-installed prohibited. Any special equipment export kit (superchargers, dealer-installed options, etc.) automatically disqualifies car. Engine must remain in...