Tenths are or were fairly cheap when i started racing .Pull weight out of car first, gears changes, convertors that was to get to that majic
11.90s in early 80s.
MID 10s with stroker motor under $6000.00
last year alum heads ported $3000.00 10.13

2009 new motor cost ???? 9.80s

SO when you get to a low 10s ,9s a tenth will cost well over $1000.00 if it works
and 8s will cost $3000 for a tenth

And when your their doesn't matter mopar, chevy. ford they are good pieces and cost is equall.

Now ask how much most of us have spent since we started into cars and racing 1977
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