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Is it less or more expensive to buy a Mini Stock rather than build one?

I plan on owning a Mini Stock soon and was wondering if it would cost more or less to purchase a race-ready Mini Stock rather than building one from scratch. Currently, I do not own a car that could be turned into a Mini Stock, so I would have to buy a body if I would want to start from scratch. I've looked online and have seen race-ready Pinto Mini Stocks in the price range of $2700- $4000. I've also seen "rolling" chassis where there is no engine or tranny with the car. They range from $1500- $3000.

Keep in mind that I plan on painting the body and adding my own personal decals and sponsors. If I buy a pre-built race-ready car, I may have to tweak the car to specify IMCA standards.

So after it is all added up, do you think that it would be better to buy a pre-built Mini Stock or make my own from scratch?

-Thanks, Brent

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  • Kim R
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    Parts are always more expensive than the whole. Buy the whole package and save yourself time, headaches and money.

  • 7 years ago

    It depends, are you putting the parts on yourself or paying them to have put on?

    Honestly, just buy it race ready and slap a supercharger on it.

  • 7 years ago

    expensive

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