HOW TO SPEND $400,000 ON A RACE CAR!!!!

CJ Race Cars
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[@shoegum7362]

It amazes me there's so many people able to afford a half million dollar race car + spare parts + car hauler & trailer. A million dollars in the bank doesn't mean much anymore.

[@jcnpresser]

Y’all’s chassis’s always look so good, it’s a shame people paint them. If I could afford something like that I think I’d just have it clear coated to show off the craftsmanship.

[@sjv6598]

Shaun Ellington had his chassis clear coated. Looks really nice.

[@davidsutton2918]

@@sjv6598 black with the clear coat is best combo 👍 I love the new OG murder nova

[@GHarris218]

Very good, thanks! Would like to hear more about engine and body preparation and placement in the chassis.

[@beccabeth2]

Best looking and built cars around you sure got a lot of talent in your shop always love to see a notification from CJ race cars. Like to see some small tire stuff.

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Appreciate any kind of info you share. Been on the running side of these cars, but never been on the build side of them.

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻

[@ProCharged377LX]

Great video as always! Great to hear the breakdown of what it actually costs to run one of these cars! I honestly don’t know where half of these guy’s get their money!? I kind of do BuT I don’t roll like that! Keep the video’s coming Cam! 💪🏾💯👊🏾

[@CJRaceCars]

Lol. Thanks for watching 💪🏻

[@808vws8]

I luv your attention to details on your Hotrod’s! Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏽

[@toddaaron4694]

Just an idea for future videos doing some 4 link changes and or some shock changes. How do the bar,shock changes affect the car. Show what your looking for and or watching. I have a stock suspension 84 fox personally ,but I enjoy learning even though at the time it does not apply to me.

[@davidballentine6585]

I'd love to see the math and preparation that goes into laying out a chassis.

[@strokervolvo383]

I would love to see more in depth on how your guys shape and cut sheet metal. Making the scalloped edges for example. You are a talented group of guys that produce beautiful work 🤘🏻

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you. Definitely something we will touch on.

[@Bandit-10-4]

Informative video enjoyed watching it. Keep up the good work.😅😅

[@mylesjacobs2298]

You guys are the best. Swangang to the front.

[@s550mustang5]

You have a talent crew for sure the attention to detail to your builds is insane…. Great Content thanks

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

Enjoy the content keep it up! Ive been to Modern motorsports and can attest to the wiring part, they do artwork as well.

[@CJRaceCars]

Yes they do for sure

[@genehart404]

Your skills are tested and true, fantastic work cjrc puts out

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@briantransue4521]

Great video, keep them coming

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@danielquilesjr.3461]

Always a good video Cameron.

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻

[@theparkeys2013]

Hey wanted to shout out and give love for all the work you did for Justin loyalty and true craftsmanship is such a rarity. GOD bless and keep on doing what you. Just remember haters are still giving love by saying your name. Lol

[@leonthompson9074]

Another good video. A lot of information that is very important. I like seeing the car being built. I find that to be very interesting. God bless you all.

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@lokdandme]

Great video. Thanks!

[@tenentenegrao]

You guys have really enlightened me as to the financial outlay required to be a competitive NPK racer. If you ever feel inclined, it would be super-interesting to see where the income is made (sponsorships, race winnings, TV, merch, etc.). Obviously the primary draw for them is the thrill/rush of the racing... they're certainly not doing it for the money. But are any/all of these folks making money? Losing money? Breaking even? Inquiring minds what to know...

[@coon3869]

95% of all racers lose money or break even. It’s done for the passion/hobby.

[@bigcncguy]

Dropping a lot of cool knowledge

[@andyb9767]

I love it can't get enough of it.👊

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻💪🏻

[@glennthompson4166]

Very interesting, , like the content guys ..

[@robertjohnson4784]

Hey Troy how you've been brother it's Ronnie long time no see are you still living in Pasco long drive lol. You and Cameron did an excellent job explaining cost and build breakdown great job guys you also build one heck of a car

[@S_a_n22]

Can't afford one of these cars/chassis's but damn! Them brake and fire lines are worth the cost of entry imho. Glad the shops busy but wish the cj crews workload wasn't so high. I need more content. 😏 Beautiful work guys.

[@CJRaceCars]

We are working on that problem now 💪🏻

[@chrisjohnson9587]

Troy's a solid easy going dude probably great to work with hes very knowledgeable

[@CJRaceCars]

100 percent

[@rjpierson9847]

Welding tips also suspension geometry

[@robertstenger952]

Hey Cameron, since you have gotten in the big builds of pro type mods, I noticed in your shop that you have some bracket type cars. Is that how your shop got started? Really appreciated your kindness on a surprise visit to the shop one day out of the blue. Congratulations on your success.

[@CJRaceCars]

We started mostly doing radial heads up cars. Small block nt, x275, rvw ect. Mainly parts and update then started doing full builds.

[@leprechaungarage]

Awesome information . Stuff sure adds up quick lol

[@CJRaceCars]

Yes it does lol

[@billdgen116]

Nice job boys. Thanks for sharing. When they are running alcohol or methanol you can't see the fire. Do a video on different fuels an what the difference in fire systems. Love it or leave it 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 be safe all ✌️🙏

[@CJRaceCars]

Good idea

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

I wasn't that far off. There's still so much to go into a build. CJRC one stop shop. 💯😂 Aussie Fan 🤟🇦🇺😎

[@CJRaceCars]

💪🏻

[@richardwiley6761]

Definitely agree the old muscle cars hold their value wayyy better 👍

[@CJRaceCars]

Definitely my opinion.

[@ojbarberena7090]

Interesting information. Can you go further in detail? For example now the cost per season to run a team. How race teams profit from racing? Thanks

[@joshuaphillips9702]

Great video

[@johnbean1994]

Very educational video

[@DP_Productions99]

How much does it cost to build a small tire car( x275, or 315 radial car) and just any car on budget. I'd definitely need the information on that Great video idea

[@thomaslewis7883]

A AWD Tri - Motor Tesla Plaid clone on a light weight chassis would be a interesting project. A 200 mph highway cruiser that knocks off 7 second ,185 mph 1/4 mile blasts with no change in its drivability and reliability. .Question? Is there a standard set of number's you use for your chassis designs or is the chassis designed around a software program that allows you to simulate how the vehicle drives and performs.? Thanks. PS Your racecar and chassis builds are amazing.

[@jerrylewis4509]

Man yalls work is the best I figured 300.000 thousand

[@markwebb2502]

These guy's are the coolest people

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻

[@houseofsharpeis9366]

Shoot out a list of all the current chassis you have running in the top classes. Justin’s one

[@stevekissel605]

Great video 👍 👍

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻💪🏻

[@shermanhouse6880]

Great video learned a lot surprise to learn a motor is 100,000-plus probably a million dollars to build one and campaign it first year wow keep up the good work you make great videos Cameron

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻

[@danmyers9372]

And that’s why getting and retaining good sponsors is so critical to running a successful program at this level.

[@maaduece5132]

It would be interesting to hear some theory on motor placement for some of these different types of racing .

[@CJRaceCars]

Definitely good topic

[@brianiswrong]

I would like to hear the theory and proven gains and losses by moving the motor and box forward or backwards and up and down. 👍

[@Guardianautoservices]

Any content on what to do for a small tire no prep car? I know the big tire stuff gets all the tv love but id love to see what a small tire car really needs to work well.

[@trophbrwntrouthunter]

Same, no content creators in the drag race community want to give away secrets or how to. For the person that wants to explode a channel, teaching people that don’t know how to build a starter car, not by any means 28s aren’t beginner, just would love to learn more about this stuff!

[@Guardianautoservices]

@@trophbrwntrouthunter ive seen a couple. Tin soldiers does some explanation about no prep suspension but thats it

[@belowaveragegamer8270]

Think the guys name is Kevin Wilson, he does videos about suspension setup etc for small tire no prep racing.

[@Guardianautoservices]

@@belowaveragegamer8270 ive seen his videos also. Learned alot watching his videos

[@belowaveragegamer8270]

@@Guardianautoservices yeah he seems like a really smart guy

[@jasoncrawley7536]

Just curious what cost would be to build good dependable bracket car? Not worried about weight since index racing just reliability and consistency?

[@b3nny90]

It's hard to find a good chassis shop that's open about the prices and setup issues etc. Most only tell you when you sign the deal. So I'm curious if you guys race and if you could do a "show and tell" on your own racing

[@bigskunk801]

After I subscribed I seen this video and it answered a lot of questions. You guys build an awesome chassis. One thing that I was wondering is. How much does it cost to paint or powder coat?

[@CJRaceCars]

Powder coating chassis and all components is around 3k.

[@MrSeansiller]

Hope to see a new video soon

[@stevekissel605]

Wheelie bars. In and outs

[@JohnRedEagleBailey]

We haven't seen a good BBQ video in a while. And good Ole "bench racing". That's when guys sit around in the shop and talk trash and brag about racing memories. I'm sure all of you have stories. Lol

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

Wasn't to far off thanks for the video 👍

[@richardellis3141]

cool video, thanks

[@CJRaceCars]

🙏🏻💪🏻

[@pukemaggots]

I like that Troy is still rocking a Hate Tank hat.

[@justingarcia3866]

Woukd like to see like a step by step "builder" series. I have a ton of questions on little odds and ends here and there.

[@CJRaceCars]

Soon

[@justingarcia3866]

@@CJRaceCars or if, i know its not all the rage but, when you get a sub frame car in like a 67 nova could you do a part on tying a chassis into the sub fram? Yall are great 👍

[@gagellamas]

Can you do a brake line & fire line video sometime? I Have to do mine very soon and would love tips and tricks.

[@CJRaceCars]

Yes definitely

[@Adhdroamer]

Another great video. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how/where to run the wiring and plumbing and why. What mid plate to centre section lengths do feel work for big tire. And thoughts on hot rod drag week type cars and commen issues or advice on building one.

[@CJRaceCars]

We have some BIGGG need on drag week style car 😎

[@Adhdroamer]

@@CJRaceCars do tell 👀 lol. I find it very interesting when it comes to the technical. especially with the topic of multipurpose cars ie dreg week cars or even cars that can be switched from big to small or vice versa or even to do radial big and small tire. How that design process is undertaken and the considerations that need to be Had. Also another topic longevity how to get the years out of your chassis car.

[@CJRaceCars]

@@Adhdroamer will do an announcement in 4 weeks or so 😎

[@Adhdroamer]

@@CJRaceCars can't wait to see this announcement especially if you guys are doing a build I'm sure like everything else you guys do it will be a absolute work of art

[@CJRaceCars]

@@Adhdroamer 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@awash-mg8ce]

I want to build a cheap bracket S10 that I can drive on the street and run in the 7.0 index class at Brainard Motorsports Park in Ringgold GA. But I don't know the best way of going about the build I want to try to do as much of it my self

[@dwlaboy]

Cameron what happened with the build videos as always thank you you have great content and remember the Friday barbecue is the number one thing thank you 🙏🙏

[@CJRaceCars]

Soon. We actually have a really cool build that I want to talk about but have to get some 🦆 in a row 😎

[@larrycrowe2734]

Please do some follow-up on the 2JZ.

[@Justinhofmann88]

Are you guys gonna have Monzas car done this year?

[@VR-fn3kv]

WOW.... Looks like I'll just stay on the bleacher side of the wall. I would never have guessed that much money. My hobby and budget is more like a fishing Pole with a zebco reel. That was pretty interesting having you guys talk about that.

[@serget2168]

Knowledge is priceless in drag racing and it takes years to learn how to build it the way you drive and stay off the wall What I can't stand is fans standing around the cars staging burning out

[@jakedasnake88]

Sounds like sun-n-fun going on in the background

[@CJRaceCars]

Lol that was last week

[@AmfP_89]

Some time-lapse videos on fabrication. Maybe some sheet metal work. But definitely more fab videos

[@CJRaceCars]

Can definitely do that

[@joshmiller8663]

Nothing like a classic muscle car on a 25.2 chassis.

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Hell yeah

[@craigbowers4047]

What about laminating the outside of the driver's window with 3M or Llumar security film in case things go really bad and the lexan breaks or splinters the driver's hands will stay inside the car. Tabs of the film could be folded over the window tubing to ensure the window stays in place if the car goes shiny side down or rolls several times.

[@CJRaceCars]

Window net should in most cases contain drivers arms

[@fmerkl]

I built my 1st caged car in 1979 ,a 1965 Mustang Coupe mistakes were made ,but it worked , maybe not as expected, but it passed NHRA Tech and ran 9.90's which was fast in 1980!! With a .030 over 427 MR sideoiler with dual 750's and a Ford C6 automatic , And My C6 has made Me almost Famous !! LOL

[@papashakeshake6268]

so what about the best water pipe rolling chassis?

[@cooltrkin]

Wow if I was going to. Build a car it would be a twin turbo car for NPK. They have to be 3050 lbs. That way I wouldn't have to put all that carbon fiber and Titanium in it. Engine would be a Ford A460 block and twin S500 Borgwarner turbos. Rossler trans Moser rear end and drive line. I think It could be done for far less the price. I know your cars are worth what your charging but that's to expensive for an old truck driver like myself. I'm building a 1971 Ford Torino.

[@curtisfunk7491]

If you have your car , hauler and crew and are a ready to go race team What does your typical weekend race trip cost . So if you load up and leave the shop and make to the finals and drive home Sunday afternoon , What have you spent in gas , entry fees , food , tires , race fuel , and maintenance to go rounds .. I had a guy tell me he spent $10k a weekend at an NHRA event just to get there come home and support the team but they was a few years ago .. thanks for your answer

[@CJRaceCars]

10k if you don’t hurt any parts

[@danmyers9372]

I’m curious how long a chassis like this will remain consistent at the top level? We all know metal will fatigue with repeated use especially at the power level of cars like this.

[@yattaran1484]

Very interesting post as always !. I'd rather stay watching NPK show than building a race car of my own.

[@CJRaceCars]

Thank you.

[@2CabrasLocas]

How many Mustang / Camaro guys out there right now with a home brew cobbled together exhaust SWEARING "I CAN BEAT THAT JUNK!"?

[@MarkMiller-nl6ud]

Did Bc help you sell the nova?

[@centermass4962]

If i was gonna build a car of that caliber u guys would be the ones. Could u do my 3rd gen on a i owe u?

[@CJRaceCars]

😜

[@jasonfikes9514]

I would like to know more about your thoughts on why you don't perfer docolr8 . Would you be willing to do a video on the pros and cons of it in your opinion?

[@CJRaceCars]

Yes definitely

[@Jrtowns1]

I’d be very interested to hear what you think are some of the best platforms to build for a car with stock front suspension. It seems like Fox bodies run the show but with all the power would a longer wheelbase be better?

[@Cutlass_Rudd]

I think the biggest benefit of the fox is the 4 link rear susp and their low weight

[@danmyers9372]

@@Cutlass_Rudd- And the almost unlimited supply of reasonably priced parts.

[@MrShark4488]

show us what the difference is between a 25:1 to 25:5 chassis

[@RustyWells2]

If you had nothing to go out have have a car built and buy a big rig and totter and tools supplies of all new good stuff you will need a million dollars! That would buy a damn good setup!

[@CJRaceCars]

Agree

[@kansasspeedperformancellc6670]

How to set up four link?

[@1FastKarNascar]

So after I spend close to 200K with you guys I still have to go spend another 150+ or so just to finish the car.. lord Jesus ima keep playing with my lil 350’s and 400’s with the MSD box and a baby ass 28 spline rear end 😂 STREET CAH

[@brianiswrong]

$400'000 ball park figure What's the rough price to have a funny car or top fuel car built to the same turn key ready?

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Cmon Cameron it's time for a new video bro

[@EASTBOUNDAWG]

When I win the lottery I will be calling y'all too build a NPK/pro 275 a 67 Chevelle.

[@Jstall7543]

Is that a Pro Charged Billet SMX in there? lol!

[@CJRaceCars]

Turbo engine

[@justincrawford1987]

What's going on with monza's chevelle build??

[@CJRaceCars]

In the process of being assembled

[@onetru-motive8404]

🍻

[@lgun1]

You guys better make room for Justin's car,,, again.

[@Amxracer]

😎

[@trevorsmith9251]

Beautiful quality race car building, you get what you pay for, can’t build a car for three fiddy lol

[@CJRaceCars]

😂

[@maxfastest]

egos and hyper competitive folks never worry about logical spending.

[@SmokyMountainsHauling]

the cost difference between making 2000hp and 4000+ hp is about $350,000

[@trophbrwntrouthunter]

Does CJ have a car he races? Does anyone there have a weekend race car, it doesn’t have to be a promod, just wanna know about everyone’s mustangs or Camaros.

[@CJRaceCars]

No race car yet BUT some announcements soon 😎. I have an Audi R8 that I drive on weekends but that’s it.

[@jamessammann9183]

Ljrc has a fully built complete car 280. Ready for npk. Go get it cj

[@CJRaceCars]

Definitely a good deal for that car

[@jamessammann9183]

@@CJRaceCars I got 80 just 200 short

[@CJRaceCars]

@@jamessammann9183 I am in the same boat lol

[@jamessammann9183]

@@CJRaceCars I like to see u eat on Fridays..need more cj good job on u tube been here since u started

[@eadracing]

Why aren’t there very many Foxbodys built this way?

[@JonathanReed1970]

CJ - good info and all but what about your 1000 to 2000 hp chassis/setups? Can you do a video similar to this but relate more with your average racers instead of NPK/NHRA/ProMods, etc...?

[@CJRaceCars]

Yes we have one we will show here very soon.

[@JonathanReed1970]

@@CJRaceCars TY CJ! I actually have an 84 Z-28 I am looking to have built with a 1500+ HP Procharged from SME. I was always curious what the price would be for building the car around it outside of drive line. I look forward to your video.

[@davidholland276]

Where’s Jesse been?

[@kurtking5913]

If you have to ask how much it costs chances are pretty high you don't have enough for it