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super stock

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‘Super stock’ means a car that looks like it came straight from the dealership but has been changed to go faster. It still keeps a normal look, so it doesn’t stand out as a racing car.

Technical Definition

‘Super stock’ refers to a vehicle that has been heavily modified from its original factory specifications, often with upgraded performance parts while still retaining a stock appearance. It’s a term used in racing and car culture to describe cars that look like their showroom models but run much faster.

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"What's the ultimate goal with that engine? To run super stock reliably, competitively with common rail injectors in it, you know, it's going to take three pumps."

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"But that being said, at some point in the future, you know, a fast super stock car that did wheelies..."

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