JavaScript is disabled. We had similar problems with my dad's '55 Chevy with a 468 big-block. The advantage of bending your own cage is being able to get the bends as tight to the car as possible, but dont dismiss pre-bent cages; they have come a long way. That said, we'd go with an XR276HR profile. 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Spokane, WA, Mission Raceway Park A moving van creamed me and the '65 some years back, otherwise I'd still be driving it. 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From a safety standpoint, we would always recommend a roll cage instead of a roll bar because its safer in a roll over condition, even if your ET doesnt call for it yet, explained Wright. I am going to explain the key rules and requirements on building a 10 point, or 8.50 and slower, roll cage for unibody vehicles per the 2010 NHRA Rule Book. for more information, wayne@lebanonvalley.com, South Mountain Raceway Maryland International Raceway - Budds Creek, MD I think I'd like to retain the computer and smog stuff to keep it legal in California. Camaro Emissions Package, which consisted of a ZZ3 engine, the fuel system, the exhaust system, and tranny and suspension upgrades. Do this cycle about three times and refill the brake master cylinder. Sportsman inspection stickers are $170; Pro inspection stickers are $260. Danny Waters Sr. (LeGrange, NC) It welds to the top corner of the main hoop and follows the roof and A-pillar line to another 6-inch x 6-inch plate in the floor. Anytime you break the hydraulic system of the brakes, or a hydraulic clutch system, you must bleed the air out. Brad Stone NHRA Chassis Inspectors - You can contact these folks to find out when chassis certifications are being held. [emailprotected] A clevis assembly using a minimum .350-inch-thick male component and two minimum .175-inch-thick female components may use a 1/2-inch-diameter Grade 5 bolt and does not require a half-cup backing device. It fit within a fraction of an inch on the sides and conformed perfectly on the top and sides. Both door sidebars and rocker bars must be constructed of the same 1 5/8-inch .118-inch thick mild steel as the main hoop and and forward down bars. Now, some guys would pay a fortune for 70 to 80 pounds. Have a helper depress the brake pedal and release it three times, holding pressure against the brakes at the end of the third stroke. The vacuum advance of the ZZ4 will pose a clearance challenge if I use the ZZ4 HEI distributor. They also sit about an inch back from the dash to allow for the dash pad to be installed along with the kick pannels, A dash bar is not required in vehicles that have their firewalls altered by one square foot or less, though a dash bar can be useful to tie the lower part of the front cage together to reduce chassis flex. C \l& jzl(Efge)&gk8e6 jMK;6PRLooHGTEAwixi lxJpHJdT. The fire system, chutes, safety stuff, etc,etc is dictated by tracks and/or sanctioning body's requirements for different classes. Your car would apply to 25.4 since it is a ". 3. Byron, Ill. 2016 NHRA DIVISION 4 Also, take a look at the activity of the coolant in the radiator while the engine is idling. Lebanon Valley Dragway Ph: (816) 795-8055. April 29, 2010. Front Down Bars When you stand on the throttle the TH700-R4 is going to immediately drop down into Second, which is going to plant you in the seat! kfalcon@telusplanet.net, Scott Gove (Dennysville, ME) Chassis Certification Chassis Certifications are also done at all SS, Team Finals Events, and remote locations listed below. On the top side, the D bars are welded in the corner of where the harness bar and roll bar meet. I'm out of ideas. All of our cages are made oversized in length so you can fit it as tight as possible and the tighter you can fit it, the better results you are going to have. In cooperation with our member tracks, we have arranged for NHRA SFI Chassis Inspectors to conduct several remote inspection sites throughout the North Central Division. Not only are they cost effective, but they tie the front and rear frame rails together and drastically improve the vehicles resistance to flexing. All Rights Reserved. Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. The factory sleeves in the LS engines will only take minimal overbore, but you can replace the factory sleeves with aftermarket sleeves. Is it simply a visual inspection? Please note that most inspectors have other jobs or work at NHRA events and may not always be available. What is chassis certification? Grand Junction, CO, Redding Dragstrip Wagler Motorsports Park (WMP) is an award-winning NHRA Division 3 dragstrip . When you have air in the system, you will have a soft or spongy brake pedal. The cage needs to pass an NHRA Chassis Certification inspection. Inspections will continue to be provided during NHRA events throughout the year or by contacting individual inspectors for house calls. Since the overheating problem is while the car is in traffic, you should be able to do this test in your driveway. New Bern, NC. Phone Number The subframe connectors can be optioned with Chassisworks bolt-in cross brace that can also be optioned with a driveshaft safety loop. Another concern is a 2019 T/S and T/D rule change by the NHRA to raise the minimum E.T. Additionally the bottom of the main hoop must be welded to a pair of the aforementioned 6-inch x 6-inch plates. 2. Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Ron McDaniel (Savannah GA) Q The nomination and voting process for the NHRA Sportsman Racer Advisory Council (SRAC) concluded and the final council members have been selected. Otherwise, the D bars must be attached to frame, subframe, or subframe connectors.. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway rhracecars@shaw.ca, John Sheridan(Northeast OH - Western PA) Phone: (250) 765-9404 The driveshaft safety loop attaches to the brace with four bolts. Use this information at your own risk. rkracing1@aol.com, Jay Childs (Anchorage, AK) Meaning if your vehicle is going to run low 10s, but then might see the 9s sometime, building the faster cage in the car will lead to less headaches down the road. Of course, do this on a cold startup so no one gets hurt. Mana, HI, Rocky Mountain Raceways I've decided to use a Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam; here are a few cams I have been considering the 286HR with 0.050-inch duration numbers of 230/230, 0.560/0.560-inch max lift, ground on 110 centers. A Medford, OR, Madras Dragstrip [emailprotected] Smith and Company Auto I thought about just dropping in the four-wire distributor but would need to figure out how to get the ZZ4 distributor mechanical and vacuum advance into the computer. $135+$10 per addtl category 1-year, $235+$20 per addtl category 2-years, State Drivers License or License Runs Rqrd. Scott Langston Again, with the same spec tubing as the forward bars and main hoop, it must be welded at the top of the windshield support to the two forward bars. 350 in my '86 El Camino and have two concerns. License Runs Required in SC and SG;Per class requirements in designated SS or Stk classes and in SST if over 135 mph. All logos and images are reserved. 9 am to 7 pm M-F $265+$20 per addtl category 2-years. This includes carpet, seats, and door panels. Email kkopp@ihra.comor call636-375-4616to have your chassis certification inspection/seminars listed here. Since our stock exhaust is in the way for now, we did not install the brace. I was hoping you could help me with mine. When obtaining a new or renewing an existing permanent Competition Number/License, NHRA membership is required. Byron Dragway [emailprotected] Please help! Biting the Bullitt will run 9s off the bat, and there arent any immediate plans to push it under an 8.50 ET. 574-535-8152 On hot days, say 90 degrees F and up, if I get stuck in traffic the temperature climbs from 180 until it overheats at 230. Ken Keir Race Cars & Components- Owings, MD. Reno, NV, IHRA Chassis Certification Fax (352) 371-4212. csavage@nhra.com. LBZ Duramax, GT4202R over GT5541R, Sponsored by ISSPRO and Chris Alston's Chassisworks. Woodburn, OR, Expo Idaho Boise Roadster Show You should find that at some point that you will have a burst of air come from the bleeder at the caliper. Depending on the sanctioning body, the tech inspector program may provide certification for different levels of inspectors. hb```f`` 2 cB-y~~r!~[@7Lt[sOzDGYGkDGCGB 4e`Xi#}{ueR87 This is all done with the seat I plan to race with installed in place. 2016 NHRA DIVISION 3 This creates a buffer between the increasing racer count qualifying up against the minimum qualified E.T. Bleed Baby Bleed They have standard tubs that are 23-inches wide and 40-inches long, Pro tubs that are 28-inches wide and 45-inches long, and an intermediate tub that is 28-inches wide and 40-inches long. In a basic chassis, you pay about $1500 extra to save 70 to 80 pounds. He became hooked and shot virtually every series at the track until 2007 until he moved to California and began working as a writer for Power Automedia. 2/23/2023. It acts as a supporting brace for the forward hoop and also to keep the roof from collapsing. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway. When was the last time you checked all the welds on your race car? Phone:(859) 432-5549 If rained out Inspections @ Coughlin Auto Group, Summit Motorsports Park In addition, a current NHRA membership is required for participation in any divisional or national NHRA-sanctioned event. Most remote inspections are conducted on an appointment basis. This spot is also very close to the frame rail and we will later box the plate to the frame rail when we install the tubs. Back in the early '90s GM created the H.O. 2/2/2023. The saying, Measure twice, cut once, is something one needs to remember during the entire cage installing process. 2023 Conference Finals June 23 - 24. Michigan My El Camino has the original four-wire HEI distributor and associated computer in the passenger-side kick pad. Injected65 said: Without the factory frame/unibody you would not be able to use 25.5. 757-537-2763. Albuquerque, NM, Summit Racing Equipment From the main hoop, it must pass in between the drivers elbow and shoulder. Drag Racing League Rulebookare now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the NHRA arenas. . 10. 0 NHRA Chassis Inspections are available at remote Chassis Inspection locations generally scheduled in the off season throughout the North Central Division and at most NHRA-sanctioned or conducted events. Do I need to change my master cylinder? This will give me complete access to all the welds to inspect for irregularities. This not only gives enough water flow for cold start, it also bleeds out all the air in the cooling system when filling. With this combination you will have a displacement of 511 ci! Thank you in advance. The D bars are designed to support the main hoop from movement under impact as a triangulated point of reference. NHRA North Central Division SFI/NHRA Chassis Inspectors . [emailprotected] This is truly a loaded question. Contact the track for appointment 450-245-7656. #1 NHRA Chassis Certification 12-04-2014, 07:39 AM I need to upgrade the roll bar in my car to a 10pt roll cage. This finally took care of the slow-speed build of temps. Gussets used where the front main hoop connects to the main hoop. I've done regular service to the rest of the car over the years. He was the founding editor for its first online magazines, and transitioned into the role of editorial director role in 2014. They come in at 11.1:1 compression with a 64cc combustion chamber. Bruce Bachelder It keeps the front of the roof from crushing in on the driver., The front main hoop bars are tack welded in place before the dash. In 1995 Mark started photographing drag races at his once local track, Bradenton Motorsports Park. In addition to the roll cage, we also opted for a pair of swing out door bars to make getting in and out of the car easier, as well as subframe connectors with X-brace from sister company Total Control Products. UPCOMING CHASSIS CERTIFICATION DATES, March 26, 2016 Male clevis must use two minimum 1/8-inch-thick brackets (CM or MS) welded to each roll- cage upright; female must use minimum 1/4-inch-thick bracket (CM or MS) welded to each roll-cage upright. 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