dcovey1@hot.rr.com, Ken Spence (Estevan, Saskatchewan) Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway You're building up a really nice package. 2023 Power Automedia. x .083-inch CM or .118-inch MS minimum. If a customer wants a custom cage that we do not already offer, they can use our custom roll cage worksheet and we can bent it to their specifications, said Wright. Joliet, IL, Ted Peters & (863) 956-7338 Source: compcams.com. Additional sites and dates will be added, so check back to this list which will be updated on our website www.nhradiv3.com in our Tech Info section. 574-535-8152 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Y Welding - 1651 70th Ave - Edmonton, AB In drag racing you aim to run the lowest spring rate possible that will support the weight of the car. Hearing about your '65 getting wasted by a moving van breaks our heart. We don't think you're there yet. NHRA Division 5 Race Track. They are cheap and indisposable when it comes to having your cage certified. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Rich Kent (Aurora, IL) Also there can be bars that connect to the front down bars, go through the firewall and connect down into the front frame rails. The sanctioning bodies, along with SFI quickly recognized the need for this separate spec. Gussets used where the front main hoop connects to the main hoop. With a production Gen IV engine block of 4.060 inches and a 4.125-inch stroke crank you achieve a displacement of 427 inches. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. This should release some fluid and the pedal will drop to the floor. HWmo8_A=i!8vht,$9I )Q/NPgyf./VnAWW7+t 4d`!D C8dP!C2``4= O 4 B@ ,\ ,b ,b 7A1s3 r&HcqfHou7k5wtPX}9A^z\nBZP8&04uxIwW1"0J ?qo';" UoXQEF%_r Following the announcement that he will compete for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world championship with a full season in Top Alcohol Dragster, Tony Stewart took part recently in a media . Kent, WA, Champion Raceway Also, everything should be fitted with tack welds before finishing the final welding. Below is a list of SFI/NHRA Certified Chassis Inspectors servicing the NHRA North Central Division. 3. The subframe connectors can be optioned with Chassisworks bolt-in cross brace that can also be optioned with a driveshaft safety loop. Since we are installing a set of TCP subframe connectors, we placed the D bars over the top of the connectors. endstream endobj startxref I'm not trying to build something for the dragstrip; just cross-country trips, good performance, decent gas mileage, and some hauling around town. We really like what you've already tried. The car must also be equipped with seatbelts. This year it came up for recertification, and NHRA has changed the SFI specifications for this type of side-steer Roadster, now requiring helmet bars in the rollcage, rollcage gussets, and several new bars in the driver area. 225 0 obj <>stream West Hatfield, MA, Island Dragway Main Hoop Support Braces, Rear Down Bars, and Roll Cage Gussets, The roll cage "D" bars install over the top of the subframe connectors. Phone: (207) 726-4227 202 0 obj <> endobj 11416 Ocean Gateway No additional inspector service or travel fee is charged for inspections completed at designated remote inspection sites or NHRA events. UPCOMING CHASSIS CERTIFICATION DATES, March 26, 2016 Our power will come from a Dart block-and head-equipped 427ci small block Ford that features an AED blow thru carburetor and a Paxton NOVI-2500 supercharger to produce in the neighborhood of 1,000 horsepower. If you can help me with this one-off special I'd be very grateful. 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. The best part of the Mustang was its very clean interior and it needs to stay clean. 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! Grand Bend Motorplex }0 & What is chassis certification? ceiling from a 6.00 to a 6.10 elapsed time. Usually a specifically designed tube notcher or drill press that allows for variable angles are used with a hole saw on the end. The cross bar or harness brace serves multiple functions. If you also install 2-inch lowering springs, the car will be 4 inches lower than stock. The Chassisworks forward hoop bars come pre bent and fit awesome. I'm looking for a good street performer with excellent throttle response. As with any project, its a good idea to figure out what youre going to do with it in the long haul. When you installed the Hotchkis upper control arms, did you remove the calipers, or did you just support them out of the way? scott@sgeracecars.com, Jim Harken (Eldora, IA) A light spring-rate spring that is highly compressed will aid in the weight transfer to the rear tires on the launch. Contact the facility at 724.668.7600 for additional information, Howie Dalton (Princeton, WV) Sources: dartonsleeves.com, gmperformanceparts.com, racingheadservice.com, scatcrankshafts.com, worldcastings.com, Aussie Runner Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. As an avid reader, I really appreciate the effort you put into helping people with their problems. Restricting the water bypass will help. NHRA requires that the chassis of a race car that goes 9.99 seconds or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, to be certified every three years. Problems displaying the site? Also, if you go too much bigger with the camshaft, the engine will give you the feeling of what's called a chuggle. Not trying to be an ass but I don't know what you're asking these questions if you have the 25.5/4 cert specs. Drag Racing League Rulebook also covers everything that families need to know to enter this exciting arena and provide kids as young as 5 years of age their formal introduction to the sport. Hope this has whetted your appetite. Bolts/pins must be 3/8-inch-diameter steel, minimum and in double shear at both ends. 1999 Chevy Silverado Pro Stock Diesel - under construction. tami@crossroadsdragway.com, Edgewater Sports Park 12noon-5pm Gates open @ 10:00am, February 20 Take the time to make sure that you and your toy are safe. Apr 4, 2010. Miramichi, NB Canada, Spencer Speedway The rear down bars or rear support bars must attach to the floor of the trunk somewhere. By appointment only. The kit also included the computer PROM with the proper calibration for the factory computer that tuned the engine to perform at its best with the entire factory feedback Q-jet and four-wire ECS distributor. Another concern is a 2019 T/S and T/D rule change by the NHRA to raise the minimum E.T. 212 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<3526A3ED3E6C0844985876B88ACE07A6><50F52F79D4042C47B27CE890C59188E7>]/Index[202 24]/Info 201 0 R/Length 72/Prev 274250/Root 203 0 R/Size 226/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream All cars must use a full frame that meets SFI Spec. Great Meadows, NJ, Berlin Walmart The car is equipped with a 3.08:1 gear in the rearend, so I know that will make things a little more challenging. Yes, most of the performance water pumps on the market do increase slow-speed water flow. By using the smaller camshaft we wouldn't worry about pulling the 3.08:1 gear out on the open road. He really enjoyed this project and wants to see as many on the road as possible. With this camshaft in your 383 we'd recommend a stall speed of around 2,400 rpm. 2/2/2016, Auto Club Dragway or LewisW@gatewaymsp.com, Coles County Dragway/Rons Custom The relationship between the camshaft and the torque converter is probably the most important marriage in an engine build. For 10-second and slower cars that only need roll bars, the size minimum is 1 3/4 O.D. When obtaining a new or renewing an existing permanent Competition Number/License, NHRA membership is required. Hope you can help, and all the best from Noel in Oz. 708-333-9289 For Technical Assistance contact NHRA technical support personnel by dialing (844-468-7631) (844-HOTROD1). Q rkracing1@aol.com, Jay Childs (Anchorage, AK) This means you could write your name in cursive with the rear bars, and as long as they connect to the rear floor, they will technically be legal. jrjestjn dean johnson jr. Nhra chassis certification & extended technical inspection (eti). The chassis is currently at the sandblasters having all the paint and primer stripped off. I could easily write an article five times this size when it comes to explaining how roll cages work in a variety of ETs and car configurations. Ph: (816) 795-8055. w^Kuu%{9,B XJ{'+lJ;lh9o|96fW`[ lMi@y}U qUeZ?P,giA#|Aq"TcAi~&6[SBp0{DrLOe6eV ^mw~w3:W2 Y Vi;rA&G9G(Gyk Jk! Suite 434. A Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tenn. News & Results Fontana, CA, Samoa Dragstrip This sticker is not valid at any NHRA Mello Yello National events. Jay Farnsworth, Coughlin GM Center See requirements on page 2, #15, OFFICIAL USE ONLY Issuing Track: 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. The only issue is that the pistons are going to come up out of the deck by about 0.025-inch. The SFI specs mentioned only outline what's required for the cage/chassis. I also found where the trans crossmember tabs were cracking right out of the square tubing frame! Host. Jack Richards Can I use any factory rods and pistons from other 4-inch-bore engines, such as the 327 or 302 or different rods all combined to acquire a decent compression of between 9- and 10:1 with a close deck height? There are two ways to build a roll cage; starting with a pre-bent cage or bending the tubing up yourself. Epping, NH. 502-363-2060 While we offered a lot of tips and tricks when it comes to installing a 10-point roll cage, it does not take place of a rule book. Great Lakes Dragaway - Union Grove, WI - 8 am to 4 pm 2023 Conference Finals June 23 - 24. Hope this keeps the Lawmen happy. 4. Aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber that is approved by the NHRA are allowed. Wichita, KS, SRCA Dragstrip Before your helper releases the brake pedal, close the bleeder valve on the caliper. This 25.3 chassis spec is intended to for OEM frame or OEM-modified frame door cars that are faster than what a 25.5 covers, but heavier than a 25.2. My '68 Camaro has a 325hp 396 with 5,000 miles on it. They had nice forged TRW slugs from the factory with an approximately 0.125-inch dome, which gave you 11:1 compression with 64cc combustion chambers. West Lebanon, NY 1. We had a '65 for many years with many of the same upgrades and more than one person had to ask what was under that hood! Phone: (716) 684-2205 Northwest & Central Ohio We will be using our 60 horsepower, soon to be 1000 horsepower 1965 Mustang Project Biting the Bullitt as our example. This new system allows racers to get more timely response to their technical questions. Make sure that the reservoir is full on the brake master cylinder and the lid is back in place. Phone: (304) 922-2266, Gary Hood (Severn, MD) Back in the early '90s GM created the H.O. The car has stock pulleys, and I was thinking about altering or restricting the water pump bypass or adding a pusher fan. After time trials. Marietta, GA 30067. CHASSIS INSPECTION SEMINARS SITES It will be used for street, and maybe an occasional dragstrip or autocross. Rocker bars are only required when the OEM frame rails dont run below and outside of the drivers legs. Phone: (250) 765-9404 The cage needs to pass an NHRA Chassis Certification inspection. The harnesses typically attach via a welded bracket and a bolt to a bracket on the belts harness or a wrap around-style belt. Pittsburgh International Raceway - New Alexandria, PA Cell: (204) 470-9988 The tubing size requirement on 8.50 cages are 1 5/8-inch x .118-inch mild steel or .083-inch chromoly. The D bars or main hoop support bars are designed for unibody vehicles in which the roll bar is connected to the floor instead of a separate frame. Stanton, MI, Muncie Dragway There is no specific angle or point in which the forward side of the door bar must intersect, though it should weld to the forward bar near the bottom 6-inches. Q Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Q The driver, or someone of similar build, should be present for the variety of clearance checks. [emailprotected] I am looking to build a 2x3 chassis that could certify to mid to high 7's. CHASSIS INSPECTION SEMINARS SITES All Rights Reserved. Fax (626) 466-9089. mdeyoung@nhra.com. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. 25.1E or SFI Spec. Its a good idea to consult with the tracks you race with locally to inquire about any additional rules they require to race. %PDF-1.6 % . 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, Bob Jaus (Brockport, NY) The straight bar coming off the main hoop should be parallel to the roof before it makes its first bend. Phone Number Call for more information. Central Indiana Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway. Phone: (630) 542-0604 First, open the passenger-side bleeder on the brake caliper. Joe Lease The driveshaft safety loop attaches to the brace with four bolts. 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The front subframe may find the pavement driving around on the street in normal driving. NHRA North Central Division SFI/NHRA Chassis Inspectors. Which front springs you choose is completely dependent on what you wish to use your car for. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. These remote sites are provided as a convenience for racers in need of having their race car chassis inspected/certified. The XR profiles have 4 degrees more intensity and quicker opening between advertised duration numbers and 0.050-inch duration numbers. in Conjunction w/ ETI Program, Actual times of chassis inspection determined by the track and posted on track web site, 2016 NHRA DIVISION 5 Also, there is a variety of rules on the total diameter of the tubing depending on the length and amount of cross braces utilized. 2/13/2023. The bar must be installed within four inches of the drivers shoulders vertically, but not above them. 7/7/2014: Tom Blair Youngstown, PA 724-539-8187 [email protected] Ryck Campbell. This 25.3 chassis spec is intended to for OEM frame or OEM-modified frame door cars that are faster than what a 25.5 covers, but heavier than a 25.2. 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