The SFI specs mentioned only outline what's required for the cage/chassis. Kent, WA, Champion Raceway Phone: (207) 726-4227 You need to answer this question first. Without making any other changes to your system, we would create a simple (cardboard) spoiler to attach (duct tape) to the core support. Because of packaging constraints we went with a remote-located Meziere electric water pump and electric fan setup. Chassis. Great Lakes Dragaway - Union Grove, WI - 8 am to 4 pm Has anybody been through one of these inspections in the past? 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. 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. Full Bodied Car Tube Chassis 7.50 to 8.49 Seconds; 3,600 lbs. Select the highest level/ type of class(es) being registered. You can reach Tom at 248.275.5828. Also, it will have A/C. It's A Spring Thing Fax: (907) 344-9916 A All McKinney needed to do was shorten them to fit accordingly. NHRA 8.50 Chassis Certification BMF Garage 8.85K subscribers Subscribe 30 1.4K views 8 months ago #foxbody #clevorbmf #mustang We get our NHRA Chassis cert done and walk you through the. Phone Number The D bars are designed to support the main hoop from movement under impact as a triangulated point of reference. A moving van creamed me and the '65 some years back, otherwise I'd still be driving it. This allows the needed height for the swing out to function properly. 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. ChuckScrimpsher If your browser has an integrated PDF viewer, be sure forms print in their entirety; incomplete forms will not be accepted. [emailprotected] x .083-inch CM or .118-inch MS minimum. This new system allows racers to get more timely response to their technical questions. Email mbaker@ihra.com to have your chassis certification inspection/seminars listed here. Hope this keeps the Lawmen happy. * Signifies available only as additional category for Level 4/5 license. Marietta, GA 30067. Now my emergency brake light is on. If you also install 2-inch lowering springs, the car will be 4 inches lower than stock. Male or female clevis(es) permitted. For 10-second and slower cars that only need roll bars, the size minimum is 1 3/4 O.D. Contact the facility at 724.668.7600 for additional information, Howie Dalton (Princeton, WV) He was the founding editor for its first online magazines, and transitioned into the role of editorial director role in 2014. 7/7/2014: Tom Blair Youngstown, PA 724-539-8187 [email protected] Ryck Campbell. BMR Performance Since there are variances in the minimum wall thickness on the tubes, some grinding on the inside of the tubes might be required to fit the clevis in snugly. 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! 2/2/2016, Auto Club Dragway 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! They went through a spot in the rear package tray and weld in right behind the rear seat. 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. Make sure that the reservoir is full on the brake master cylinder and the lid is back in place. The larger clevis joint is designed to slip into the end of the door bar. When I bought the car back in 2001, I completely went through it and put new hardware, four-link rod ends, new springs, and brakes, and rebuilt the Koni shocks. [emailprotected] 2522 Highway 411, Madisonville, TN On the milder side I'm leaning toward the 280HR that specs out at 224/224 duration at 0.050-inch lift, 0.525/0.525-inch max lift, also 110 separation angle. Chassis Certification Chassis Certifications are also done at all SS, Team Finals Events, and remote locations listed below. Ph: (816) 795-8055. The nomination and voting process for the NHRA Sportsman Racer Advisory Council (SRAC) concluded and the final council members have been selected. The swing out door bar is tacked in place to the main hoop so it passes in between the shoulder and elbow. Contact Gary at 410.551.4770 for additional information, April 9-10, 2016 10. Byron Dragway Kentucky, Southern Indiana Wright explained, When you get into the 8 second zone the down bars to the front frame rail really help stiffen the chassis. Any car running 9.99-seconds (6.39 1/8-mile) or quicker in the quarter-mile is required to have the chassis inspected and an NHRA/SFI certification sticker affixed. This also goes for any car with a modified floor or rocker box, though modifying the transmission tunnel up to six square feet is permitted. (free download). Q for more information, wayne@lebanonvalley.com, South Mountain Raceway Also, there is a variety of rules on the total diameter of the tubing depending on the length and amount of cross braces utilized. 315-335-8295 [email protected] Curt LaShure Carlisle, PA 717-448 . Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. Contact the track for appointment 450-245-7656. (Click to View A Salute to Black History Month - 2016), Copyright 2006 - 2016 QuarterMileBrothers.com All Rights Reserved, (Click to View A Salute to Black History Month - 2016). Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. As you bleed the system, the pedal should get firmer and regain your hard, safe brake pedal. 4. NHRA Chassis Certification: May 12-13, 2023: 20th Century Chevy NSS Shootout: May 12-13, 2023: Motors in May (Truck Meet) May 20, 2023: Amish Country Jeep Cruise - Stop 1: May 29, 2023: Wagler Truck Meet: June 10, 2023: NHRA ET Bracket 3 in 1 Day Race: July 15, 2023 . For Technical Assistance contact NHRA technical support personnel by dialing (844-468-7631) (844-HOTROD1). A rear cross brace was a simple add in to increase strength and reduce flex. To complete pre-entry for any 2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Top Alcohol, please complete the online form. It will be used for street, and maybe an occasional dragstrip or autocross. 757-537-2763. or LewisW@gatewaymsp.com, Coles County Dragway/Rons Custom 5 p.m. Eliminations - Both Races. Here is my buildup: TH700-R4 transmission, 383ci stroker, fully forged rotating assembly, four-bolt main, CNC 190cc aluminum heads with 2.02/1.60-inch valves. 502-363-2060 The NHRA rulebook states the following: For rear-wheel-drive cars, with neither a frame nor subframe connectors, but with complete OEM floor (from the firewall to the rear of the trunk; exception: the rear inner wheel wells may be tubbed with steel or aluminum), the 1 1/4- inch x .058-inch CM (or .118-inch MS) D bars may be welded to conventional 6-inch x 6-inch x 1/8-inch form fitted/contoured plates attached to the driveshaft tunnel. These plates can be formed to fit the design of your floor. 202 0 obj <> endobj They are cheap and indisposable when it comes to having your cage certified. If you have a headliner that needs replaced and want to keep one in the car with the cage, replace it beforehand to save yourself a big headache. 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. Malta, MT, Woodburn Dragstrip VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A For 10-second and slower cars that only need roll bars, the size minimum is 1 3/4 O.D. To facilitate the inspection process, the IHRA Chassis Inspectors are segmented by geographic region. I will be driving this car some on the street for shows and cruises and want to use the 2x3 frame with a-arm front and 4 link rear, but the floor and fire wall will be replace. }0 & We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. Track Office, National Trail Raceway Sick Week street car event sells out for second straight season, Alexis DeJoria unveils new Bandero Tequila paint scheme live on Instagram, Old World Industries, Peak, BlueDEF extend partnerships with NHRA, John Force Racing announces 2023 driver and crew chief lineup, NHRA career opportunity: Northwest Division Director, Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees, Tony Stewart Racing prepares for second season of NHRA nitro racing, NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers program enjoying strong success, Julie Nataas, Hunter Green named primary drivers for Randy Meyer Racing. Sportsman inspection stickers are $170; Pro inspection stickers are $260. Bleeding the brakes is very simple. Mid America Dragway. This creates a buffer between the increasing racer count qualifying up against the minimum qualified E.T. This will give me complete access to all the welds to inspect for irregularities. The factory sleeves in the LS engines will only take minimal overbore, but you can replace the factory sleeves with aftermarket sleeves. Fax (816) 795-0515. nduty@nhra.com. US 13 Dragway - Laurel, DE Phone: (306) 634-5935 For Technical Assistance contact NHRA technical support personnel by dialing (844-468-7631) (844-HOTROD1). The car is equipped with a 3.08:1 gear in the rearend, so I know that will make things a little more challenging. 309-523-3870 Mission, BC, Renegade Raceways Additionally, whatever seat and seat mounts you plan to use for the vehicle should be installed. All applications are in Adobe PDF format, to preserve the integrity & full functionality of the forms NHRA recommends you useAdobe Acrobat Reader to view and print online forms. My '68 Camaro has a 325hp 396 with 5,000 miles on it. These remote sites are provided as a convenience for racers in need of having their race car chassis inspected/certified. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. Not wanting to hack up the dash in our Mustang, McKinney installed the bar before the dash, set back about an inch from it. Without the factory frame/unibody you would not be able to use 25.5. 4. Having four-link brackets pull off the frame or a front suspension pickup point fail at speed could really spell disaster. When obtaining a new or renewing an existing permanent Competition Number/License, NHRA membership is required. I need one more piece of 15/8 bar for my car that I don't have, but I do have some cm abrs laying around. I'm finding this on a standard mild-steel chassis. For our project, we selected the weld-in versions. Bruce Bachelder Q Since we are installing a set of TCP subframe connectors, we placed the D bars over the top of the connectors. As you know, welding is extremely hot and it isnt shy when it comes to burning a hole in anything. 937-441-6844 Believe it or not, this section is the easiest part of it all. A forum community dedicated to drag racing drivers and enthusiasts. Before-dash forward down bars can be tricky when it comes to installing a dash bar as it can be in the way of your legs, though there isnt anything that states you couldnt bend the bar back towards the firewall and run it across there. Inspector Down under, Holden may have used this combination longer for you to have your hands on one of these cranks. If you have a popular vehicle, there is a good chance Chassisworks already makes a pre-bent cage for it. Thank you in advance. Put the car up on jack stands and remove the front wheels. (eighth-mile) (406) 491-0403 Must have current NHRA serialized sticker affixed to the cage before participation. Make sure everything is as level as possible and the front main hoop bars are equal in height, The Cross Bar/Harness Brace The First Tube to Notch. Chassis Inspectors. ronniemacracin g@gmail.com, (Click to View More Drag Racing Stories) Boiling Springs, PA, Luskville Dragway C \l& jzl(Efge)&gk8e6 jMK;6PRLooHGTEAwixi lxJpHJdT. A Main Hoop Support Braces, Rear Down Bars, and Roll Cage Gussets, The roll cage "D" bars install over the top of the subframe connectors. LBZ Duramax, GT4202R over GT5541R, Sponsored by ISSPRO and Chris Alston's Chassisworks. hbbd```b``z"+$7 "A$C,4 $}KL@j)"30 Terre Haute, IN, Tami Peters If you're installing a roll bar or cage, pay the extra money for racing harnesses. Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tenn. News & Results Andy McCoy Race Cars to Host NHRA Division 5 Chassis Seminar: . Q A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Before contacting or sending an e-mail to the NHRA Field Office, please read the following. Heidelberg, ON, Canada. 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 The Flex-a-lite 3,300-cfm fan arrangement should have taken care of the airflow requirements at idle. The upper windshield bar is another important piece of the cage. First is the ignition. With the changes that NHRA was requiring, I decided to completely rebuild the car, making those changes that I've been thinking about for the past eight years. Noel Foreshew Of course, do this on a cold startup so no one gets hurt. Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. When building a race car, one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of the build can be the roll cage. The only issue is that the pistons are going to come up out of the deck by about 0.025-inch. From the main hoop, it must pass in between the drivers elbow and shoulder. 317-514-7282 Thanks for your help. Q Cam-Converter Honeymoon I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, but here goes. Source: wiseco.com. Racecars Unlimited 2. Pacific Junction, IA, Rock Falls Raceway 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mike Bos Memorial Parents Race TT presented by Craw's Racing. A light spring-rate spring that is highly compressed will aid in the weight transfer to the rear tires on the launch. Restricting the water bypass will help. The NHRA rule book states: A rocker or sill bar, minimum 1 5/8-inch x .083 CM or .118 MS or 2-inch x 2-inch x .058-inch CM or MS rectangular, is mandatory in any car with a modified floor or rocker box within the roll-cage uprights. [emailprotected] Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeastern Missouri Below is a list of SFI/NHRA Certified Chassis Inspectors servicing the NHRA North Central Division. rkracing1@aol.com, Jay Childs (Anchorage, AK) The door bars are there to protect the driver in a side impact crash and must be welded to the main hoop. Anything that attaches to the floor needs to be attached via 6-inch x 6-inch x .125-inch steel plates. Otherwise, the D bars must be attached to frame, subframe, or subframe connectors.. Great Bend, KS, Tri State Raceway Going with a slightly shorter connecting rod will allow you to use factory 302 small-block pistons. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway on Saturday May 15, 2010. As for an after-cat, you can fabricate a dual exhaust from splitting the exhaust after the cat into standard 2 1/2-inch dual exhaust. Swing out door bars can help a driver and passenger get into a vehicle without needed to go to Yoga classes, and as long as your car is going to be slower than an 8.50 ET, are completely NHRA legal. Jr Street Chassis Inspector Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 MLevonas@nhra.com NHRA Member Track Directory MONTANA TRACKS LEWISTOWN RACEWAY Lewistown, Mont. I put a ZZ3 in my '65 El Camino and loved it. 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. The car was originally built back in 1995 and I'm the third owner. I think I'd like to retain the computer and smog stuff to keep it legal in California. Thanks for your help. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway z32? This certification is an inspection of the thickness of the chassis tubing with a sonic tester. Chassis Engineering offers four different kinds of wheel tubs that will work with virtually any size tire. NHRA Rulebook. Check with Eaton Detroit Spring; we've used them several times to make springs for oddball applications. Hope you can help, and all the best from Noel in Oz. Chassis Certifications are also done at all National and Divisional events. If you can help me with this one-off special I'd be very grateful. As mentioned above, the swing out door bar pins must be within eight inches of the vertical sections of the front and rear main hoop. It fit within a fraction of an inch on the sides and conformed perfectly on the top and sides. Ph: (626) 250-2232. Summit Racing Equipment - Talmadge, OH Reminder: Pre-Register for Top Alcohol Regional Events. The XR profiles have 4 degrees more intensity and quicker opening between advertised duration numbers and 0.050-inch duration numbers. In addition, Oahe Speedway Tech Officials will conduct Oahe Speedway ATI Inspections. You can replicate this package with some minor tweaks that will pass California's emissions regulations-and push the horsepower up around the 325 mark. Edmonton, AB, Pendozi Machine All technical questions for Division 3 will be handled by the National Technical Office located at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis and should be directed to the tech line number above. The XR276 comes in at 224/230 degrees of duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift, 0.502/0.510-inch max lift, and is ground on 110 centers. This sticker is not valid at any NHRA Mello Yello National events. Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] Either way, you could use factory 302 pistons for your 308 buildup. Measure twice, cut once. 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