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. I put a ZZ3 in my '65 El Camino and loved it. There are a multitude of specs for the different diameter tubes and their location in relationship to the driver. Phone: (423) 420-0212 CHASSIS INSPECTION SEMINARS SITES TECH DIRECTOR. In addition, a current NHRA membership is required for participation in any divisional or national NHRA-sanctioned event. Stay tuned for a brand-new NHRA.tv experience coming your way soon! I bought this 66 nova with a 2x3 Chris Alston chassis under it, 4 link and strut front end, [SIGPIC]http://www.hotrodsbyglen.net/yb6.jpg[/SIGPIC]. Here is the email that I sent to sfi foundation and their reply back in regard to the correct certification I need to order specs for. (free download). Madras, OR, 2016 NHRA DIVISION 7 Evenings Woodburn, OR, Expo Idaho Boise Roadster Show 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. A moving van creamed me and the '65 some years back, otherwise I'd still be driving it. Cars running 7.50 and slower must meet applicable SFI Specification (25.1E, 25.2, 25.4, or 25.5) for body/chassis design. Source: cimg7.ibsrv.net 618-924-0184 If you plan out the build of the chassis you can install a 1/8-inch pipe bung in the tube so you can pressurize the chassis to check for cracks. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. [emailprotected] Back in the early '90s GM created the H.O. (eighth-mile) (406) 491-0403 I did the Hotchkis upper control arm upgrade on my '78 Chevy Malibu and have had a soft brake pedal ever since. Probably never. [emailprotected] The car must also be equipped with seatbelts. Jack Richards tom@racecarsunlimited.com, Ken Kershaw(South Florida) Reminder: Pre-Register for Top Alcohol Regional Events. 202 0 obj <> endobj Not wanting to hack up the dash in our Mustang, McKinney installed the bar before the dash, set back about an inch from it. 2020 NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION REMOTE CHASSIS CERTIFICATION 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. Joe Lease This will allow us to drive the Mustang around town when we want, then throw the slicks in the trunk and head to the dragstrip. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Ron McDaniel (Savannah GA) Q Or is there something else? Typically, the clevis receiver is welded to the roll cage at the shoulder. %%EOF 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. 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! Wichita, KS, SRCA Dragstrip David Luken ClevorBMF recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Ph: (816) 795-8055. Chassis. 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 rest of the package was a TH350, A/C, P/S, disc brakes, HD suspension, and 14x7 rally wheels, and I just enjoyed running hard through the curves and having people wonder what was going on. Phone: (907) 349-4333 I can't determine if it's airflow or coolant, as it definitely benefited from both of these. This is truly a loaded question. Wright explained, When you get into the 8 second zone the down bars to the front frame rail really help stiffen the chassis. You cannot weld a flat-cut tube end to an intersection of another piece of the cage and expect it to be safe. @X8!|p3p?,pQ]"Z )X CHASSIS CERTIFICATION INSPECTION CLINICS SITES, February 20 If your question is not answered, you may contact the NHRA Field Office at 626-914-4761 or send an e-mail tolicensing@nhra.com. A critical step in building a roll cage is tube notching. I just feel like the relationship between the camshaft profile, torque converter stall, transmission gear ratios, and rearend ratio are critical to get the performance I'm looking for. The driving force behind this is the article in the Dec. '09 issue, "LS Motors Decoded." Old Bridge Twp Raceway Park- Englishtown, NJ-, The New Capitol Raceway We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. 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. Fax (352) 371-4212. csavage@nhra.com. The beauty of this package is that it produced 308 hp, emissions legal, through the factory cast-iron manifolds, single high-flow cat, and dual-snorkel air cleaner. Since we will be adding in mini tubs later, we allowed for the additional four inches of space we needed from the stock tubs. You have chosen two very nice camshafts. Phone: (306) 634-5935 This new system allows racers to get more timely response to their technical questions. Select the highest level/ type of class(es) being registered. The bar has a slight bend on both ends so that it can conform to the windshields shape and to tuck it up out of the drivers view. A half-cup backing device must be welded to the vertical portion of the main hoop (inward side) or the upper end of the swing-out bar (outward side), minimum .118-inch wall (CM or MS) extending at least 1 5/8 inches past the center of the pins. Extra Straight Tubing For Optional Extra Bars. Pacific Junction, IA, Rock Falls Raceway Contingency Postings. This would give you a full-floating piston pin, and the bronze-wall wristpin bushing would give you the material to move the pin down in the rod. Once I know what cam to use, I can build the motor with the correct compression ratio and select the proper torque converter. Phone: (207) 726-4227 I've done regular service to the rest of the car over the years. Hearing about your '65 getting wasted by a moving van breaks our heart. Kelowna, BC, Pacific Raceways My '68 Camaro has a 325hp 396 with 5,000 miles on it. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, but here goes. All three of these disciplines take different types of springs and finding a happy medium can be a challenge. We wanted the rear bars to weld right behind the rear seat to allow for more trunk space since most of the rear trunk is actually occupied by the fuel cell. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway. Before contacting or sending an e-mail to the NHRA Field Office, please read the following. Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tenn. News & Results Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Before your helper releases the brake pedal, close the bleeder valve on the caliper. 11416 Ocean Gateway 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. He really enjoyed this project and wants to see as many on the road as possible. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. Mission, BC, Renegade Raceways For our project, we selected the weld-in versions. Chassis and Technical Inspectors that had their testing certification expire on December 31, 2019 will be given until June 30, 2020 to take and pass the certification tests. All rights reserved. If the cost is too much, a hand grinder can also work, though it can be less accurate. When building a race car, one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of the build can be the roll cage. You'll need to watch the tank and feel the upper radiator hose to know when the thermostat has opened. A rear cross brace was a simple add in to increase strength and reduce flex. Q BMR Performance $165+$10 per addtl category 1 year, $265+$20 per addtl category 2 years, $135+$10 per addtl category 1 year, $235+$20 per addtl category 2 years, State Drivers License or License Runs Rqid, ET Milestone Club Decals Available at your NHRA Member Track. rjaws@rochester.rr.com, Korey Herman (Grand Bend, ONT) ClevorBMF assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. The frame rail acts as a side impact support and a rocker bar must be added in place if it. 2022 International Hot Rod Association. Bruce Bachelder Depending on the sanctioning body, the tech inspector program may provide certification for different levels of inspectors. Most remote inspections are conducted on an appointment basis. These holes will create an air path throughout the entire chassis. [emailprotected] Let's start with the exhaust. Chassis Certification at Napierville Dragway on Saturday May 15, 2010. Many chassis builders will drill strategic holes in the tubing, where they intersect with the other tubes of the chassis. Though it might be safer driving it now, it sure hasnt aided in the acceleration factor with the added weight. NHRA says you must have at least 75% of the welded joint completed to be able to reinforce them with the gussets. Sometimes parts can be built out of tolerances, and it may flow well at higher engine speeds but have low flow at idle. [emailprotected] Years ago, the OEs found this problem and integrated a small spoiler to the bottom of the core support cutting off the path for the hot air to return to the front of the radiator. I don't know of anyone who makes headers that would be temperature and mechanically friendly to the air pump, A/C, and lots of other little wired sensors, so I'm leaning toward keeping the cast-iron manifolds and going to dual exhaust with a small cat converter on each pipe before the muffler(s). Your car would apply to 25.4 since it is a ". The tubing size requirement on 8.50 cages are 1 5/8-inch x .118-inch mild steel or .083-inch chromoly. Currently there is no online processing of renewals available. Speed-Pro now only offers one piston with a 12:1 dome. #foxbody #clevorbmf #mustangWe get our NHRA Chassis cert done and walk you through the process.Thanks For Watching!For Merch head over to our store on teespring!http://teespring.com/stores/clevor-bmfCheck out our our website here!http://www.clevorbmf.comFollow me on social media!TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/9hqhAbFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/brooks.mfInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/fred_stang408Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/fred_stangMy Website:http://www.clevorbmf.comDisclaimer:Due to factors beyond the control of ClevorBMF, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Ken Newberry Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Click here to download. Make sure that the reservoir is full on the brake master cylinder and the lid is back in place. Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeastern Missouri The Chassisworks kit features a clevis-type connector that is over the minimum thickness required by the NHRA. 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. Inspectors may also be available to arrange for an individual inspection house call. In 1995 Mark started photographing drag races at his once local track, Bradenton Motorsports Park. No additional inspector service or travel fee is charged for inspections completed at designated remote inspection sites or NHRA events. z32? (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). I look forward to any suggestions you might share with me. 10. Contact Marcel at 847.217.9896 or marcel@greatlakesdragaway.com for additional information, April 2-3, 2016 What do you wish the ride height to be? . For a really nice piston check out Wiseco Pro-Tru forged pistons, PN PT042H, offered in 0.030-, 0.040-, or 0.060-inch overbore. The vacuum advance of the ZZ4 will pose a clearance challenge if I use the ZZ4 HEI distributor. 4. Springs are designed differently for handling versus the dragstrip. 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. While the tech did not have specs on the gussets requirements, some online sources have said they must be 1 1/2-inch long on each side and be at least a quarter inch thick. We will be using our 60 horsepower, soon to be 1000 horsepower 1965 Mustang Project Biting the Bullitt as our example. x .118 mild steel or .083 4130 chromoly tubing, so this is another aspect to take into play when building or expanding a roll cage as your vehicle gets faster. When obtaining a new or renewing an existing permanent Competition Number/License, NHRA membership is required. Service Area To get the connectors installed as flat as possible to the floor, it is recommended to jack the connectors into the the floor to help persuade connectors to fit. Fax: (520) 889-9427 Contact the track for appointment 450-245-7656. Charleston, IL, Dyno Doms Sikeston Raceway Sikeston, MO, Lynne Marchbanks 309-523-3870 Down under, Holden may have used this combination longer for you to have your hands on one of these cranks. Travis Miller Maximum". 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. Your car would apply to 25.4 since it is a " Full Bodied Car Tube Chassis - 7.50 to 8.49 Seconds; 3,600 lbs. Source: wiseco.com. A spare, short piece of tube to test fit the notched tube onto while grinding comes in handy. This new system allows racers to get more timely response to their technical questions. Cross Brace/Harness BarRear Down Bars 574-535-8152 This finally took care of the slow-speed build of temps. I currently get 15-21 mpg with the 305 V-8 holding it down at 70 mph and just want something a bit stronger. Use this information at your own risk. The main NHRA Rulebook is packed with all the information you need to go racing with NHRA, and class-by-class regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and more are all covered in this. ceiling from a 6.00 to a 6.10 elapsed time. When we make a production roll cage kit, we actually get the vehicles in here at the shop and test fit the parts accordingly, and not just rely on given measurements. A pre-bent cage reduces the cost of installation and the need for a tubing bender. A Anytime you break the hydraulic system of the brakes, or a hydraulic clutch system, you must bleed the air out. Racers will be able to take advantage of the NHRA Chassis Inspection seminar for race cars that run 9.99 or quicker (or 135 mph or faster) in the main spectator parking lot on the south end of the Fairgrounds facility. US 13 Dragway - Laurel, DE c.Sliding sleeves of 1 3/8-inch x .083 CM or .118 MS, with minimum 2-inch engagement, are permitted in lieu of the upper pin/cup. West Lebanon, NY 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. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. 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