License . Phone:(859) 432-5549 Phone: (780) 469-1202 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. Phone: (319) 269-2580 The Flex-a-lite 3,300-cfm fan arrangement should have taken care of the airflow requirements at idle. Chassis tags will be offered on Sat., March 11. We took the Mustang to local racing shop Mckinney Motorsports to have the cage installed. Danny Estep Contact Wade at 780 477.7354 for additional information, April 3, 2016 Chassis Certifications are also done at all SS, Team Finals Events, and remote locations listed below.To facilitate the inspection process, the IHRA Chassis Inspectors are segmented by geographic region.Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. This should release some fluid and the pedal will drop to the floor. There are a multitude of specs for the different diameter tubes and their location in relationship to the driver. 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. Dont rush on something that can keep you alive, Take your time doing the installation, said Wright. Thank you in advance. For our project, we selected the weld-in versions. 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. 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. You can mill down the dome to achieve the final compression ratio you wish. Grinding is a method used to notch the tubing, though a tube notching tool is ideal. If rocker bar ties into side diagonal more than 5 inches (edge to edge) from forward roll-cage support or main hoop, a 1 5/8-inch x .083 CM or .118 MS brace/gusset is mandatory between the diagonal and forward roll cage support or main hoop., Almost Done! 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! jchildsracecars@gci.net, Jim Woods ( OH and Central FL) James Hodgson This will not be a daily driver and will need to run well on pump gas. x .083-inch CM or .118-inch MS minimum. Floor Support Plates. When you installed the Hotchkis upper control arms, did you remove the calipers, or did you just support them out of the way? 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. 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. They are typically harder to put in though with the stock dashes, heater, and wiring installed.. 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. 5 p.m. Eliminations - Both Races. The driver, or someone of similar build, should be present for the variety of clearance checks. [emailprotected] My '69 Camaro is about to get a 350 LT1. You spent $70 for certs specs, read them and use them my man! Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. The vacuum advance of the ZZ4 will pose a clearance challenge if I use the ZZ4 HEI distributor. Generally the main hoop is installed as close to the roof or headliner as you can without it rubbing. If they don't like each other no one will be happy! for more information, Contact the track for more Information, New England Dragway We will go through the steps later when it comes to protecting the headliner during the final welding. Call for more information. Phone Number 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. 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. 317-514-7282 The Total Control Products weld-in subframe connectors with bolt-in cross bar and driveshaft safety loop. jrjestjn dean johnson jr. Nhra chassis certification & extended technical inspection (eti). 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. 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. 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. 2022 North . ihra@mts.net, Keith Falconer (Edmonton, ALB) [emailprotected] The subframe connectors can be optioned with Chassisworks bolt-in cross brace that can also be optioned with a driveshaft safety loop. Chassis Engineering offers four different kinds of wheel tubs that will work with virtually any size tire. 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. Summit Racing Equipment - Talmadge, OH Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! [emailprotected] 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. Crofton, MD, Diamond RV Center If you would like to contact an inspector directly for an individual chassis certification, click HERE. The supplied rear down bars fit great. What exactly will they be looking at or looking for? Days 9a.m.-5p.m. Currently there is no online processing of renewals available. Please help! 574-535-8152 centerpiece NHRA's chassis certifications keep area racing secure Jim Holland Journal staff Apr 24, 2012 0 1 of 2 Tim Toso of Fargo, N.D., uses a meter to measure the wall thickness of roll-bar. When it comes to preparing to install a roll cage, you will want to remove everything from inside the car that you can. Miramichi, NB Canada, Spencer Speedway With this camshaft in your 383 we'd recommend a stall speed of around 2,400 rpm. Contact Mark at 302.396.0831 for additional information, April 2 & 3, 2016 Medford, OR, Madras Dragstrip Your car would apply to 25.4 since it is a ". 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. 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. USPS: IHRA P.O. Bleed Baby Bleed Fax: (907) 344-9916 As an avid reader, I really appreciate the effort you put into helping people with their problems. Basically, what you're paying for when you buy a 4130 car is weight reduction. . 2/13/2023. 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. 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]. The rear down bars or rear support bars must attach to the floor of the trunk somewhere. Chassis Certifications are also done at all National and Divisional events. turner2835@gmail.com, Ryan Hinrichsen (Kelowna, BC) kfalcon@telusplanet.net, Scott Gove (Dennysville, ME) In addition, Oahe Speedway Tech Officials will conduct Oahe Speedway ATI Inspections. 4. Camping World Series Event Contingency Posting. The cage we will be using is a pre-bent piece from Chris Alstons Chassisworks. This includes carpet, seats, and door panels. To round out the frontend package, I also have a set of Performance tubular A-arms. The division 3 office should be able to tell you who is closest to you. %%EOF 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. If you also install 2-inch lowering springs, the car will be 4 inches lower than stock. 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. Jason C \l& jzl(Efge)&gk8e6 jMK;6PRLooHGTEAwixi lxJpHJdT. You'll need to watch the tank and feel the upper radiator hose to know when the thermostat has opened. My El Camino has the original four-wire HEI distributor and associated computer in the passenger-side kick pad. Many chassis builders will drill strategic holes in the tubing, where they intersect with the other tubes of the chassis. b. 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 Matt Levonas, Director 3702 West Valley Highway N Suite 104 Auburn, WA 98001 Ph: (253) 446-6594 Fax (253) 446-6683 [email protected] * Signifies available only as additional category for Level 4/5 license, Before contacting or sending an e-mail to the NHRA Field Office, please read the following. 9am 1pm, February 21 Since our stock exhaust is in the way for now, we did not install the brace. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ClevorBMF. 2016 NHRA DIVISION 3 Contingency Postings. Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. The car has stock pulleys, and I was thinking about altering or restricting the water pump bypass or adding a pusher fan. Phone: (252) 522-5555 after 5 p.m. Tom Block (Kalamazoo, MI) If your browser has an integrated PDF viewer, be sure forms print in their entirety; incomplete forms will not be accepted. wi lliamdonaldmitchell@gmail.com, Eddie DeLarm (Tucson, AZ) 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. In drag racing you aim to run the lowest spring rate possible that will support the weight of the car. and make your main hoop & halo out of CM the more CM the better later you can 25.2 it a lot easier. Full Bodied Car Tube Chassis 7.50 to 8.49 Seconds; 3,600 lbs. Q Maximum". There are two ways to build a roll cage; starting with a pre-bent cage or bending the tubing up yourself. hbbd```b``z"+$7 "A$C,4 $}KL@j)"30 If you step up with an LS7 block, with its 4.125-inch bore, or sleeve a production LS1 with the 4.250-inch stroke, you will see 454 inches of nastiness. 618-924-0184 Not wanting to hack up the dash in our Mustang, McKinney installed the bar before the dash, set back about an inch from it. This way we can weld the connectors to the plates from underneath the car to provide even better protection. Door Bars You have chosen two very nice camshafts. Inspections will continue to be provided during NHRA events throughout the year or by contacting individual inspectors for house calls. 350 in my '86 El Camino and have two concerns. On the top side, the D bars are welded in the corner of where the harness bar and roll bar meet. North Central Division 3 ET FinalsLucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park // Brownsburg, IN // September 16-18, 2022. Use this information at your own risk. Contact the track for appointment 450-245-7656. BMR Performance You're building up a really nice package. MIKE BOS CHASSIS CRAFT JR. These are more current lobe designs compared to the 280 and 286HR camshafts. The 4130 chassis is going to be 20- to 25-percent lighter because it's made out of thinner material; there's simply less steel in the car. The finished and painted roll cage with the interior reinstalled. The driving force behind this is the article in the Dec. '09 issue, "LS Motors Decoded." 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. Its a good idea to consult with the tracks you race with locally to inquire about any additional rules they require to race. A However, we prefer a split-duration camshaft with slightly more exhaust duration. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. Kentucky, Southern Indiana The sanctioning bodies, along with SFI quickly recognized the need for this separate spec. Chassis Inspectors. No additional inspector service or travel fee is charged for inspections completed at designated remote inspection sites or NHRA events. As with any project, its a good idea to figure out what youre going to do with it in the long haul. 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. Email kkopp@ihra.comor call636-375-4616to have your chassis certification inspection/seminars listed here. Malta, MT, Woodburn Dragstrip 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. Phone: (403) 502-4556 I am looking to build a 2x3 chassis that could certify to mid to high 7's. Racecars Unlimited A moving van creamed me and the '65 some years back, otherwise I'd still be driving it. The upper windshield bar is another important piece of the cage. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway Air compresses and gives you a very spongy pedal, and if there is enough air, the brakes will not work. If rained out Inspections @ Coughlin Auto Group, Summit Motorsports Park Also, everything should be fitted with tack welds before finishing the final welding. A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. scott@sgeracecars.com, Jim Harken (Eldora, IA) 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. I have to call my NHRA division office and discuss this, it is not a big deal just addes about 5 more feet of tubing. Restricting the water bypass will help. I called up NHRA to ask their tech department about that and they mentioned that if at least 75% of the joint is welded, a gusset on both sides of the tube can be added to take place of the missing welding. West Hatfield, MA, Island Dragway Do this cycle about three times and refill the brake master cylinder. The local chassis shop says to put it in just below the shoulder bar that even though it will not be utilized as a suspension attachment point it is still required. Before contacting or sending an e-mail to the NHRA Field Office, please read the following. Phone: (423) 420-0212 I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, but here goes. 2. 2/22/2016, Cascade Truck Body & Trailer 5 p.m. Prelude To The Shootout Time Trial presented by Craw's Racing. 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. The tubing size requirement on 8.50 cages are 1 5/8-inch x .118-inch mild steel or .083-inch chromoly. Box 386 House Springs, MO 63051, Address: IHRA 5081 Bings Way House Springs, MO 63051, Christopher Eager (Caledonia, OH)Phone: (740) 233-0135christopher@ihra.com, Cody Pollage (Lakeland, LA)Phone: (225) 776-6818cody@ihra.com, Dan Estep (Benton, IL)Phone: (618) 924-0184danielestep535@yahoo.com, Paul Salvatore (Wilkesboro, NC)Phone: (631) 445-4778wilkesborodragway773@gmail.com, George Landis (Boynton Beach, FL)Phone: (561) 573-0393 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.landis.performance.center@gmail.com, Stacy Tanks (Woodbridge, VA)Phone: (703) 786-0909stacytanks@gmail.com, David Covey(Kempner, TX)Phone:(254) 291-2628dcovey1@hot.rr.com, Terry Masluk (Eastern, OH)Phone: (330) 402-1927 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.ihrachassis@gmail.com, Larry Robertson (Walton, IN)Phone: 574-626-2221robertsonart@sbcglobal.net, Eddie Smith(Richmond, VA)Smith and Company AutoPhone: (804) 648-8737. 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. 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