for more information, wayne@lebanonvalley.com, South Mountain Raceway Jay Farnsworth, Coughlin GM Center By appointment only. Hope this keeps the Lawmen happy. I can't determine if it's airflow or coolant, as it definitely benefited from both of these. Contingency Postings. He was the founding editor for its first online magazines, and transitioned into the role of editorial director role in 2014. Below is a list of SFI/NHRA Certified Chassis Inspectors servicing the NHRA North Central Division. I am a little busy working and going through chemo in Houston this year. All cars must use a full frame that meets SFI Spec. 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. You can even go to the extreme of adding deck plates to increase the cylinder wall length for more stroke capacity. ihra@mts.net, Keith Falconer (Edmonton, ALB) 309-523-3870 West Valley City, UT, Maui Raceway Park It acts as a supporting brace for the forward hoop and also to keep the roof from collapsing. Chicagoland area Since we will be adding in mini tubs later, we allowed for the additional four inches of space we needed from the stock tubs. Wild Horse Pass Lucas Oil Race Info! You should find that at some point that you will have a burst of air come from the bleeder at the caliper. tami@crossroadsdragway.com, Edgewater Sports Park [emailprotected] Dont rush on something that can keep you alive, Take your time doing the installation, said Wright. 419-681-3739 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. NHRA North Central Division SFI/NHRA Chassis Inspectors . Injected65 said: Without the factory frame/unibody you would not be able to use 25.5. If you also install 2-inch lowering springs, the car will be 4 inches lower than stock. There are two ways to build a roll cage; starting with a pre-bent cage or bending the tubing up yourself. Mana, HI, Rocky Mountain Raceways The NHRA rules are very vague on the attachment points, though the wheel tubs are not an acceptable attachment point. My '69 Camaro is about to get a 350 LT1. z32? Phone: (252) 522-5555 after 5 p.m. Tom Block (Kalamazoo, MI) Not wanting to hack up the dash in our Mustang, McKinney installed the bar before the dash, set back about an inch from it. Byron Dragway 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. Bleed Baby Bleed I put a ZZ3 in my '65 El Camino and loved it. I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, but here goes. Madison, IL, Track office - Lewis Worden This not only gives enough water flow for cold start, it also bleeds out all the air in the cooling system when filling. Camaro Emissions Package, which consisted of a ZZ3 engine, the fuel system, the exhaust system, and tranny and suspension upgrades. A Before contacting or sending an e-mail to the NHRA Field Office, please read the following. Chassis Certification Chassis Certifications are also done at all SS, Team Finals Events, and remote locations listed below. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway This includes carpet, seats, and door panels. 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. The license is valid until its expiration date or until revoked by NHRA. You have chosen two very nice camshafts. Can it be mig welded or does it have to be tig. 2522 Highway 411, Madisonville, TN Contact Tom Woodside at GMCOPO. 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. 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. Note Date change, previously listed as April 9 & 10, (330) 630-0270 scott@sgeracecars.com, Jim Harken (Eldora, IA) Click here for the latest browser requirements and links to FREE downloads. Jason This finally took care of the slow-speed build of temps. US 13 Dragway - Laurel, DE Also, taking breaks and allowing it to cool will keep the heat lower. The complete Chris Alston's Chassisworks roll cage, swing-out door bars, and window net kit, Caging the Sloth Six Cylinders Sees 10-Points. Currently there is no online processing of renewals available. 5 p.m. Eliminations - Both Races. Additionally the bottom of the main hoop must be welded to a pair of the aforementioned 6-inch x 6-inch plates. The cage needs to pass an NHRA Chassis Certification inspection. 2022 North . If you have a popular vehicle, there is a good chance Chassisworks already makes a pre-bent cage for it. USPS: IHRA P.O. Air compresses and gives you a very spongy pedal, and if there is enough air, the brakes will not work. My second concern is the existing exhaust system, cast-iron manifolds piped into single exhaust with an air-injected cat converter. Copyright 1995-2011, NHRA. 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. Maximum". We've heard of windage problems with stroke lengths over 4 inches, but there are many buildups out there using factory blocks with 4.250-inch strokes. Boise, ID, Bremerton Airport 2/13/2023. Cross Brace/Harness BarRear Down Bars A Fax (352) 371-4212. csavage@nhra.com. Bellevue, NE. 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 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. 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. Crofton, MD, Diamond RV Center Kent, WA, Champion Raceway Contact 330.630.0270 ext 7494 for scheduling information, April 19, 2016 }0 & Fort Wayne, IN. Sources: dartonsleeves.com, gmperformanceparts.com, racingheadservice.com, scatcrankshafts.com, worldcastings.com, Aussie Runner You spent $70 for certs specs, read them and use them my man! Contact Gary at 410.551.4770 for additional information, April 9-10, 2016 Retiring from the company in 2016, Mark continues to expand his career as a car builder, automotive enthusiast, and freelance journalist to provide featured content and technical expertise. 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. (863) 956-7338 Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Noel Foreshew 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 . LBZ Duramax, GT4202R over GT5541R, Sponsored by ISSPRO and Chris Alston's Chassisworks. Ken Newberry Believe it or not, this section is the easiest part of it all. Independence, MO 64057. The swing out door bar is tacked in place to the main hoop so it passes in between the shoulder and elbow. 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. tom@racecarsunlimited.com, Ken Kershaw(South Florida) If you've been reading my column for any time you know I'm going to err to the small side. Northern Indiana,SouthernMichigan Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Contact Mark at 302.396.0831 for additional information, April 2 & 3, 2016 rjaws@rochester.rr.com, Korey Herman (Grand Bend, ONT) The driving force behind this is the article in the Dec. '09 issue, "LS Motors Decoded." The best part of the Mustang was its very clean interior and it needs to stay clean. 202 0 obj <> endobj rkracing1@aol.com, Jay Childs (Anchorage, AK) Putting a 4-inch stroke crankshaft into a production block is old hat. 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? Its a good idea to consult with the tracks you race with locally to inquire about any additional rules they require to race. rhracecars@shaw.ca, John Sheridan(Northeast OH - Western PA) When it comes to preparing to install a roll cage, you will want to remove everything from inside the car that you can. Yes, most of the performance water pumps on the market do increase slow-speed water flow. 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. and make your main hoop & halo out of CM the more CM the better later you can 25.2 it a lot easier. Division Tech Director 574-535-8152 ClevorBMF assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. April 29, 2010. A Q Extra Straight Tubing For Optional Extra Bars. Lyons, IN, Lyons Raceway Park It increases the structural rigidity to prevent forward or lateral collapse. 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If rained out Inspections @ Coughlin Auto Group, Summit Motorsports Park This will give you a very decent idle quality without having to run an overly loose converter. 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. Or do you have a specially ground crankshaft that was used in some type of racing engine? Down under, Holden may have used this combination longer for you to have your hands on one of these cranks. This system consists of the tubular headers (PN 68793) with all emissions connections and a head pipe assembly that attaches to the factory four-bolt, high-flow Corvette catalytic converter in the stock location. 1999 Chevy Silverado Pro Stock Diesel - under construction. I am looking to build a 2x3 chassis that could certify to mid to high 7's. This should release some fluid and the pedal will drop to the floor. Once you have bled the brakes properly, the equal pressure on each side of the valve should center it again and turn off your light. Is it simply a visual inspection? Wright explained, When you get into the 8 second zone the down bars to the front frame rail really help stiffen the chassis. 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. David Luken If they don't like each other no one will be happy! Thanks. %%EOF The connectors are specifically designed for first generation Mustangs and fit perfectly in place. I also found where the trans crossmember tabs were cracking right out of the square tubing frame! Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM ET Monday through Thursday and from 8AM to 3PM on Fridays, up to four technical support representatives will be available to answer racers technical questions. Phone: (306) 634-5935 The Chassisworks kit features a clevis-type connector that is over the minimum thickness required by the NHRA. 2. 2021 North Cental Division Championship Results. 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. Q Hope you can help, and all the best from Noel in Oz. 4. All sportsman certification tags are valid for 3-years from the date of inspection; pro certification tags are valid for 1-year from the date of inspection. Phone: (269) 929-0948 317-908-5544 So you can use some cm bars if most of the cage is mild steel. Albuquerque, NM, Summit Racing Equipment . 11416 Ocean Gateway Via email. Springs are designed differently for handling versus the dragstrip. 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. [emailprotected] Each driver/rider of a vehicle entered in any event conducted at an NHRA member track must have a valid State or Government-issued driver's license beyond a learners-permit level or an NHRA Competition License subject to inspection by officials at any time. http://www.overkillracecars.com/Products.html. I currently get 15-21 mpg with the 305 V-8 holding it down at 70 mph and just want something a bit stronger. 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). A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. The NHRA rules state, All roll bars must be within six inches of the rear, or side, of the drivers head, extend in height at least three inches above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roof/headliner in the area above the drivers helmet, and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within one inch of the drivers door. You can lean the main hoop back or forwards to get the proper measurements as well. 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. SGE Race Cars To facilitate the inspection process, the IHRA Chassis Inspectors are segmented by geographic region. [emailprotected] Loaded Question Bandimere Speedway (Denver, Colo.) News & Results; July 13 - 15. You will have a burst of air come from the bleeder at the caliper ISSPRO Chris. 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