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. Redding, CA, Albuquerque Dragway Bellevue, NE. tami@crossroadsdragway.com, Edgewater Sports Park Depending on application, they can be welded to a 6 x 6-inch plate on the driveshaft tunnel or floor. Norwalk, OH, Mid-Michigan Motorplex Call for more information. Fax (352) 371-4212. csavage@nhra.com. 4. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeastern Missouri 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. Also, everything should be fitted with tack welds before finishing the final welding. 1. Back in the early '90s GM created the H.O. Byron, Ill. 2016 NHRA DIVISION 4 A completed application with applicant's signature is required for all new and renewal applications. NHRA.com|Sportsman.NHRA.com| Tech Inspectors | Privacy Policy|Contact Us. 4. The driving force behind this is the article in the Dec. '09 issue, "LS Motors Decoded." With this camshaft in your 383 we'd recommend a stall speed of around 2,400 rpm. Northern Indiana,SouthernMichigan 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. Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. He was one of the engineers on the Camaro project for GM from the beginning. The nomination and voting process for the NHRA Sportsman Racer Advisory Council (SRAC) concluded and the final council members have been selected. Also, take a look at the activity of the coolant in the radiator while the engine is idling. (eighth-mile) (406) 491-0403 [emailprotected] 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. Phone: (520) 889-3551 My El Camino has the original four-wire HEI distributor and associated computer in the passenger-side kick pad. NHRA North Central Division SFI/NHRA Chassis Inspectors . Where did you come up with a 3.10-inch-stroke crankshaft? 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, Bob Jaus (Brockport, NY) The NHRA rules are very vague on the attachment points, though the wheel tubs are not an acceptable attachment point. Use this information at your own risk. The XR profiles have 4 degrees more intensity and quicker opening between advertised duration numbers and 0.050-inch duration numbers. If they don't like each other no one will be happy! Consult the list below for the inspector that is closest to you. Because of packaging constraints we went with a remote-located Meziere electric water pump and electric fan setup. We had similar problems with my dad's '55 Chevy with a 468 big-block. The license is valid until its expiration date or until revoked by NHRA. Not wanting to hack up the dash in our Mustang, McKinney installed the bar before the dash, set back about an inch from it. hb```f`` 2 cB-y~~r!~[@7Lt[sOzDGYGkDGCGB 4e`Xi#}{ueR87 Once I know what cam to use, I can build the motor with the correct compression ratio and select the proper torque converter. All Rights Reserved. You can even go to the extreme of adding deck plates to increase the cylinder wall length for more stroke capacity. Phone: (804) 648-8737, David Covey (Kempner, TX) 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. . www.antonicelliracing.com, Ken Kershaw (Florida) Smith and Company Auto I'm out of ideas. Also, while a chromoly cage is typically lighter due to its lower minimum wall thickness, it can only be TIG welded, while mild steel can be TIG or MIG welded, though the welds need to be clean, complete without holes, and show no signs of grinding. NHRA SOUTHEAST CHASSIS CERTIFICATION. Jay Childs Race Cars Boiling Springs, PA, Luskville Dragway 5 p.m. Prelude To The Shootout Time Trial presented by Craw's Racing. Emissions Camino A light spring-rate spring that is highly compressed will aid in the weight transfer to the rear tires on the launch. Your car would apply to 25.4 since it is a ". Rocker bar may not tie into swing-out side bar support. Door cars slower than 8.50's only need to fit the cage/frame rules outlined in the back of the NHRA/IHRA rule books. 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. Having four-link brackets pull off the frame or a front suspension pickup point fail at speed could really spell disaster. Joe Lease $135+$10 per addtl category 1-year, $235+$20 per addtl category 2-years, State Drivers License or License Runs Rqrd. tom@racecarsunlimited.com, Ken Kershaw(South Florida) For our project, we selected the weld-in versions. This sticker is not valid at any NHRA Mello Yello National events. You're building up a really nice package. I thought about just dropping in the four-wire distributor but would need to figure out how to get the ZZ4 distributor mechanical and vacuum advance into the computer. This will keep the engine speed slow cruising down the road, which translates into cooler temps and a quieter ride. The forward hoop can go through or before the dash. fastcars@netzero.net, Larry Turner(Madisonville, TN) I am a little busy working and going through chemo in Houston this year. 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. 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. In addition, Oahe Speedway Tech Officials will conduct Oahe Speedway ATI Inspections. Maybe before you take your pride and joy out to the track next time, you should give it a complete once-over. Chassis Certification Chassis Certifications are also done at all SS, Team Finals Events, and remote locations listed below. It's A Spring Thing US 13 Dragway - Laurel, DE I'm looking for a good street performer with excellent throttle response. Paducah, KY, Crossroads Dragway Phone: (410) 551-4770 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. The license does not convey a right but rather conveys a revocable privilege to participate in events. I was going to go MS, but have decided to go ahead with chromoly. Q to arrange for an individual inspection house call. Though it might be safer driving it now, it sure hasnt aided in the acceleration factor with the added weight. 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 This gave them the space they needed to fit a stock dash pad back in and also for the kick panels that include speakers. If you can help me with this one-off special I'd be very grateful. ClevorBMF assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Great Bend, KS, Tri State Raceway kfalcon@telusplanet.net, Scott Gove (Dennysville, ME) Pins must be within 8 inches of the vertical portion of both the forward and main hoops. Contact the track for more Information. If you've been reading my column for any time you know I'm going to err to the small side. Hebron, OH, National Trail Raceway NHRA Chassis Certification NHRA Competition License SFI jacket & pants 3.2A/5 SFI neck collar & gloves 3.3/1 SFI 29.1 flexplate / 30.1 flexplate shield (AT equipped cars) Full Face Helmet meeting Snell or SFI specifications 150 mph Parachute . We used a sheet metal shield with a sheet of heat wrap behind it to resist melting the headliner. Kelowna, BC, Pacific Raceways This is all done with the seat I plan to race with installed in place. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Putting a 4-inch stroke crankshaft into a production block is old hat. USPS: IHRA P.O. By appointment only. 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. Suite 100. San Dimas, CA 91773. Now that's one nasty small-block. Y Welding - 1651 70th Ave - Edmonton, AB 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. All McKinney needed to do was shorten them to fit accordingly. Aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber that is approved by the NHRA are allowed. Chassis tags will be offered on Sat., March 11. Since we will be adding in mini tubs later, we allowed for the additional four inches of space we needed from the stock tubs. This should release some fluid and the pedal will drop to the floor. All rights reserved. Drag Racing League Rulebook are now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the NHRA arenas. Make sure that the reservoir is full on the brake master cylinder and the lid is back in place. The swing-out rules are pretty broad and are as follows: 1 5/8-inch O.D. Cross Brace/Harness BarRear Down Bars 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. 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 Jay Farnsworth, Coughlin GM Center I'm finding this on a standard mild-steel chassis. To complete pre-entry for any 2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Top Alcohol, please complete the online form. The rear down bars or rear support bars must attach to the floor of the trunk somewhere. [email protected] E-mail this article Print this article. Contact Marcel at 847.217.9896 or marcel@greatlakesdragaway.com for additional information, April 2-3, 2016 A license issued by NHRA is to be used only by the driver to whom it is assigned and it is restricted to the categories listed on the license. 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. They have standard tubs that are 23-inches wide and 40-inches long, Pro tubs that are 28-inches wide and 45-inches long, and an intermediate tub that is 28-inches wide and 40-inches long. endstream endobj startxref [emailprotected] ChuckScrimpsher The bar must be installed within four inches of the drivers shoulders vertically, but not above them. Floor Support Plates. Northwest & Central Ohio Thanks for your help. Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tenn. News & Results This certification is an inspection of the thickness of the chassis tubing with a sonic tester. I intend to put QA1 single-adjustable shocks on it. 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. turner2835@gmail.com, Ryan Hinrichsen (Kelowna, BC) This not only gives enough water flow for cold start, it also bleeds out all the air in the cooling system when filling. 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. %%EOF 0 Kahalui, HI, Western Colorado Dragway My second concern is the existing exhaust system, cast-iron manifolds piped into single exhaust with an air-injected cat converter. 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. C \l& jzl(Efge)&gk8e6 jMK;6PRLooHGTEAwixi lxJpHJdT. Anything that attaches to the floor needs to be attached via 6-inch x 6-inch x .125-inch steel plates. They went through a spot in the rear package tray and weld in right behind the rear seat. The brakes consist of 13-inch rotors with dual-piston aluminum calipers. Contact the track for appointment 450-245-7656. Apr 4, 2010. He really enjoyed this project and wants to see as many on the road as possible. 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