Nhra has developed this nostalgia rules supplement program, which incorporates technical and competition guidelines, to accommodate those categories in an accepted alternate sanctioning organization and not clearly defined by the nhra rulebook. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. Apr 08, 2015 safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets april 8, 2015 mike aguilar drag race 101, drag racing, howto and tech tips, nhra 1 a mustang gt and a fiesta rally car at an unknown track. I left this part to the end, because i have no clue how to make a firewall to fit in a hatch back ii with a 6 point roll cage. I am prepping a car for an nhra inspected event and need to have a couple of questions answered. How to pass tech inspection hot rod magazine hot rod. The cell came with warnings that the tabs on the cell are for locating purposes only. Read on as we show you tricks and tips to pass tech inspection when drag racing down at the track. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. Fuel cells must be located within body, if located outside of frame it must be enclosed in a steel tube frame constructed of minimum 1 14inch o. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is outside of the body lines or trunk floor, excluding hose connection area in rear.
Class is for full bodied vehicles with roof, working doors, and left hand steer only running between 6. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook. The most popular powerplant is a 7,500 to 8,000 horsepower crateengine version of the chrysler 426 cubicinch, 90degree v8 hemi. Good tires, a solid battery hold down, radiator overflow reservoir, functioning neutralsafety switch, seat belts, and a valid state drivers license or nhra competition. No hose clamps allowed on nhra accepted fuel lines. As a fan, youll love it, because it brings you inside the highly technical world of nhra drag racing like nothing else can. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street. Top fuel dragster engines must follow strict guidelines set by the nhra governing body when competing in championship drag racing events in the united states and canada. Dec 25, 2011 taken from the 1965, official nhra rule book pertaing to the gas coupesedan class aka gas class or gassers for short. The street section is for dualpurpose cars capable of starting under their own power. Because they like to be in charge,and than when they look at it,and they might find,something wrong,just say can you show me in the rule book, and have it with you. If its to fast, a roll cage missing will get you the boot as well. For example, nascar is very specific on what gauge thickness of steel must be used for the fuel cell container. Nhra rules on battery mounting nonturbo tech questions.
Dec 18, 2007 look at post 3 of this thread and go to the link at the bottom of the post for the rwd dsm build. It must have a master cutoff switch with the switch itself outside the car and clearly marked. Nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2019 season to the beginning of the 2020 season 2 table of contents nhra rule ammendments made from the end of the 2019 season to the beginning of the 2020 season note. Cool cans, in fullbodied cars, must be mounted a minimum of 6inches 15. What or how does the nhra specify that a fuel cell is to be mounted in a hatchback car.
A fuel can have a max capacity of 16gals and must have a firewall of i believe. In other words that is the total you can have for the entire system. Nhra mandates that fuel cells outside the body of the vehicle must be enclosed in a steel. My fuel cell is mounted under my car,tech hasnt ever bothered me at my track but i know in nhra rule book there must be something protecting the bottom of the fuel cell correct. Apr 29, 2009 i want to get my battery out from under my hood to make way for a watermeth injection tank. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. First is my plan was to run nylon 500 psi braided line through conduit i installed inside my boxed frame rail, after doing some reading it appears that only metallic line can be use except for a 12. If it is mounted outside of the car the cell must be completely enclosed in box of. Carburetion, induction, nitrous mounting fuel cell as you can see in my racerspace im building a chevyll nova wagoncan i mount a aluminum fuel cell in back of wagon by tail gateinside carand be nhra legal. A current list of nhra accepted woven or wovenpushlock fuel lines is available on. So the answer is no an optima does not skirt that issue of the rules.
When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is outside of body lines or trunk floor, excluding hose connection area in rear. I have been doing some research on nhra rules as i start to build my car for the upcoming season and had some quesitons regarding fuel cell placement below is the following rule i am wondering about. Iam just afraid if i go to another track they may hassle me. Part of the 10% left to go is the nhra legal firewall between the passenger compartment and the fuel cell. Nhra search the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Nhra rules and battery relocation mustang forums at stangnet. All nhra accepted fuel lines must use ends that are specifically designed for the type of fuel line being used. Aug 14, 2015 under the new rules that go into effect for the 2016 season, pro stock engine builders will have to use the following holley parts to develop the fuel and spark system for their engines. The seat belt retention, neutral safety switch and grounding of fuel cell seem to be checked the closest in my experience. Pros and cons of a fuel cell for the street ford muscle. For aluminum fuel cells how are they to be restrained. Have you checked the nhra website for the current rules and regulations.
A relocated battery must be in a sealed metal or special plastic box. Nhra rules on batter mounting any battery must be mounted in a sealed nhra approved battery box if the car does not have a sealed firewall from the driver compartment to the trunk. Jan 14, 2016 depending on your race sanctioning body, youll likely have rules on things like fuel cell materials, capacity, and mounting techniques. Dec 18, 2007 nhra rules and revisions fuel cell may be relocated to front of car, maximum 2gallon fuel cell meeting sfi spec 28. At nhra mello yello drag racing series events, fans may see more than 200 classes of vehicles in 15 categories, or eliminators. Safety regulations for nhra classes and brackets racingjunk. Non metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. The official hbody internet community view topic nhra. Class eligibility is based on requirements that include type of. Can anyone help me out and does anyone out there have a. Dec 26, 2001 for those that have a battery andor fuel cell in the rear on their car and have passed nhra tech or are confident their car will pass, what is the aceptable method to seperate the passenger compartment from the battery and fuel cell as i read my 1995 rule book new membership for christmasa b. Jul 27, 2014 was looking into how to legally install my fuel cell per nhra rules, i kinda ran into a couple snags i was hoping you guys could clarify for me. I believe the moroso battery box is the only nhra approved plastic box available. If youre a serious fan or a potential racer, this book is for you.
Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. Are there any general fuel cell mounting regulations i have to look for when mounting my fuel cell in the trunk of my 12. Was wondering if you guys had any pics of your setups. Nhra rules gas coupessedans g 1965 nostalgia gassers. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive. All section and page numbers refer to those found in the latest version of the 2019 nhra rulebook amendments.
If thats not enough, and since you obviously still have not read it, here are the fuel cell rules taken straight from the rule book online. I too run the optima with the billet brackets, same setup that gydyup is describing. As i understand it, if the fuel cell is the nonflanged type, it has to be supported by the. The rules and regulations set forth in this supplement apply specifically to such.
If there is a disagreement or dispute regarding the meaning or application of the rules, the decision of the bullrings chief technical inspector shall prevail. Nhra top fuel star leah pruett donating cameo proceeds to local food bank. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing. Every year, nhra shares its secrets and makes its complete rules available to the public for every class from top fuel to the e. I have calked the rear firewall shut, welded it shut, and not put any sealer at all, and never had a comment made either way.
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