SST legal

Joe Capri85 · 03-19-2011, 04:41 PM

Hey guys I am thinking of purchasing a tube chassie Mustang II to build/race in sst. Is there any reasons you guys can think of that would make that style car not leagel for the class. (Such as wheel base- the engine was moved to the rear but I think I can move it back) It's an older tube car but will recert to 8.50 with no problem. Any help would be great. Thanks Joe

GaryGoFast · 03-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Capri85

Hey guys I am thinking of purchasing a tube chassie Mustang II to build/race in sst. Is there any reasons you guys can think of that would make that style car not leagel for the class. (Such as wheel base- the engine was moved to the rear but I think I can move it back) It's an older tube car but will recert to 8.50 with no problem. Any help would be great. Thanks Joe

As long a it passes NHRA tech, no issues, just remember S/St 2800lbs minimum

Joe Capri85 · 03-20-2011, 09:48 AM

I would have to add approx 240lbs, is that a lot of weight to add?

jmcarter · 03-20-2011, 11:39 AM

In S/ST you're allowed to add up to 500 pounds but there are several legal requirements to be met (NHRA Rulebook General Regs 4.2) so you're going to have questions that downloading a rulebook will help you with. In general you want to add weight fairly close to the centerline of the car (corner weighting to achieve correct balance recommended) and also toward the rear as a traction aid. 10.90 in IHRA only requires 2600 weight min. so might be good place for you to start...

Joe Capri85 · 03-20-2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the responses I was mostly worried about wheelbase requirments and things like that. will download the rules today. I love the bracket/sst/sg style racing to the grief of my friends. (heads up racers)

THE LEGEND · 03-20-2011, 09:23 PM

Lots of ways to add weight without it being in a box.
Like
Big batteries
Steel heads
Stock type radiator
Cheeseburgers,fries,and shakes
Lots of shakes
Chip

03-19-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SST legal Hey guys I am thinking of purchasing a tube chassie Mustang II to build/race in sst. Is there any reasons you guys can think of that would make that style car not leagel for the class. (Such as wheel base- the engine was moved to the rear but I think I can move it back) It's an older tube car but will recert to 8.50 with no problem. Any help would be great. Thanks Joe

03-20-2011, 09:48 AM	#3
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SST legal I would have to add approx 240lbs, is that a lot of weight to add?

03-20-2011, 11:39 AM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,142 Likes: 2,026 Liked 2,763 Times in 865 Posts	Re: SST legal In S/ST you're allowed to add up to 500 pounds but there are several legal requirements to be met (NHRA Rulebook General Regs 4.2) so you're going to have questions that downloading a rulebook will help you with. In general you want to add weight fairly close to the centerline of the car (corner weighting to achieve correct balance recommended) and also toward the rear as a traction aid. 10.90 in IHRA only requires 2600 weight min. so might be good place for you to start... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

03-20-2011, 12:55 PM	#5
Joe Capri85 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit area Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SST legal Thanks for the responses I was mostly worried about wheelbase requirments and things like that. will download the rules today. I love the bracket/sst/sg style racing to the grief of my friends. (heads up racers)

03-20-2011, 09:23 PM	#6
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: SST legal Lots of ways to add weight without it being in a box. Like Big batteries Steel heads Stock type radiator Cheeseburgers,fries,and shakes Lots of shakes Chip