Roll Bars

dragster2006 · 06-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Im currently building a 97' Cavalier to race in the super street class and i was wondering whats mandatory for nhra certification... is it ok to run a 6 point cage or does it have to be 8 point and up? The other question was if its alright to weld the roll bar with a mig welder instead of a tig welder... does it really matter? or are you suppost to use mig on it...? PLEASE HELP ME!!!! HA HA HA!!!! :-)

voltdr · 06-02-2008, 11:11 PM

Depends on the speed you will run. If over 135 you need to follow the rules for SG. Then it also depends on the ET of the car. Different rules for 8.50 or 7.50 etc. Also you can only MIG mild steel. If using CM it must be TIGged.

dragster2006 · 06-02-2008, 11:58 PM

yeah the car should be running around 120-130ish cause its running on the 10.90 standard... i believe the roll bar kit is just mild steel so then i should be ok... its the jegs roll bar kit...

Tim Irwin · 06-03-2008, 07:52 AM

Put a cage in it that will certify. It will increase the value of the car if you ever decide to sell it.

Joe Pinkston · 06-03-2008, 07:56 AM

If the car retains the stock fire wall and floor, and does not exceed 135 MPH then the 6 point bar is acceptable.

H.A.A.C. Racing · 06-03-2008, 08:14 AM

Just make sure you position the roll bar in a place where it can be added onto for the future. If you decide you want to go faster, you wont want to cut out what you already have. Under 135, 6 point and mig weld is o.k. on mild steal

Bob Verwold · 06-03-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Axel

Put a cage in it that will certify. It will increase the value of the car if you ever decide to sell it.

I agree.........If you have ever seen a car on the roof, and everything is ground down to the cage you'll be more than glad you went the extra mile.........

dragster2006 · 06-03-2008, 04:07 PM

Ok... Well from what you guys have told me... you've convinced me to buy the 8 point kit lol thanks for the help! if i have any other questions in the future i'll message you guys! thanks!

06-02-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
dragster2006 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Topeka, Kansas Track: Heartland Park Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roll Bars Im currently building a 97' Cavalier to race in the super street class and i was wondering whats mandatory for nhra certification... is it ok to run a 6 point cage or does it have to be 8 point and up? The other question was if its alright to weld the roll bar with a mig welder instead of a tig welder... does it really matter? or are you suppost to use mig on it...? PLEASE HELP ME!!!! HA HA HA!!!! :-)

06-02-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 700 Likes: 77 Liked 87 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Roll Bars Depends on the speed you will run. If over 135 you need to follow the rules for SG. Then it also depends on the ET of the car. Different rules for 8.50 or 7.50 etc. Also you can only MIG mild steel. If using CM it must be TIGged.

06-02-2008, 11:58 PM	#3
dragster2006 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Topeka, Kansas Track: Heartland Park Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roll Bars yeah the car should be running around 120-130ish cause its running on the 10.90 standard... i believe the roll bar kit is just mild steel so then i should be ok... its the jegs roll bar kit...

06-03-2008, 07:52 AM	#4
Tim Irwin Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland IN Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roll Bars Put a cage in it that will certify. It will increase the value of the car if you ever decide to sell it.

06-03-2008, 07:56 AM	#5
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roll Bars If the car retains the stock fire wall and floor, and does not exceed 135 MPH then the 6 point bar is acceptable. __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

06-03-2008, 08:14 AM	#6
H.A.A.C. Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 319 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roll Bars Just make sure you position the roll bar in a place where it can be added onto for the future. If you decide you want to go faster, you wont want to cut out what you already have. Under 135, 6 point and mig weld is o.k. on mild steal

06-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#8
dragster2006 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Topeka, Kansas Track: Heartland Park Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roll Bars Ok... Well from what you guys have told me... you've convinced me to buy the 8 point kit lol thanks for the help! if i have any other questions in the future i'll message you guys! thanks!