Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Eric, They didn't reverse this long standing rule for the Gremlins out there.
Trust me on this.

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

I give up Mark. Who did they change the rule for?

Are you against the change?

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

"FIREWALL
"Alterations prohibited unless expressly permitted in this section. Firewall coverings prohibited.Where heater/air conditioning units have been removed, area must be covered with minimum .024-inch steel or .032- inch aluminum, including rear hood seal/flange, as on GM A-body. Minor firewall modifications permitted to C5 and C6 Corvettes for transmission installation. Roll cage tubing may run across top or side of inner fender well/strut tower and attach to frame horn. "

The last sentence has never been made clear (at least not to my knowledge). Does it apply to the corvettes or all stocker?

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

It applies to all Stockers.

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Thanks

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Got me curious too. If you can't say it on here, send me a pm, I won't tell.

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Does anyone have this in writing from NHRA? IF so, could you please share the documentation? It would surely help provide some clarity and that in itself would be cool.

Thanks in advance.

Dissident

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Guys,
Lately we've had a bunch of 8 second "Stockers", along with factory involvement.
Coincidence? Don't believe in them when it comes to NHRA.

Mikey, No , I'm not against this new ruling. If one feels they need a full cage , with front braces in their 12.85 M/SA car, have at it.
But don't make it mandatory , when you've got 11.50 bracket bombers out there with no bar at all.
That's a subject for a different thread though, isn't it?

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Marky,
It's not mandatory.

I believe after Ken Etters and Paulas accidents both of which resulted in significant injuries nhra correctly changed this rule.

It allows those racers who wish to add another level of safety to their cars to do so.

I've had my issues with nhra but I believe they got it right here.

Not all rule changes are part of a conspiracy to benefit the new cars.

Re: Tube bars out to front frame on a mopar?
 

Mike -
I agree with you. I have always thought they should have allowed it. I know the bars in the engine compartment can detract from the "stock" look, but their function is too valuable to worry about that.


Dwight