I just read a rumour about diapers...

Dinsdale · 11-12-2007, 03:57 PM

and allegedly, the requirement for cars running 7.50 - 9.99 to have one has been dropped. Anyone else heard, or know if this if factual ??

Sean Ward · 11-12-2007, 04:17 PM

you better get one you do have to have one

7820 · 11-12-2007, 04:20 PM

I sure hope so. I would think it will cause excessive engine heat and build heat very quickly. Not good in the Southwest.

Where did you read this?

Wayne Taylor · 11-12-2007, 07:03 PM

we (Super Stock) have another year until we have to have them. I will wait to the very last minute until I get one. I learned my lesson with the muffler farce. BTW would anyone be interested in a high quality pair of mufflers from Dawson. Never been used.

DIAPERMAN · 11-13-2007, 10:07 AM

Hi this Dennis Ridgeway from DRE Engine Diapers the last I have heard is super cat. this year then S/S next .There is some confusion on spec you will only need a NHRA accepted diaper not a SFI 7.2 if you have ? call or post ? this is not a ad it is information

Patrick Kelliher · 11-13-2007, 10:47 AM

If they do mandate diapers in the Stock/SS classes it is just another example how NHRA is displaying their lack of knowlege when it comes to our classes. How would we be able to adjust oil levels during a weekend. Testing would be an absolute nightmare. I know DRE is a sponsor of this site but I am tired of hearing them push for something that would be so bad for out classes.

7820 · 11-13-2007, 10:47 AM

I'm sure it can be done...and I'm also sure that there are more complicatied applications of a diaper than mine....but it will be exciting to see a diaper on a stock front end of a Pontiac Firebird like my '72.

I have a concern for myself and the person in the lane next to me should a problem should come up but I also have a concern that the diaper will retain heat and cause premature failures and even a fire should the engine let go. Recing in the Southwest in the summer can be cruel to everyone and everything.

JEFF ESSMANN · 11-13-2007, 11:58 PM

between my header and oil filter 1/2 inch of clearence, on the front of motor 1/4 inch between the crossmember and oil pan the drag link runs right underneath the front of the pan and is so tight if i put a grease zerk in the tie rod end it hits the pan. now how in the H----- am i supposed to put a diaper on that
and by the way its a 72 gto with 20k original miles cutting the crossmember is out of the question

11-12-2007, 03:57 PM	#1
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	I just read a rumour about diapers... and allegedly, the requirement for cars running 7.50 - 9.99 to have one has been dropped. Anyone else heard, or know if this if factual ??

11-12-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
Sean Ward Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grand Island FL. Posts: 389 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... you better get one you do have to have one __________________ Sean Ward NHRA s/ss/comp#2882 SW4 MOTORSPORTS

11-12-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... I sure hope so. I would think it will cause excessive engine heat and build heat very quickly. Not good in the Southwest. Where did you read this?

11-12-2007, 07:03 PM	#4
Wayne Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 27 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... we (Super Stock) have another year until we have to have them. I will wait to the very last minute until I get one. I learned my lesson with the muffler farce. BTW would anyone be interested in a high quality pair of mufflers from Dawson. Never been used.

11-13-2007, 10:07 AM	#5
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... Hi this Dennis Ridgeway from DRE Engine Diapers the last I have heard is super cat. this year then S/S next .There is some confusion on spec you will only need a NHRA accepted diaper not a SFI 7.2 if you have ? call or post ? this is not a ad it is information

11-13-2007, 10:47 AM	#6
Patrick Kelliher Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... If they do mandate diapers in the Stock/SS classes it is just another example how NHRA is displaying their lack of knowlege when it comes to our classes. How would we be able to adjust oil levels during a weekend. Testing would be an absolute nightmare. I know DRE is a sponsor of this site but I am tired of hearing them push for something that would be so bad for out classes.

11-13-2007, 11:58 PM	#8
JEFF ESSMANN Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 57 Likes: 10 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I just read a rumour about diapers... between my header and oil filter 1/2 inch of clearence, on the front of motor 1/4 inch between the crossmember and oil pan the drag link runs right underneath the front of the pan and is so tight if i put a grease zerk in the tie rod end it hits the pan. now how in the H----- am i supposed to put a diaper on that and by the way its a 72 gto with 20k original miles cutting the crossmember is out of the question __________________ Jeff Essmann 5780 ss/ja WEB SITE WITH MY RACECAR