Stock Tech Question

[MOVEMAN]

I have a '97 Mustang that I was considering as a stocker project car. Can anyone give me a list of parts (chassis and engine/driveline) that are allowed to be changed/removed and/or altered? I know this may be a broad question so a reference point would also be appreciated! Is the NHRA rule book the only source for the information? Would there be a prefered combination in anyones view?
Thanks for any input!
Rich

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by MOVEMAN

I have a '97 Mustang that I was considering as a stocker project car. Can anyone give me a list of parts (chassis and engine/driveline) that are allowed to be changed/removed and/or altered? I know this may be a broad question so a reference point would also be appreciated! Is the NHRA rule book the only source for the information? Would there be a prefered combination in anyones view?
Thanks for any input!
Rich

...not the only source, but probably the best. If you build to NHRA rules, the car will be legal for IHRA. You can refer to the IHRA book on their website, non-members as well.

In a nutshell, the suspension components must be stock or bolt-on replacement - no tubular components up front. Aftermarket adjustable struts/shocks in the stock locations are OK. The rule book should be your reference guide for engine building but working with a known engine shop familiar with Stock Eliminator rules "interpretation" is recommended.

Have fun!!

[Tom Goldman]

Rich, you have a PM. ....Tom

[foxy343]

Wondering about NHRA Stock rules for framerails, can they protrude through the floor boards? They do right now stick up approximately one inch through the floor.

Also if there is a roll bar installed already do I still need a back seat? Can the seat be cut to accomodate the roll bar? Can the battery be relocated to the trunk?

About the trunk, it is pinned with hood pins right now, do I need to install the stock trunk hinges? I think a fuel cell in the trunk is legal now, any suggestions or recommendations?

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by foxy343

Wondering about NHRA Stock rules for framerails, can they protrude through the floor boards? They do right now stick up approximately one inch through the floor.

Also if there is a roll bar installed already do I still need a back seat? Can the seat be cut to accomodate the roll bar? Can the battery be relocated to the trunk?

About the trunk, it is pinned with hood pins right now, do I need to install the stock trunk hinges? I think a fuel cell in the trunk is legal now, any suggestions or recommendations?

Frame rails thru floor ,OK.........no back seat ,OK ,with steel or aluminum firewall.........Battery in trunk ,ok as long as the origional battery is retained in the front. ...Both batteries are supposed to be the same also,but I rarely see that enforced.........Hinges must be replaced ,hood pins OK with original latch installed....................Fuel cell ,OK................Tom