Need rules for car build

Coleydog · 06-23-2016, 12:20 AM

Trying to get my car set up so it will pass inspections. Are there other places, specific to my car, to look besides the generic standard NHRA rule book? Not the engine but the car itself.

FireSale · 06-23-2016, 02:52 AM

The car, as in Nova or Mustang, is basically irrelevant to inspection for tech. You need to know the class you want to run (Stock, Super Stock, ect.) and then go through the rules for that class line by line and compare it to your build. Note that some cars need to be in the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide to be eligible to race. Acceptable body styles are generally listed in the first paragraph of each class section of the rule book.

Dale

Coleydog · 06-23-2016, 03:49 PM

Thanks for input but I'm way past the points you brought up, maybe I'm asking the wrong questions.

FireSale · 06-23-2016, 05:42 PM

Tell us more about what you have and then we can provide better input. Helpful folks around here.

Dale

Coleydog · 06-24-2016, 12:09 AM

1969 Barracuda to run stock, 340 for now but will try 383 or 440 down the road. Seems a lot of the rules have changed in the last decade or so when I started this project. The last rule book I have is 2004 and the wording left a lot of room for interpretation. The best solution is talking to someone with the same type car (if they'll talk to me). Not trying to get secrets but what is acceptable to change or alter (from 2004) on suspension, rear end, wheel wells, roll bars-cage, seats.. Quite a lot of hoops to jump through just to get the last rule book, seeing if there's another way around that.

Jon Sarrett · 06-24-2016, 07:54 AM

The answers to all of your questions can be found in the rule book under the stock eliminator section. If you can't find a current rule book close to you, call Summit or Jegs and order one.

Dwight Southerland · 06-24-2016, 09:52 AM

You have a PM

Rod Greene · 06-24-2016, 12:31 PM

I don't know where you live but get out to the race track and talk to the guys running a barracuda. One of the fastest in the country is a Norwalk right now. Another one runs out of Las Vegas. Both the guys that run these cars are very friendly and can set you on the right path.

Mark Yacavone · 06-24-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod Greene

I don't know where you live but get out to the race track and talk to the guys running a barracuda. One of the fastest in the country is a Norwalk right now. Another one runs out of Las Vegas. Both the guys that run these cars are very friendly and can set you on the right path.

X2!
I assume , if you are building a class car, you are somewhat near where they run them.

Coleydog · 06-24-2016, 03:50 PM

I live in VA and yes the races are on my agenda, love asking questions from any racer. That's how I got this bug.

06-23-2016, 12:20 AM	#1
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Need rules for car build Trying to get my car set up so it will pass inspections. Are there other places, specific to my car, to look besides the generic standard NHRA rule book? Not the engine but the car itself.

06-23-2016, 02:52 AM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build The car, as in Nova or Mustang, is basically irrelevant to inspection for tech. You need to know the class you want to run (Stock, Super Stock, ect.) and then go through the rules for that class line by line and compare it to your build. Note that some cars need to be in the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide to be eligible to race. Acceptable body styles are generally listed in the first paragraph of each class section of the rule book. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

06-23-2016, 03:49 PM	#3
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build Thanks for input but I'm way past the points you brought up, maybe I'm asking the wrong questions.

06-23-2016, 05:42 PM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build Tell us more about what you have and then we can provide better input. Helpful folks around here. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

06-24-2016, 12:09 AM	#5
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build 1969 Barracuda to run stock, 340 for now but will try 383 or 440 down the road. Seems a lot of the rules have changed in the last decade or so when I started this project. The last rule book I have is 2004 and the wording left a lot of room for interpretation. The best solution is talking to someone with the same type car (if they'll talk to me). Not trying to get secrets but what is acceptable to change or alter (from 2004) on suspension, rear end, wheel wells, roll bars-cage, seats.. Quite a lot of hoops to jump through just to get the last rule book, seeing if there's another way around that.

06-24-2016, 07:54 AM	#6
Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 311 Likes: 827 Liked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build The answers to all of your questions can be found in the rule book under the stock eliminator section. If you can't find a current rule book close to you, call Summit or Jegs and order one. __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

06-24-2016, 09:52 AM	#7
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build You have a PM __________________

06-24-2016, 12:31 PM	#8
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 424 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build I don't know where you live but get out to the race track and talk to the guys running a barracuda. One of the fastest in the country is a Norwalk right now. Another one runs out of Las Vegas. Both the guys that run these cars are very friendly and can set you on the right path. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

06-24-2016, 03:50 PM	#10
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Need rules for car build I live in VA and yes the races are on my agenda, love asking questions from any racer. That's how I got this bug.