engine bay ??

BMFRACING · 02-16-2012, 12:11 AM

Is it legal to smooth engine bay in stock. And do you need all factory body side mlds. These are glue on mlds. Thanks, Bob

Todd Bailey · 02-16-2012, 01:27 AM

Bob,

You have a PM.

Ed Wright · 02-16-2012, 09:50 AM

What is a mid?

Tom keedle · 02-16-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

What is a mid?

mouldings....

Sean Marconette · 02-16-2012, 12:15 PM

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. See General Regulations 7:4.

BODY
Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is
limited to paint only. Convertible-top cars must run with top up.
Sedan delivery, Ranchero, El Camino, etc. (if found properly
classified in the Classification Guide) are eligible only if all class
requirements are met. Raising and/or lowering front or rear of cars
prohibited. Cars must retain level attitude at standstill, except those
that have a forward rake (a permitted modification). Bottom of
rocker panel cannot be higher than centerline of rear axle. Body
mount insulators may be replaced with solid mounts of same size.
Aluminum or other lightweight material may not be used to replace
heavier items on car. In front-wheel-drive vehicles, air dams and
spoilers that were available through the manufacturer are permitted

front and rear.

Unless someone see's something else? All body panels need to match year claimed. The glued on side molding should not be an issue, if its on or off. This info is out of the Stock section of the 2012 rule book

Sean

Jeff Lee · 02-16-2012, 04:58 PM

You are allowed to clean up the engine bay; fill old holes, cover heater box, paint, etc. What you are not allowed is to smooth the panels; for example the firewall can not have the seams cut down or otherwise blended. The reason for this is NHRA doesn't want it to appear you have build your own firewall and moved it back in the process.

Mark Yacavone · 02-16-2012, 06:36 PM

I think I answered this before, but if I had a Fox body Mustang, I think I'd drill a few MORE holes in the fender wells...Who would notice?

BMFRACING · 02-19-2012, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the info. Had to buy new aprons so i will get stock appering. Just not a fan of all the holes. Thanks again Bob

02-16-2012, 12:11 AM	#1
BMFRACING Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bethesda, Ohio Posts: 26 Likes: 41 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	engine bay ?? Is it legal to smooth engine bay in stock. And do you need all factory body side mlds. These are glue on mlds. Thanks, Bob

02-16-2012, 01:27 AM	#2
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 27 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? Bob, You have a PM.

02-16-2012, 09:50 AM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? What is a mid? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-16-2012, 12:15 PM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 786 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? 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. See General Regulations 7:4. BODY Alterations or customizing prohibited; extent of customizing is limited to paint only. Convertible-top cars must run with top up. Sedan delivery, Ranchero, El Camino, etc. (if found properly classified in the Classification Guide) are eligible only if all class requirements are met. Raising and/or lowering front or rear of cars prohibited. Cars must retain level attitude at standstill, except those that have a forward rake (a permitted modification). Bottom of rocker panel cannot be higher than centerline of rear axle. Body mount insulators may be replaced with solid mounts of same size. Aluminum or other lightweight material may not be used to replace heavier items on car. In front-wheel-drive vehicles, air dams and spoilers that were available through the manufacturer are permitted front and rear. Unless someone see's something else? All body panels need to match year claimed. The glued on side molding should not be an issue, if its on or off. This info is out of the Stock section of the 2012 rule book Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N Last edited by Sean Marconette; 02-16-2012 at 12:18 PM.

02-16-2012, 04:58 PM	#6
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? You are allowed to clean up the engine bay; fill old holes, cover heater box, paint, etc. What you are not allowed is to smooth the panels; for example the firewall can not have the seams cut down or otherwise blended. The reason for this is NHRA doesn't want it to appear you have build your own firewall and moved it back in the process. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

02-16-2012, 06:36 PM	#7
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,786 Likes: 2,878 Liked 5,076 Times in 1,935 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? I think I answered this before, but if I had a Fox body Mustang, I think I'd drill a few MORE holes in the fender wells...Who would notice? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

02-19-2012, 09:03 AM	#8
BMFRACING Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bethesda, Ohio Posts: 26 Likes: 41 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine bay ?? Thanks for the info. Had to buy new aprons so i will get stock appering. Just not a fan of all the holes. Thanks again Bob