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09-12-2014, 09:02 AM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
I just reviewed the rulebook ....again.
In the Stock section, there is no reference to a shield for trans or flexplate. In general regs. section 2.14 it says that a trans shield (SFI 4.1) required in 10.99 or quicker. A SFI 29.1 flexplate and SFI 30.1 flexplate shield is required for 9.99 or quicker. I hope I got this right!! |
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09-12-2014, 09:14 AM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
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09-12-2014, 09:38 AM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
Not a class requirement in Stock and the exception is noted in general regulations.
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09-12-2014, 02:34 PM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
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Just a quick heads up on the NHRA rulebook..... It is written in NHRA speak which means that it is encrypted in a code that only NHRA has the key to.... The next time you want to read and attempt to decode the rule book you have to start with a well-lighted area, a large cup of coffee (strike that) a large bourbon & seven and have at it.... Understanding and making sense of the NHRA takes years of practice.. Just ask any Stock or Super Stock racer.. Bob
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09-13-2014, 02:34 PM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
I have the Waters set up. Not too fun to install.
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09-13-2014, 03:32 PM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
If you go to any NHRA track and run the car on a regular bracket day or a test and tune day......A track official can and may tell you a trans shield is required on a 10 second car.
The rulebook has always had issues in there like this. A Stocker did not need a fire jacket when a bracket car did in the past. Now Stockers need jackets and pants so it's not an issue anymore. A Stocker may not need a trans shield at an NHRA race where Stock is run but it does if it is a 10 second car at a regular bracket or T&T day... I never had one but did see one is made for a Metric......
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09-13-2014, 04:25 PM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
I run a shield on my stocker because I bracket race it also. In bracket racing 10.99 and quicker require one, so I run one.
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09-13-2014, 11:08 PM
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Re: Metric 200 Flex and Trans shield
Looks like McClay sells the Waters unit.
Based on the responses, I will use an SFI flexplate because I have one......will not attempt to install/fit a flexplate shield as it is not required.....and will likely install a trans shield for next year as I will probably bracket race as well as run NHRA/IHRA. Thanks for all of your input. |
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