getting started - Page 2

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 07-27-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ssdeuce

how bout the suspension front can't have any aftermarket control arms but can change bushings correct, and the rears can be aftermarket but have to be nhra approved how do i know which are or aren't. also can i use an aftermarket trans crossmember for a th350 in the g body that i didn't find in the rulebook.

Under the Competiton tab of the NHRA Site, there is a link to Accepted Products

Here is the direct link.

http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/N...roducts-11.pdf

I would read it and learn everything about your engine / options / desires you can, in my case I have been limited because of the lack of availability of approved products for the package I last worked on.

BUT for you .... it should be chock full of dollar spending goodness.

Mark Yacavone · 07-27-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdeuce

how bout the suspension front can't have any aftermarket control arms but can change bushings correct, and the rears can be aftermarket but have to be nhra approved how do i know which are or aren't. also can i use an aftermarket trans crossmember for a th350 in the g body that i didn't find in the rulebook.

The rears don't have to be on a list. Just follow the guidelines in the rulebook.
If they're buying that weebie jeebie stuff, they ought to buy just about anything.

You might get away with the crossmember. I don't think they've specifically addressed that issue yet. I know they wouldn't want to see some flimsy, lightweight thing under there.
Just modify a stock one if you're looking for header clearance on the left side.
You ought to be using a TH 200 , but the mount is in the same place anyway.

ssdeuce · 07-27-2010, 06:57 AM

thanks for the link i missed that one answered alot of questions like to use a th200 but i got 2 th350's so work with them till i can get fancy

Greg Hill · 07-27-2010, 09:37 AM

Listen more and talk less. I don't mean you are too talkative, but if you will listen to people that have been doing this for a while you cn learn a whole lot.

treessavoy · 07-27-2010, 01:13 PM

Attend a race and look for a combo like yours, talk to the owner, racers like to help others, ask him if you can take detailed pictures and ask questions and take notes...most racers will be glad to help you.

Oh, Welcome to the toughest drag racing class in the NHRA!

JimR

ssdeuce · 07-27-2010, 02:34 PM

thats the plan should be at a lucas oil race in august and the toyo tire national at reading just for research.

07-27-2010, 06:57 AM	#13
ssdeuce Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: getting started thanks for the link i missed that one answered alot of questions like to use a th200 but i got 2 th350's so work with them till i can get fancy Last edited by ssdeuce; 07-27-2010 at 07:05 AM.

07-27-2010, 09:37 AM	#14
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: getting started Listen more and talk less. I don't mean you are too talkative, but if you will listen to people that have been doing this for a while you cn learn a whole lot. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

07-27-2010, 01:13 PM	#15
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: getting started Attend a race and look for a combo like yours, talk to the owner, racers like to help others, ask him if you can take detailed pictures and ask questions and take notes...most racers will be glad to help you. Oh, Welcome to the toughest drag racing class in the NHRA! JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

07-27-2010, 02:34 PM	#16
ssdeuce Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: getting started thats the plan should be at a lucas oil race in august and the toyo tire national at reading just for research.