H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 50

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-03-2018, 10:18 AM

Help! The pump and lines were under a factory floor that would cover the original jack and such, the tank was partially under the floor with a hinged lid over the top portion of the tank. If I just put a firewall up will it be legal without the pump and tank covered? If I'm reading the rules correctly it should be ok with tank, pump, filters and lines mounted inside on the floor behind the firewall uncovered.

Hacksaw · 08-03-2018, 10:59 AM

There are many SS cars with the same tank and pump set up as you propose. So yes, you will be good.

Hacksaw · 08-03-2018, 11:04 AM

Because you have a Hatchback, the back section needs to be " a separate compartment "

FED 387 · 08-03-2018, 12:03 PM

Todd I would immediately call NHRA tech and ask them how to do it. You might tell them your proposal and run it by them see if they will accept it otherwise look at late model firebirds/ camaris/mustangs for ideas on what others have done and is accepted

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-03-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Because you have a Hatchback, the back section needs to be " a separate compartment "

Yes sir, the plan is to have the firewall approximately where the carpet stops at the floor and go on up to seal at the hatch.

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-03-2018, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FED 387

Todd I would immediately call NHRA tech and ask them how to do it. You might tell them your proposal and run it by them see if they will accept it otherwise look at late model firebirds/ camaris/mustangs for ideas on what others have done and is accepted

Perfect, thanks!

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-04-2018, 06:18 PM

Feel like were back on track and getting a plan today. Laying out the fuel stuff and making bracket templates. Getting a better cooling system plan, a little underhood wiring and trying to figure out my ballast (legally).

FED 387 · 08-04-2018, 06:54 PM

Looks like a double fuel filter before and after the tank why???

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-04-2018, 10:27 PM

I've always run Aeromotive 100 micron pre and 40 micron post filters, catches trash from the tank and if the pump fails doesn't get into the carb or injectors. These filters have 60 square inches of filtering and full flow capabilities of 3000 hp. I've always had good luck with them.

FED 387 · 08-04-2018, 10:36 PM

Ok was just wondering about fuel flow

08-03-2018, 10:18 AM	#491
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Help! The pump and lines were under a factory floor that would cover the original jack and such, the tank was partially under the floor with a hinged lid over the top portion of the tank. If I just put a firewall up will it be legal without the pump and tank covered? If I'm reading the rules correctly it should be ok with tank, pump, filters and lines mounted inside on the floor behind the firewall uncovered. __________________ Todd Greene

08-03-2018, 10:59 AM	#492
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 838 Likes: 148 Liked 276 Times in 151 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. There are many SS cars with the same tank and pump set up as you propose. So yes, you will be good.

08-03-2018, 11:04 AM	#493
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 838 Likes: 148 Liked 276 Times in 151 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Because you have a Hatchback, the back section needs to be " a separate compartment "

08-03-2018, 12:03 PM	#494
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 327 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Todd I would immediately call NHRA tech and ask them how to do it. You might tell them your proposal and run it by them see if they will accept it otherwise look at late model firebirds/ camaris/mustangs for ideas on what others have done and is accepted

08-04-2018, 06:18 PM	#497
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Feel like were back on track and getting a plan today. Laying out the fuel stuff and making bracket templates. Getting a better cooling system plan, a little underhood wiring and trying to figure out my ballast (legally). __________________ Todd Greene

08-04-2018, 06:54 PM	#498
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 327 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Looks like a double fuel filter before and after the tank why???

08-04-2018, 10:27 PM	#499
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. I've always run Aeromotive 100 micron pre and 40 micron post filters, catches trash from the tank and if the pump fails doesn't get into the carb or injectors. These filters have 60 square inches of filtering and full flow capabilities of 3000 hp. I've always had good luck with them. __________________ Todd Greene

08-04-2018, 10:36 PM	#500
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 327 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Ok was just wondering about fuel flow