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Harry 6674 02-20-2014 12:56 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Randall Klein (Post 421431)
Look Brett, I admire your history and passion for the sport, however I find your veiled historical snarky comments a little tiring....and not the Boertman comment alone either

At Topeka got ran over by a kid on a mini scooter, at Denver, in the restricted area under the tower, got a rock off a burnout just above the eye, and on and on over 25 years....stuff happens, and if you've been around for awhile there's plenty of danger at the strip

A nanny state tries to insulate all from any possible consequences....maybe those worried about any potential harm should take up curling...oh wait! There was an injury in curling...maybe just stay in bed

I would bet more fans and racers have been injured by quads,scooters and golf carts in the pits one one year then injured by loose collectors since organized drag racing began.

Bob Bender 02-20-2014 01:05 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
My tubes and collectors have been bolted for 10 years now to the frame. Never an issue.

Chuck Garey 02-20-2014 01:42 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
I guess I am missing something, in the first part it is stated they must be securely fastened with bolts so IS my OEM tab/bolted connection good or not?

442OLDS 02-20-2014 01:53 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Bob Gullett (Post 421291)
The way I read it is all you need is a exhaust hangar and a muffler clamp per collector. Attach the hangar to the body or frame with a muffler clamp attached to the collector. $10-20 worth of parts.

I kind of read it that way too,except there probably will be another rule amendment that the hangar and muffler clamp have to be NHRA accepted.The Napa version may not qualify.LOL

buzzinhalfdozen 02-20-2014 02:18 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Chuck Garey (Post 421471)
I guess I am missing something, in the first part it is stated they must be securely fastened with bolts so IS my OEM tab/bolted connection good or not?

Excellent question...I've wondered since they state half in stitch welds (but doesn't state welding collector to primary tubes) why doesn't a tab on each tube using fasteners qualify. You still have the minimum weld area and you're still using fasteners and it still requires "tools" to remove. Think I'll wait this out as long as possible and see what the FINAL decision is.

Chad Rhodes 02-20-2014 02:20 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
looks like that might be applying to cars with full exhaust only

Troy Henderson 02-20-2014 02:38 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Ed Wright (Post 421449)
I agree. If guys would just use steel self locking nuts (not fiber locks<G>) and keep an eye on them and the welds on the tabs, there would be no problems. Just start to bar the guys that loose them from running any more events, they would pay more attention.
And, I bet Jack used a real good grade coat hanger. LOL

Or just use safety wire with drilled bolts? Seems like another easy solution.

Ed Wright 02-20-2014 02:56 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Troy Henderson (Post 421485)
Or just use safety wire with drilled bolts? Seems like another easy solution.

That too.

Stephen & Horace Johnson 02-20-2014 03:03 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes (Post 421483)
looks like that might be applying to cars with full exhaust only

Chad you are exactly right. . I got an email and I made a phone call...

Chad Rhodes 02-20-2014 03:22 PM

Re: Header Retention Rule Revision
 
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Originally Posted by Stephen & Horace Johnson (Post 421490)
Chad you are exactly right. . I got an email and I made a phone call...

NHRA needs to hire a technical writer that a) knows what they are writing about, b) English is their first language, because that rule revision is very poorly worded


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