Throttle Limiters

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by PozQB14

I use a grid, you can look at my data if you'd like at any time. But nowhere that I have seen can you plug an ET in anywhere. There's a G-Meter that works with a grid, or basically a driveshaft sensor, that you can run which I'm 100% against and should be illegal on every car in the staging lanes in Stock and Super Stock. Those can easily be policed in the lanes or at fuel check or any damn place.

My post was made in jest, poking fun at all the fear and paranoia around the Grid. You can read more in the “Un-ring the Bell” thread.

Yes, there are illegal accessories available for it, but you can hook up illegal boxes to just about any ignition system if that’s what you want to do.

I understand that there could be a legitimate argument that any aftermarket ignition system does not belong on a Stock Eliminator car, but that’s a different argument.

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Why wouldn't they just plug the desired ET into their Grid and/or data recorder?

You are missing the point of this thread. This ties directly to the AHFS.

[SSDiv6]

Many years ago, NHRA was looking at the wiring of the Idle Stop on Quadrajet carburetors. It appears some racers found a way to use it as a throttle limiter by using a toggle switch.
As I stated earlier, racers are creative and there are many ways to skin a cat. (Sorry Cat Lovers... )

[gumple]

Originally Posted by GUMP

You are missing the point of this thread. This ties directly to the AHFS.

Most of us understand that you are on a mission to un-ring the bell on the changes to the AHFS. The point you are missing is that the AHFS is of no concern to more than 80% of the racers because they never will trip the review triggers. And most of us understand that you are simply trying to recruit us to do your bidding to enhance your racing program. NHRA understands that as well. I'm sure they have read your posts about admonishing fellow Camaros racers for going too fast. You brought this on yourself. The changes will likely stay in place to the AHFS - which, by the way, is the same AHFS as we have raced under for 20 years. Stop whining and race your cars.

[Ernie Neal]

Originally Posted by GUMP

What would happen if the NHRA policed all those restrictor plates, disconnected secondary mechanisms, and throttle travel restrictors, etc.?

For whom would this benefit?

Ernie Neal
SS 354

[Bob Shaw]

Originally Posted by GUMP

What would happen if the NHRA policed all those restrictor plates, disconnected secondary mechanisms, and throttle travel restrictors, etc.?

I know someone who uses them and NHRA allows them.

[Herbie Null]

Originally Posted by GUMP

What would happen if the NHRA policed all those restrictor plates, disconnected secondary mechanisms, and throttle travel restrictors, etc.?

While your at it don’t forget about the modified cars running BS with one carburetor, allowing them to run CM that has 2 carbs lol guess that could be considered a restrictor only running one carb when you can have 2 �� I forgot, where only after the EFI cars ��

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by GUMP

What would happen if the NHRA policed all those restrictor plates, disconnected secondary mechanisms, and throttle travel restrictors, etc.?

The only thing that I have an issue with is on a carburetor combo, the Racer is allowed 2 OEM type base gaskets. If you can find a base gasket with a smaller hole than the carb then go for it! I think the EFI restricter "plates" should go. They should have to adhere to the same 2 OEM gasket deal as the carb combos.
As far as "throttle stops", as long as they are mechanical and unable to be manipulated as the car is going down the track, I'm OK with them.

[4543]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

The only thing that I have an issue with is on a carburetor combo, the Racer is allowed 2 OEM type base gaskets. If you can find a base gasket with a smaller hole than the carb then go for it! I think the EFI restricter "plates" should go. They should have to adhere to the same 2 OEM gasket deal as the carb combos.
As far as "throttle stops", as long as they are mechanical and unable to be manipulated as the car is going down the track, I'm OK with them.

So it’s ok for a carb racer to run a smaller gasket than carb but if an EFI guy finds one it’s not ok. Just think they should be treated the same. Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by 4543

So it’s ok for a carb racer to run a smaller gasket than carb but if an EFI guy finds one it’s not ok. Just think they should be treated the same. Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

THAT isn't what I said!