Collector Tether Question

sportsfan · 11-18-2013, 02:03 PM

Does the tether rule also include bracket cars running local tracks?

FED 387 · 11-18-2013, 02:45 PM

that set for $59 looks like the way to go --- cheap gets the job done and NHRA accepted--- ya almost cant build em for that with all the running around chasing parts cutting/fabricating /calculating materials and sizes etc. Bolt em on and away we go-- maybe the price will come down a bit but how much $10-15 youre still looking at $45-50--- bite the bullet and buy em then your all done legal and everything--my thoughts on it--FED387

Randall Klein · 11-18-2013, 03:45 PM

We've got fenderwell headers, tethers are going to be very visible (ugly), but I've been curious how tech is going to verify tethers on most modern low slung cars?

Slide a mirror under? ramps? spot check?

'ya think tech will be slow?

Ed Wright · 11-18-2013, 04:16 PM

That's the only they would see mine. I assume that is what they will do.
Yeah, it won't be fast. LOL
I mean tech, not my car. Well, it probably won't be either. LOL

chevy620 · 11-19-2013, 09:52 AM

Randall,
You can attach the tether system of your choice to the inside of the headers (towards the fender-well) so they will be just about invisible. The clamp on the collector will be visible but it's stainless so it will be OK.

As far as bracket racing and collector tethers, YES, they are required unless each tube has at least 1/2" weld to collector.

Jok

Jim Wahl · 11-19-2013, 02:02 PM

Just ordered some from Jok. Very reasonable, quick service and great communications! Jim

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jmcarter · 11-18-2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsfan

Does the tether rule also include bracket cars running local tracks?

It's a NHRA general regulation effective 2014 so yes, all cars with removable collectors (you stitch weld 1/2 inch on each primary tube as an option). Enforcement would be up to your local track tech person.

11-18-2013, 02:03 PM	#1
sportsfan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville,New Jersey Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Does the tether rule also include bracket cars running local tracks?

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question that set for $59 looks like the way to go --- cheap gets the job done and NHRA accepted--- ya almost cant build em for that with all the running around chasing parts cutting/fabricating /calculating materials and sizes etc. Bolt em on and away we go-- maybe the price will come down a bit but how much $10-15 youre still looking at $45-50--- bite the bullet and buy em then your all done legal and everything--my thoughts on it--FED387

11-18-2013, 03:45 PM	#3
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question We've got fenderwell headers, tethers are going to be very visible (ugly), but I've been curious how tech is going to verify tethers on most modern low slung cars? Slide a mirror under? ramps? spot check? 'ya think tech will be slow?

11-18-2013, 04:16 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question That's the only they would see mine. I assume that is what they will do. Yeah, it won't be fast. LOL I mean tech, not my car. Well, it probably won't be either. LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-19-2013, 09:52 AM	#5
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Randall, You can attach the tether system of your choice to the inside of the headers (towards the fender-well) so they will be just about invisible. The clamp on the collector will be visible but it's stainless so it will be OK. As far as bracket racing and collector tethers, YES, they are required unless each tube has at least 1/2" weld to collector. Jok

11-19-2013, 02:02 PM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Collector Tether Question Just ordered some from Jok. Very reasonable, quick service and great communications! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.