New to dragsters

voltdr · 11-21-2019, 01:38 PM

What class do you plan to run? What ET do you plan to run? These are big factors as to
what type of dragster to run.
Dan

Charlie Yannetti · 03-11-2020, 10:49 AM

If you're planning to run a dragster in Comp, my choice would be a hard tail, but at least 240 to 250 long for a small block, and 265 to 270 for a big block.. you could use a 225 for a 4 cylinder class, but even a 6 cylinder class needs to be at least 235..

You can run the car you're describing in Super Comp, or Brackets, but be sure it came from a reputable builder, has a current NHRA cert sticker, and actually fits you.. if it doesn't have these things, and you choose to buy it anyway, you will be spending a lot of money to make it fit, and make it legal..

If you have a friend that knows NHRA rules, and chassis stuff, BRING HIM!!

Kenny Wigington · 06-02-2020, 02:30 PM

If you dont have a -5 jacket, borrow one and take your helmet. Make sure you are comfy in before handing over that cash. Redoing a cage, isnt exactly cheap.

11-21-2019, 01:38 PM	#1
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: New to dragsters What class do you plan to run? What ET do you plan to run? These are big factors as to what type of dragster to run. Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

03-11-2020, 10:49 AM	#2
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: New to dragsters If you're planning to run a dragster in Comp, my choice would be a hard tail, but at least 240 to 250 long for a small block, and 265 to 270 for a big block.. you could use a 225 for a 4 cylinder class, but even a 6 cylinder class needs to be at least 235.. You can run the car you're describing in Super Comp, or Brackets, but be sure it came from a reputable builder, has a current NHRA cert sticker, and actually fits you.. if it doesn't have these things, and you choose to buy it anyway, you will be spending a lot of money to make it fit, and make it legal.. If you have a friend that knows NHRA rules, and chassis stuff, BRING HIM!!

06-02-2020, 02:30 PM	#3
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: New to dragsters If you dont have a -5 jacket, borrow one and take your helmet. Make sure you are comfy in before handing over that cash. Redoing a cage, isnt exactly cheap. __________________ 2894 STK