Safety issues

Newtgadget · October 12th, 2007, 08:15 AM

As we start making decent hp improvements in our car, what are some of the Safety issues we should be looking out for.......

I've heard drive shaft safety loops, Explosion resistant flywheels, c clip eliminaters, etc.?

At what point should we consider a roll bar / safety cage?

JBIGBOOTSY · October 12th, 2007, 08:29 AM

11.49 for the roll cage NHRA
150 mph for a chute NHRA
slicks or drag radials for the drice shaft safety loop NHRA
I for get the rest, look up NHRA safety regs.

Speedstang302 · October 12th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Newtgadget

As we start making decent hp improvements in our car, what are some of the Safety issues we should be looking out for.......

I've heard drive shaft safety loops, Explosion resistant flywheels, c clip eliminaters, etc.?

At what point should we consider a roll bar / safety cage?

well a roll cage def wouldnt hurt anyways, acutally will help alot..i run a driveshaft safty loop on my 12.86, just for safty..

Racinjason81 · October 12th, 2007, 01:03 PM

a cage would make your car more rigid too

JBIGBOOTSY · October 12th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Don't forget, It makes it a pain in the ass to get in and out of.

vfast · October 12th, 2007, 06:31 PM

on a DD car torque boxes,frame connectors, some kind of battery/fuel cutoff,battery box,larger brakes....maybe a 4 point rollbar for a dd car

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 12:23 AM

yeah..j but you dont have to do the ones with the door bar...but if you want good suspension here ya go

tubular k-member
tubular a arms
strut tower brace
caster camber plates
front coil overs
rear shocks
lowering (drag luanch) springs
upper and lower control arms
torque boxes
thickend sway bars
ford 9" rear
31 spline axle
6-point roll cage
full length welded subframes
battery relocation (hatch)
slicks

^ full suspension??

JBIGBOOTSY · October 13th, 2007, 12:36 AM

If you wanna race at a NHRA track it starts at 8pts for the cage, that means pesky door bars are a must.

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

If you wanna race at a NHRA track it starts at 8pts for the cage, that means pesky door bars are a must.

is that what he plans on running in or weekend warriors???

also that list...like $10k

JBIGBOOTSY · October 13th, 2007, 12:46 AM

Im just gonna duct tape a bunch of pool noodles together for my cage.

ryans88gt · October 13th, 2007, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Im just gonna duct tape a bunch of pool noodles together for my cage.

lol....

I'll do a cage for you JBIG for about $500 labor

JBIGBOOTSY · October 13th, 2007, 12:58 AM

I can do it I finally got a mig a couple years ago, I just dont wanna put one in. I don't wanna have that race car look just yet. plus I haven't gotten to the track yet to break into the 11s, I know the car can make it now, but I've had some problems at home keeping me away from the dragstrip. I swear, God dosn't want me to break into the 11s.

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 01:21 AM

no he's keeping you here with me in the 12s...but yeah..i planned on using a couple mountain bike frames, but pool noodles..eh..i think i have myself a new cage..

ryans88gt · October 13th, 2007, 02:35 AM

Yeah, so my buddy was running 10.0s with no cage and his nitrous bottle wrench strapped to the passenger seat at Byron...

They never said a word to him...

But the will yell at you for not wearing a helmet, lol.

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 02:41 AM

its OK..if he's wearing his helmet when his car is crushed from rolling 12 times then blowing up..he'll be OK..cuz he wore his helmet

wow some people are <

vfast · October 13th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

yeah..j but you dont have to do the ones with the door bar...but if you want good suspension here ya go

tubular k-member
tubular a arms
strut tower brace
caster camber plates
front coil overs
rear shocks
lowering (drag luanch) springs
upper and lower control arms
torque boxes
thickend sway bars
ford 9" rear
31 spline axle
6-point roll cage
full length welded subframes
battery relocation (hatch)
slicks

^ full suspension??

not all that crap is a "have to" to hook up..an 8.8 with 35 spline will hold up great and who ever would use 31 spline in a 9" for all that

trouble

Iownastang · October 13th, 2007, 12:14 PM

wh would you use 35 spliner's in an 8.8

JBIGBOOTSY · October 13th, 2007, 12:15 PM

8.8s wil make into the high 8s for sure.

baine21225 · October 13th, 2007, 12:36 PM

unless you plan on going full drag car, the 8.8 is just fine

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 10:21 PM

OK first off, i didnt say do ALL that, i said these are what you could change out, the 8.8 can handle alot..and i would say 31spline in a 8.8 is fine...35's

October 12th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#1
Newtgadget Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 reviews	Safety issues As we start making decent hp improvements in our car, what are some of the Safety issues we should be looking out for....... I've heard drive shaft safety loops, Explosion resistant flywheels, c clip eliminaters, etc.? At what point should we consider a roll bar / safety cage?

October 12th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	11.49 for the roll cage NHRA 150 mph for a chute NHRA slicks or drag radials for the drice shaft safety loop NHRA I for get the rest, look up NHRA safety regs. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 12th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#4
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	a cage would make your car more rigid too __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

October 12th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't forget, It makes it a pain in the ass to get in and out of. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 12th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#6
vfast Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shimmy shack takeout Posts: 1,092 iTrader: 0 reviews	on a DD car torque boxes,frame connectors, some kind of battery/fuel cutoff,battery box,larger brakes....maybe a 4 point rollbar for a dd car __________________ EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO MY OPINION:cool: 6'ers are for kids 1965 chevelle SS 421 sbc 6 speed, 3.90 gears,alum d-shaft, brodix heads,roller cam,925 AED carb...grocery getter[COLOR="Red"]RIP[/COLOR]

October 13th, 2007, 12:23 AM	#7
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah..j but you dont have to do the ones with the door bar...but if you want good suspension here ya go tubular k-member tubular a arms strut tower brace caster camber plates front coil overs rear shocks lowering (drag luanch) springs upper and lower control arms torque boxes thickend sway bars ford 9" rear 31 spline axle 6-point roll cage full length welded subframes battery relocation (hatch) slicks ^ full suspension?? __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

October 13th, 2007, 12:36 AM	#8
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you wanna race at a NHRA track it starts at 8pts for the cage, that means pesky door bars are a must. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 13th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#10
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im just gonna duct tape a bunch of pool noodles together for my cage. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 13th, 2007, 12:58 AM	#12
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can do it I finally got a mig a couple years ago, I just dont wanna put one in. I don't wanna have that race car look just yet. plus I haven't gotten to the track yet to break into the 11s, I know the car can make it now, but I've had some problems at home keeping me away from the dragstrip. I swear, God dosn't want me to break into the 11s. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 13th, 2007, 01:21 AM	#13
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	no he's keeping you here with me in the 12s...but yeah..i planned on using a couple mountain bike frames, but pool noodles..eh..i think i have myself a new cage.. __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

October 13th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#14
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, so my buddy was running 10.0s with no cage and his nitrous bottle wrench strapped to the passenger seat at Byron... They never said a word to him... But the will yell at you for not wearing a helmet, lol. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

October 13th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#15
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	its OK..if he's wearing his helmet when his car is crushed from rolling 12 times then blowing up..he'll be OK..cuz he wore his helmet wow some people are < __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

October 13th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#18
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8s wil make into the high 8s for sure. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 13th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#19
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,338 iTrader: 1 reviews	unless you plan on going full drag car, the 8.8 is just fine __________________ "Whip out your dick you'll either get it sucked or get smacked..." "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

October 13th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#20
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	OK first off, i didnt say do ALL that, i said these are what you could change out, the 8.8 can handle alot..and i would say 31spline in a 8.8 is fine...35's __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

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