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litle88 · 11-30-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

That is good to know. At that point, what kind of cage is necessary? What about harnesses and stuff??

Not sure cuz but faster than a 9.9 would need to be a 10 point cage and most likely a harness.

TornadoSS · 11-30-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

No need for cages fellas, unless you have a convertible or ttops. NHRA rules were amended and you can run a 9.99!

If you are referring to last years changes, they only apply to NHRA Street Legal events. I know it's stupid. But at my NHRA track, Kansas International Dragway, tech already gave me crap about not having a cage after seeing the sc on the car.
This rule also only applies to unaltered 2008 and newer OEM.

litle88 · 11-30-2013, 09:07 PM

That's ridiculous. I understand. That's why I'm getting a 6 point for the fest!

TornadoSS · 11-30-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

I just helped Bad70supreme slap one on about 7-8 pages ago and I posted vids. He has a baby baby Lunati cam with a TCI flex plate and 3600 PTC converter. He was 11.9 first hit and ended up with an 11.6 iirc. Not bad if you ask me. Whatever you do DO NOT get a poly bushing with rubber motor mount bushings. You'll get a vibration so use a rubber bushing on the Trans.

I agree on the poly trans mount. Holy crap, the car vibrated like crazy. It was driving us nuts. We put the rubber one back in and no vibrations!

Ject · 11-30-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

No need for cages fellas, unless you have a convertible or ttops. NHRA rules were amended and you can run a 9.99!

EDIT: NVM ya'll beat me to it before I posted/refreshed.

From what I understand that is only for a specific class and OEM cars straight from the manufacture.
I'd rather have the cage for safety.

thahemp · 11-30-2013, 09:22 PM

We want you to live Patrick.

GFORCE1320 · 11-30-2013, 09:22 PM

You can certify an 8 point cage for 8.50's in these cars. Ject and Tornado SS, the GTO cages we have been doing are 8.50 cert cages.
It's 8.50 to 9.99, slower then that and then just your average 6 point roll bar will do.

thahemp · 11-30-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

I wish someone would key it! It's insured by Smith & Wesson.

Mine is insured by S&W too! Although I have to go to the trunk to get mine.

litle88 · 11-30-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GFORCE1320

You can certify an 8 point cage for 8.50's in these cars. Ject and Tornado SS, the GTO cages we have been doing are 8.50 cert cages.
It's 8.50 to 9.99, slower then that and then just your average 6 point roll bar will do.

Thanks for the clarification.

Nightmare2012 · 11-30-2013, 10:22 PM

So then we do need a damn cage!!! After how fast though?

grocerygetter · 11-30-2013, 10:39 PM

I would love to get told "your car is too fast to make anymore passes here without a cage.". Our local redneck fest just wants a helmet.

litle88 · 11-30-2013, 11:02 PM

Paul Walker is dead you all!!

My kids are sad as heck!!

Ject · 11-30-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Paul Walker is dead you all!!

My kids are sad as heck!!

Did you see how totaled his car was? I would have been baffled if someone had survived.

TornadoSS · 11-30-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightmare2012

So then we do need a damn cage!!! After how fast though?

6 pt. roll bar after 11.49 et

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grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	I would love to get told "your car is too fast to make anymore passes here without a cage.". Our local redneck fest just wants a helmet. __________________ -John S.

11-30-2013, 11:02 PM	#7614
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Paul Walker is dead you all!! My kids are sad as heck!! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

11-30-2013, 09:22 PM	#7609
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	You can certify an 8 point cage for 8.50's in these cars. Ject and Tornado SS, the GTO cages we have been doing are 8.50 cert cages. It's 8.50 to 9.99, slower then that and then just your average 6 point roll bar will do.

11-30-2013, 10:22 PM	#7612
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	So then we do need a damn cage!!! After how fast though?