what do I need for a cage at 9.5?
02-10-2008, 02:44 PM
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a 6 or 8 point cage is legal to 8.50 now. depending on the car and the construction, most cars that run subframe connectors require the short gusset tubes from the side of the main hoop to the connectors. this makes up the 7th and 8th points. you do not need a dash crossbar unless you have removed a portion of the floor or firewall.
keep in mind... a 6 or 8 point roll bar is not a cage. a cage requires bars down the "a" pillars and a top halo to the windshield.
keep in mind... a 6 or 8 point roll bar is not a cage. a cage requires bars down the "a" pillars and a top halo to the windshield.
I better not tell chuck!
02-10-2008, 09:40 PM
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i plan on runningin the 9.5s when i get all the body work and that done on my car and drop the new power plant in for a cage in running a a nice 10 point with a few extras such as a funny car halo, and a diagnoal bar across the t tops. im also going to have the cage made so that if i ever plan on running faster it could be 25.5 or 25.2 convertable.
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02-11-2008, 12:01 AM
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read the post... it says 6 or 8 pt. CAGE. i went on to describe this... a roll bar is NOT a cage!
the rules are 11.49 for a 5 pt. roll bar. 9.99 for a full cage which is legal to 8.50. then the 25.5 stuff starts.
rules are different for convertibles.
02-11-2008, 06:37 AM
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I read what you said, but it was not accurate. There is no such thing as a 6 or 8 point CAGE. Those are roll bars. It doesn't become a CAGE until you go with a 10 point, for the 9.99 to 8.50 cert. That's at least how they do it in the NHRA and NMCA rulebook that I go by for my car and use for Late Model EFI and Brackets. I know all about the safety rules; they are ***** at Route 66...
02-11-2008, 07:50 AM
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I read what you said, but it was not accurate. There is no such thing as a 6 or 8 point CAGE. Those are roll bars. It doesn't become a CAGE until you go with a 10 point, for the 9.99 to 8.50 cert. That's at least how they do it in the NHRA and NMCA rulebook that I go by for my car and use for Late Model EFI and Brackets. I know all about the safety rules; they are ***** at Route 66...
need 8-pt minimum
front A-pillars: 2 points
Main Hoop: 2 points
Rear Bars: 2 points
Support diagonals (off main hoop): 2 points
Thats a total of 8 points
02-11-2008, 08:31 AM
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yes you can have swingouts down to 8.50 ET
02-11-2008, 08:47 AM
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I have never seen a 10 point cage referred to as a 8 point, but I get what you're saying. Everyone who drag races frequently knows what a roll BAR vs a CAGE is. They are commonly referred to as a 5, 6, or 8 point BAR, or a 10 point CAGE. Look at Wolfe's site. I don't want some kid to come on here and read that he can have a 6 point and run all the way down to 8.50s without seeing that one word difference between CAGE and BAR. I think that is the most common misused terms in the drag racing world. If they would pick up a $5 rule book, all of the misconceptions and false info read on the net would be thrown out the window.
02-12-2008, 02:22 AM
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there ya go...most cars with a full frame(malibu/chevelle, trucks, Monte Carlo, Caprice, etc) are legal to 8.50 with a 6 point cage. it is not required to go forward of or through the dash. the NHRA rules state all points must connect to the frame if so equipped from the factory. the rules simply state "forward and lateral support of the main hoop" and a cage must "protect the driver 360 degrees".
04-24-2008, 03:18 AM
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My cage was designed to run around the back seat with a hoop, and my backseat is installed. You can get in there(I can and i'm 6'1), but I wouldnt reccomend it. I just wanted it to look like a street car.
Its got halo bar and " a pillar" downtubes, main hoop w/ supports running inward towards tunnel, a loop that runs from main hoop and around right behind the back seat and then has 2 bars run from the hoop down. And its NHRA certified.
Just to clear up the back seat thing...
Its got halo bar and " a pillar" downtubes, main hoop w/ supports running inward towards tunnel, a loop that runs from main hoop and around right behind the back seat and then has 2 bars run from the hoop down. And its NHRA certified.
Just to clear up the back seat thing...
