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Dec 17, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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Steve Burger

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We are looking over the 25.3 stuff now. Stay tuned.

Dec 18, 2008 | 10:23 AM

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If you are doing the "drag radial" thing...its more than a 10 or 12-pt with a funncar cage, its an SFI 25.5 or 25.2 cage you are needing (if you are going to run 1/4 mile).

standard cages let you go 8.50 and slower
25.5 lets you go 7.50 and slower (3600 lb maximum)
25.2 lets you go 6.00 and slower (3200 lb maximum)

There is also a new spec coming out soon (25.3) which is supposed to be 6.50 and slower at 3600 lbs.

Yep,that is what i am finding out.. When i say drag radial im talking local stuff 275 tire, mid to low 5 sec. 1/8 mile. Hate to do a 25.5 cage for that but i may have to. Do you guys think the 25.5 is needed for those times? Would you feel better / safer????

Dec 18, 2008 | 10:30 AM

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Dec 18, 2008 | 11:22 AM

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I'd feel safer in a 25.5 car for a bottom 5 car, but I am looking at running it with a regular 8.50 cert car, unless I'm lucky enough that someone buys it, in that case I'm starting on a blank canvas, and will do a 25.3 right from the get go.

Dec 18, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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without a doubt i feel safer having the funny car cage around me and al the 25.5 bars. personally i think you can never have enough safety features.

Dec 18, 2008 | 03:14 PM

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I wish I had just done that from the get go.

Dec 18, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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what the 25.5?????

Dec 18, 2008 | 07:50 PM

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I run 275 drag radial with mine the way it is and it certified to 8.50. Will you be running at Jackson TN? I am PMing you my #.

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Dec 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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Yep, Ill be lookin to try to run with Cheap Street, Them boys are flyin though..That is why i dont want to do a 25.5 or 2, dont get me wrong, i would love to have it that way but its overkill for the class......
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Dec 18, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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From: carol stream illinois

yeah it is way overkill. you would be fine with a standard 10 point and some back bars if you plan on mounting a fuel cell or anything like that.

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