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Nov 28, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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Upgrade from 8 to 10 point cage.

I need to upgrade my CM 8 point to a 10 point. I have a couple pictures of the side bars. My question is how can I do it so I can get it cert. without cutting my door bars out and redoing them? Can I connect on top of them with the pillar bars? Can I weld them to the plate that is already there in front of where my door bars go? Do I have to make another plate? Looking for some advice before I get going on this.

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Nov 28, 2010 | 06:51 PM

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The right way to do it is to just re-do the door bars, its only those 2 bars shouldnt be that bad

Nov 28, 2010 | 07:15 PM

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I really wanted to leave the bars in there alone if at all possible. Is there any other way to do it and still get it cert. If not I guess I have no choice?

Nov 28, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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you need to cut out the door bars the main hoop and back is fine ... DO it right from the start so it will pass cert

Nov 28, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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So If I cut them out and start over do I have to run the bottom ones again or do I leave them out?

Nov 28, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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the bottom ones (rocker bars) are not required for 8.50 cert if the floorboards aren't modified

Nov 28, 2010 | 09:02 PM

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So where would be the best place to get the ten point conversion? I dont know what kinda cage I have because it was in the car when I bought it.

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Nov 28, 2010 | 10:27 PM

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Wolfe racecraft makes a nice front half cage kit.

but i would think that the wolf front half is ment to go with their 6 piont.

Nov 28, 2010 | 11:08 PM

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If you are doing the work, spend the $10 or whatever they charge and order a NHRA 2010 or 2011 rule book. It will have exactly what is required to get your cage certified. It will save you plenty of headaches later on. I learned alot about what is actually needed for an 8.50 cert vs what alot people think is needed.

Nov 29, 2010 | 04:41 PM

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I cant remember but I think its a 6 or 8 point. I know the car pretty well, you bought it from a friend of mine.

Nov 29, 2010 | 08:03 PM

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Its a eight point right now... I talked to a chasis builder here in town today and he thought I wouldnt have to take them out. He was going to come look at it. He also said he would just make the tubes because he has a bender and notcher ect.. I will let you guys now what he tells me. Thanks for the help.