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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Advice on a 1971 FED Frame
« on: December 27, 2023, 10:39:28 AM »
Since you are expecting to run faster than 9.99 seconds and/or over 135mph, yes, you should take it to the next nhra chassis cert day at your local track. Remove the seat and body panels so the nhra inspector can easily see the driver's compartment area. The inspection will focus on the roll cage and driver's area to determine if it meets current specs, and includes inspecting the welds. The inspector will also do a sonic test to determine the thickness of the metal tubing to assure it meets current specs. An nhra chassis cert is required every 3 years.
With this information, you will be better able to make decisions on how to proceed. If you are not familiar with race fabrication shops in your area, you could also ask the nhra inspector for any shop recommendations. Take it to a few shops to gather some repair estimates for comparison.
With this information, you will be better able to make decisions on how to proceed. If you are not familiar with race fabrication shops in your area, you could also ask the nhra inspector for any shop recommendations. Take it to a few shops to gather some repair estimates for comparison.