when is a rollcage needed?

[ceracer33]

sorry if this is in the wrong section, but at what et/mph is a rollcage required? im trying to plan out my budget for my next build and im curious if i need to start planning for a cage anytime soon?

 

[SilverBullet00]

Basic Tech Inspection Requirements
14.00 & Up
- Catch Can (radiator overflow)
- Seat Belts
- Neutral Safety Switch (car must not start while in any gear other than park or neutral)
- Battery Secure
- Electrical Cut Off Switch (if battery is relocated)
- Windshield (free of cracks)
- All Lug Nuts
12.00 - 13.99
- Drive Line Loop (with slicks 13.99, with street tires 11.49)
- Helmet (Min Snell 2000)
11.00 - 11.99
- Jacket (SFI 3.2A/1) - - 11.49 and faster
- Roll Bar and Padding - 11.49 and faster (13.49 and faster for convertables)
- Arm Restraints (Open Body Cars SFI 3.3/1)
- *Flywheel (SFI 1.1 - 1.2)
- *Clutch (SFI 1.1 - 1.2)
- *Flywheel Shield (SFI 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3)
- Valve Stems (Steel)
- Seat Belts - 5 Point (SFI 16.1) - 11.49 and faster
* = Manual Transmission
10.00 - 10.99
- Trans Shield (SFI 4.1)
- Axles (Aftermarket)
- Harmonic Balancer (SFI 18.1)
- Window Net (if roll cage is reqd)
- Roll Cage and Padding (with altered firewall)
7.50 - 9.99
- Full Face Helmet (Min Snell 2000)
- Jacket (SFI 3.2A/5)
- Pants (SFI 3.2A/5)
- Gloves (SFI 3.3/1)
- *Flexplate (SFI 29.1)
- *Flexplate Shield (SFI 30.1)
- Electrical Cut Off
- NHRA License
- Neck Collar
- NHRA Chassis Sticker
* = Auto Transmission
Dune Buggys
All must meet all 11.99 & quicker ET rules
Bikes
All Bikes
- Leather Boots/Shoes Gloves
- Chain Guard
10.99
- Ignition Cut Off
9.99
- NHRA License
120 MPH & Down
- Leather Jacket
120 MPH & Up
- Leathers or SFI Suit

 

[ceracer33]

thanks

 

[Pirateinastang]

Also when rolling the car over they come in handy. hehehe I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[ceracer33]

good point lol

 

[NobleHdwe]

I was thinking the same thing pirate!!

Sounds like you have a serious project going. What are some of the things you are doing?

 

[ceracer33]

the project isnt going yet, im just working out my budget for the build so i can plan for it. it will consist of a 5.0l forged stroker shortblock with stage 3 heads and either a big single or twin turbo's, havent decided on that just yet. im shooting for 700rwhp on boost and plan to spray atleast a 200 shot on top of of that. and keep it in a streetable package.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

No need to post after Silver Bullet....hehe....he covered everything you need to know!!

And....I am still not legal BTW....haha

 

[fobra559]

Nice info SilverBullet

 

[97speedster]

And for convertibles you need a roll bar if 13.49 and faster.

 

[Pirateinastang]

Hey this might apply to this thread but does anyone have any ideas on good looking/ stock looking roll cage? I have a 2002 vert GT that is completely stock looks wise. It does have a 1.7L KB on it though and I think it could use some bracing. I just don't like the idea of throwing on a roll cage and looking like a drag racer or auto x'er. I like the sleeper look. If anyone has pictures of good setups that'd be sweet too. But back to the thread at hand...

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

And for convertibles you need a roll bar if 13.49 and faster.

Except for Lapeer Dragway by me which is 13.99. One day I ran multiple 13.00-13.30's no problem.

The next weekend I run 13.71 and they point their finger at the gate...."You can't run that car bud!" I was freaking pist!!! Don't play by the rules one weekend and not the next.

 

[SilverBullet00]

Its all depends if they have their NHRA license. My track lost it half way through last year and there were guys on bikes running in t-shirts... NOT smart...

Looks like I am going to have to share a helmet with my buddy this season, hopefully next season Im sad because I will need a cage