Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
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08/02/10 09:46 AM
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We are trying to get the GTX together for this event and since I have never attended I was wondering if folks who have could answer a few questions. Here's some background on the car (please don't laugh). My car has not been to the track in 26+ years. I have recently installed an 8pt cage, transmission shield, reverse pattern valvebody w/brake, fuel cell, working on a window net, kirkey seats with belts (expired), n/a 440, exhaust w/mufflers, DOT's. Cars making similar horsepower/weight on our dyno have gone 10.7@122. 1. How tough is the tech inspection? 2. How crowded is the class that I will be in? 3. How many time trial passes can I expect to make(assuming I pass tech)? 4. I have read there is camping near the track. Are there showers? How about hotels, I'm guessing it's too late for that option.... Thanks! Mike
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
[Re: wheelsup68dart]
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08/02/10 11:08 AM
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Get the belts, that will probably be your only problem. Camping is available at a site right next to the track, but you cannot stay on track grounds themselves. may get lucky with hotels on the west side of Columbus, but Newark/Heath area as well as Renolydsburg are probably out of the question. Make sure you ground your fuel cell as well.
Thanks!
Ground my fuel cell? Is this necessary with an aluminum cell? The cell is bolted/strapped to the frame.
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
[Re: ProStDodge]
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08/02/10 11:17 AM
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Locking transmission dip stock for any car faster than 10.99.
If you fuel cell is plastic - you need a ground strap to the filler cap outer ring.
Neutral safety switch is needed.
Helmet must be snell 2000 rated or newer and a 3.2A/1 fire jacket.
3/8" battery hold down bolts, battery in trunk needs an on/off switch on the back.
Aftermarket axles if faster than 10,99.
Driveshaft loop.
Metal valve stem on all four rims unless running tubes.
Coolant overflow bottle
Two throttle return springs.
I am good on the above except:
I am running a stock dipstick, stock axles, 5/16 battery hold down bolts (but in a covered, bolted metal box), my coolant overflow is a "venom" energy drink bottle.
Does the overflow bottle need to be sealed? I am not prepared to buy axles at this time (will be switching to rear discs and possibly a different length axle). If they are serious about the axle inspection maybe I should pass on this event. The other items are minor. I don't even know if the car will hook and go faster than 10.99.
Do you think that excuse will work for a few passes?
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
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08/02/10 11:27 AM
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If you are running in Pro, expect lots of cars. Think there was well over 100 last year. To make it manageable, they will call the first round earlier than usual - around 11:00am if I remember correctly - so be prepaired. Don't know how many cars were there in total ( lots ), but I had no problem getting in 4 time runs - think they were limiting them to 3 per day though. Pits were extremely crowded with ATV's flying all over the place. Drive with caution. Seen a few pit acccidents. I thought the track was run very efficiently for the size of the crowd. Very little track carnage probably helped.
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
[Re: Thor500]
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08/02/10 12:20 PM
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I've never had anyone look at my axles ever, Belts in date, neutral safety and make sure the ignition shuts off with the battery kill (just pull a field wire off the alt. if it doesnt). Beer cans work for a catch can too. Have fun wish I could make it.
I do have a disconnect switch behind my license plate. I guess I will have to remove the plate which isn't a big deal. I also do not have the neutral safety switch wired but that should be easy. I've never seen a locking dipstick, will it work with a factory fill tube?
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
[Re: wheelsup68dart]
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08/02/10 01:18 PM
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Easy solution here. Just tell them the car does not run faster than 11.50 when going through tech. It is very doubtful the question would ever be raised on any of the other items if you went out and ran 10.xx
I guess that's what I was hoping would work. I have no idea what the car will actually run. If it hooks I have a pretty good idea based on the dyno numbers and weight. However, that's a far cry from an actual pass at the track.
How about the camp site, are there showers? I hate camping without showers.....
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
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08/02/10 01:38 PM
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I do believe the camp ground has showers - and there are two truck stops within a mile or two which also have showers. Fibbing to my fellow tech guys is a good way to get asked to show instead of race. Be honest and you should get fair consideration.
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
[Re: Crizila]
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08/02/10 01:56 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Ive never been asked about a N switch on the 65.It is a 4 speed though.Im thinking about using a momentary toggle switch hooked to the clutch pedal to have one.Rocky
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Re: Mopar Nats - Questions about tech inspection
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08/02/10 02:57 PM
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You be fine with passing tech.. believe me if not come find the yellow aspen and we will make it pass tech.
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67 Satellite NSS/E 11.83 @ 110
1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi
3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street. '07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
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