Thom Bates
12-12-2006, 05:39 PM
REAL STREET NMRA SERIES
2007 RULES
Preliminary Version 1.1
Class Overview
Real Street is designed for small block single power adder 1979 and newer Ford Fox Chassis bodied and Ford powered vehicles. Real Street entries are limited to 302, and 4.6L 2-valve modular engine types. For 2007, 3-valve engine entries, such as found in the 2005-2007 Ford Mustang, not permitted. 5.0L pushrod engines are permitted a maximum of 313 cubic inches. 4.6L modular engines are permitted a maximum of 291 cubic inches. Real Street class will be held at all NMRA events during the 2007 season.
Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up
Accepted Products Deadline: NMRA will accept requests from manufacturers to have new products considered for addition to 2007 accepted lists only up until January 1, 2007. After this date, NMRA will consider manufacturer requests for new products for the 2008 season.
Base Weights:
ENGINE POWER ADDER BASE CI WEIGHT
5.0L Nitrous Oxide 311 3,150
5.0L Supercharged 311 3,150
4.6 2V Nitrous Oxide 289 3,100
4.6 2V Supercharged 289 3,075
Maximum cubic inches – 313ci
Porting 4.6 2V heads – add 50# to base weight. See section 1.17
TFS Twisted Wedge cylinder heads – add 50# to base weight. See section 1.17
Note: 15 lbs/cu in penalty applies for cubic inches over weight break limit.
Note: All weights are with driver & rounded down to the five pound increment. Ex: A calculated weight of 3228 would be required to weigh 3225 with driver at scales.
Class Rules, REAL STREET
1: ENGINE
1.1 COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR: OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
Water pump: Only O.E.M. or aftermarket direct bolt on water pumps permitted. Water pump must be crank driven by the factory type six rib serpentine belt. Electric water pump prohibited.
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.
1.2 Engine
ENGINE: Engine limited to 302W (5.0) and 4.6L 2-valve modular engine types. 302 Windsor type engines may be used in any 1979 and newer Fox based chassis. 4.6L 2-valve engines restricted to any 1994 and newer Mustang body style. Engine swapping permitted during event.
1.2a) ENGINE DRIVE BELT SYSTEM: Factory style 6 rib drive belt system required.
1.3 Exhaust
EXHAUST: All entries allowed to use tubular headers. Adapter plates to bolt headers to cylinder head prohibited. Exhaust must be directed out of car body, away from driver and fuel tank. All exhaust gases released from engine must pass through entire exhaust system.
1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: All entries required to use either a)stock OEM exhaust manifolds, or b)aftermarket “shorty” style tubular headers, maximum tubing size 1.625-inch. A “shorty” header is defined as a aftermarket header that connects to the exhaust system at the factory header connections.
1.3b) EXHAUST TUBING/SIZE: Maximum exhaust pipe diameter – 2.5-inch up to gas tank, 3-inch from gas tank rearward (tailpipe).
1.3c) TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Full exhaust system required. Tailpipes must exit within 12-inch of rearend centerline housing.
1.3d) MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS: Commercially available (generally available through retail locations) mufflers are required.
A maximum of two (2) mufflers is allowed. A maximum of one (1) inlet and one (1) outlet is permitted.
1.5 FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM
DELIVERY SYSTEM: Electric fuel pumps permitted. Pressure regulators, and any line size permitted. All fuel lines must originate and return to a single, non-segmented, fuel cell or OEM fuel tank. Fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical switch. Any method of artificially heating or cooling fuel prohibited (cool cans, ice, wet rags, Freon, etc.). A valve for removal of fuel (gasoline) during technical inspections is mandatory. Valve must be installed between carburetor/injection and regulator, and should be installed in such a manner that allows a cup to be placed to catch fuel removed from the line. Exit of valve should be capped or plugged in addition to being closed for added safety.
Aftermarket/fabricated fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk area. If tank or fuel filler is inside trunk, a bulkhead of minimum .032” aluminum or .024” steel must be used between trunk and driver compartment, and tank must be vented to outside of car. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is outside the trunk floor. Non-metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. See NHRA General Regulations Section 1.5.
1.6 GASOLINE
GASOLINE: Gasoline as outlined here is the only acceptable fuel for use in this eliminator for the specified combinations (See Section 13). The NMRA Racing Association reserves the right to check gasoline at any time during competition. Gasoline, as defined by the NHRA rulebook, is a mixture of hydrocarbons only. The average dielectric constant (D.C.) for the hydrocarbons that compromises gasoline is 2.025. This is defined as a reading of “0” on the fuel-check meter.
1.6a) SPEC FUEL: NMRA requires the use of one of the allowable NMRA spec fuels in this class. Mixing of fuels prohibited. Failure to pass fuel check is grounds for disallowance of the run during qualifying and disqualification from the event during eliminations. Fuel must pass color, fuel meter, specific gravity, chemical testing, and/or any other check as required by NMRA Technical Department.
1.6b) Spec Fuel Accepted list:
Manufacturer Fuel type Color
Torco Racing Fuels Mach 100 Unleaded Red
VP Racing Fuels C-10 Colorless
1.9 NITROUS OXIDE
NITROUS OXIDE: Real Street entries are permitted to use nitrous oxide. One 10-lb bottle permitted. Nitrous may be supplied through any size nitrous line. Push systems prohibited. The use of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs. Progressive systems prohibited.
1.9a) A single nitrous nozzle or nitrous spray bar prior to the throttle body is the only permitted. Nitrous plates between the upper and lower intake are prohibited.
1) Nozzle/Spray Bar Prior to the Throttle Body
Any accepted, commercially available, single stage nitrous system which injects nitrous oxide into the engine prior to the throttle blade permitted. Maximum of a single nitrous nozzle or single nitrous spray bar housed within a nitrous plate for nitrous delivery. A spray bar-type plate is permitted permitted so as long as only a single nitrous jet is utilized. All nitrous must flow through jet. Nitrous jet limitations are as follows: .082-inch maximum.
ENRICHMENT: Nitrous oxide systems must use gasoline only for the fuel enrichment circuit. There are two accepted options for fuel delivery for enrichment: (1) ‘Dry’ system where fuel is enriched through existing OEM-location fuel injectors (2) ‘Wet’ system where fuel in added prior to throttle blade.
PURGE: Nitrous purge system permitted, purge must exit cowl area away from inlet area of the hood. Purge tube must exit via a straight tube a minimum length of 4-inches protruding from the cowl, and may not be within 12 inches of the opening of the hood. Plume or nail head at end of line prohibited.
SOLENOIDS: See section 1.22 for restrictions to solenoids.
1.10 OIL SYSTEM
OILING SYSTEM: Wet sump oiling system required. Dry sump oiling systems prohibited. External oil pumps prohibited. Oil lines run outside engine block to feed oil galleries prohibited. Vacuum pump and/or evacuator system (header, or otherwise) prohibited. Any oil pan permitted.
1.12 SUPERCHARGER
Permitted superchargers are restricted to NMRA accepted commercially available, standard, mass produced systems, utilizing the factory style belt drive system. Internals of supercharger units may not be modified from standard, mass-produced units. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the supercharger prohibited. All supercharger systems must utilize stock, as provided supercharger unit. The only permitted modifications or upgrades to the supercharger kit are as follows: (1) aftermarket discharge tube (2) aftermarket bypass valve (3) aftermarket blower inlet pipe (4) belt tension device (tie bar between crankshaft & supercharger prohibited). Supercharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum and must be NMRA accepted for the specified supercharger unit. Exotic material wheels prohibited. Pushrod-based engines must use standard rotation (non-reverse) supercharger, with supercharger inlet mounted rearward facing. Modular-based engine may use reverse rotation supercharger. Vortech & Paxton superchargers must use curved volute/discharge in 5.0L applications.
The following part numbers are the only permitted supercharger systems & exact units permitted. Please reference the following chart for the required pulley & belts.
PERMITTED SUPERCHARGERS, 4.6L 2V
DESCRIPTION HEAD UNIT # CRANK UPPER RIBS GEAR RATIO
VORTECH V-2 SQ S Trim CCW 6.75” 3.76 8 rib only 3.60:1
ATI P1-SC P1-SC RR 6.75” 4.10 8 rib only 4.10:1
ATI P1-SC-2 P1-SC-2 RR 6.75” 4.10 8 rib only 4.10:1
PAXTON NOVI 1200 NOVI 1200 6.75” 3.76 8 rib only 3.60:1
PERMITTED SUPERCHARGERS, 5.0 HO
DESCRIPTION HEAD UNIT # CRANK UPPER RIBS GEAR RATIO
VORTECH V-2 SQ S Trim 6.87” 3.60” 8 rib only 3.60:1
VORTECH V-1 S Trim 6.87” 3.60 8 rib only 3.45:1
ATI P1SC P1-SC 7.75” 4.50 8 rib only 4.10:1
ATI P1SC-2 P1-SC-2 7.75” 4.50 8 rib only 4.10:1
PAXTON NOVI 1200 NOVI 1200 6.87” 3.60” 8 rib only 3.60:1
1.15 BLOCK
Block: Any cast iron Ford type 302W permitted. Any cast iron or cast aluminum 4.6 based engine block permitted. Block must maintain Ford O.E.M. bore spacing, deck heights, and crankshaft spacing for engine type used. Deck spacers (extensions) prohibited.
1.16 ENGINE LOCATION/MOUNTS
Engine Location: Engine location may be altered from stock, however no part of engine or heads may contact firewall. Engine plates prohibited. Solid engine mounts permitted.
1.17 HEADS
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
302W Type Heads: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, two-valve per cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/ or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder heads must be overhead valve single spark plug per cylinder design.
4.6 type Heads: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, two-valve cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder head must be single spark plug per cylinder design.
1.17a) HEADS, PERMITTED: Only original manufacture, generally available heads, accepted by NMRA, permitted. External and internal modifications prohibited in port area. Spark plug placement and depth must remain stock. Billet, one-off, custom and/or fabricated heads prohibited.
1.17b) HEADS, MASS PRODUCED: Only mass produced, commercially available, NMRA accepted, cast aluminum or cast iron Ford cylinder heads permitted. Low volume, one off, aluminum cylinder heads prohibited.
1.17c) HEADS, BOLT PATTERN: Class is permitted standard bolt-pattern only for cylinder heads.
Maximum of 10 head fasteners per side in Ford O.E.M. location.
1.17d) HEADS, PORTING: 5.0L pushrod heads: prohibited. Runners and combustion chambers must retain OEM appearance. 4.6L modular heads: permitted, with a 50# weight penalty. Runners and combustion chambers must retain OEM appearance to avoid weight penalty. In all instances, final acceptance is with the discretion of NMRA Technical Department
1.17e) HEADS, WELDING/EPOXY: Prohibited.
1.17f) HEADS, VALVES: Maximum valve sizes for 302W heads is 2.025” Intake/ 1.605” Exhaust. Maximum valve sizes for 4.6L two valve heads are 1.781” Intake/ 1.452” Exhaust. Valve stem size in guide area must be 11/32-inch for 302W heads, Valve stem size in guide area must be 0.274” for 4.6L heads. Undercut stems permitted. Aftermarket steel valve permitted, titanium/exotic valves prohibited. Bronze lined or replacement guides permitted.
1.17g) HEADS, MILLING: Permitted. Cylinder heads must maintain original production valve angles + or – 2 degrees.
1.17h) HEADS, PUSHROD SLEEVES: Prohibited.
1.17i) HEADS, COMBUSTION CHAMBER VOLUME: Minimum combustion chamber volume for 302W heads is 58.0 cc’s. Minimum combustion chamber volume for 4.6L heads is 42.0 cc’s.
1.17j) HEADS, PORT PLATES/ADAPTER PLATES: Prohibited.
1.17k) VALVE JOB: Any valve job permitted.
Permitted Cylinder Head List, Parts Number:
If your cylinder head is not on this list, it is prohibited.
§ Ford OEM 289/302/5.0 Heads. (*may be ported).
§ FRPP GT-40/GT-40P Cast Iron Cylinder Heads
§ Edelbrock Performer/Performer RPM Heads**, PN# 60329, 60359, 60279,60229, 60259, 60269
§ Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Aluminum Standard Version (Non-R) Cylinder Heads
§ FRPP GT-40 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# M 6049 Y303, M 6049 X303
§ Brodix ST 5.0 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# ST 5.0, ST 5.0R
§ Holley 5.0 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# 300-573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579
§ FRPP 4.6 2V Cylinder Heads
§ World Products Windsor Jr, Roush 180, PN# 53030, 23030
§ Ford OEM 2-Valve Cylinder Heads (*may be ported, 50lb weight penalty)
(**these permitted heads come factory port-matched in specific areas, no other porting may be performed).
Note: Stock factory OEM heads are those cylinder heads that are factory production line installed on production vehicles as recognized by NHRA.
1.18 VALVETRAIN
1.18a) CAMSHAFT: Stock lobe 5.0 HO or 4.6L camshaft required. Specified duration, lift, and lobe separation required
5.0 HO: Camshaft maximum lobe lift is .278”; Minimum lobe lift is .270. Maximum valve lift at the retainer not to exceed .480”.
Lobe duration is checked at the below specified lobe lifts.
Lift Maximum duration
.050” 211
.100” 179
.150” 148
.200” 115
Maximum lobe separation angle – 117 degrees
Minimum lobe separation angle – 115 degrees
4.6L 2-VALVE: Maximum valve lift is .510 intake, .545 exhaust (checked at retainer); Minimum lobe lift is .TBA (To Be Announced). Maximum lobe duration TBA (To Be Announced).
For 5.0 HO applications, valve lift will be checked at retainer with pushrod & rocker as run, using a blocked up OEM Ford hydraulic roller lifter, at zero lash. Durations/Lobe Separations are checked with camshaft & hydraulic roller lifter in block. Duration/Lobe separation is measured at the crankshaft. Lobelift is measured at the hydraulic roller lifter.
1.18b) LIFTERS: Functional, unmodified Ford OEM stock hydraulic roller lifters required.
Rules in section 1.18b) specify LIFTERS: Functional, unmodified Ford OEM stock hydraulic roller lifters required. Any modification to the clip, pushrod cup, piston, spring , or lifter body is not permitted. Hydraulic roller lifters may not be plugged or bottomed.
1.18c) LIFTER BORES: Bushed lifter bores permitted.
1.18d) VALVE LOCK: Steel valve locks required.
1.18e) RETAINERS: Only Steel retainers permitted. Titanium or composite retainers prohibited.1.18f) STUD & GUIDE PLATES: Stud and guide plate conversions permitted.
1.18g) CAMSHAFT DRIVE SYSTEM: Stock type camshaft drive system required.
1.18h) ROCKER ARMS: Conventional stud or pedestal mount rocker arms required. Shaft rocker arms and stud girdles are prohibited.1.18i) REV KITS: Prohibited.
1.18j) PUSHRODS: Steel is only accepted material. Composite pushrods prohibited. 5/16 maximum outside diameter.
1.18k) SPRINGS: Single or dual steel valve springs required. Maximum valve spring pressure “on the seat” is 160 pounds for 5.0L combinations.
1.19 CARBURETORS
CARBURETORS: Prohibited.
1.20 FUEL INJECTION
Fuel Injection: OEM Ford EEC-IV or EEC-V engine control computer system required. NMRA accepted “plug-in” chips and EEC computer “add-ons” permitted. Ford EEC-IV or Ford EEC-V Speed density permitted for all combinations. OEM engine control computer must be functional.
1.20a) THROTTLE BODY: Only mass produced, commercially available throttle bodies permitted. Single throttle body in stock location required. Maximum throttle body size is 2.755” (70mm) for 5.0 & 4.6 2V applications. EGR spacer is not required.
1.20b) MASS AIR SIZE & TYPE PERMITTED: Commercially available, complete, mass produced mass air sensors required on all combinations (sample tube and elements required), including speed density equipped. Mass air sensor is not required to function. Mass air sensor must be standard draw through design and must be installed on the inlet side of the supercharger, if so equipped. Maximum size of mass air sensor – 3.150” (80mm).
1.20c) FUEL INJECTOR SIZES & TYPES: Any size/type fuel injector permitted. Maximum of 8 fuel injectors located in stock location.
1.20d) AIR CLEANER: Commercially available, mass produced, unmodified, automotive type air cleaner required. All incoming air must pass through air cleaner.
1.20e) EFI ADD-ONS:
If your add-on computer is not on this list, it is prohibited.
1) FRPP Extender & FRPP EPEC
2) Anderson Ford PMS
3) Autologic Plug-in EEC Chip
4) Superchips Plug-in EEC Chip
5) Hyperchip Plug-in EEC Chip
6) Diablo Plug-in EEC Chip
7) EEC Tuner
1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Only NMRA accepted, commercially available, mass-produced intake manifolds permitted.. Any height spacer permitted between EFI upper and lower intakes only. All runners must be completely separated from each other runner. Spacer or gasket must not create a 'plenum', or any other means for air to pass between runners."
1.21a) PORTING: Prohibited.
1.21b) Welding/Epoxy: Prohibited.
1.21c) Permitted Intake Manifold List
If your intake manifold is not on this list, it is prohibited.
§ Stock 5.0 EFI Intake – Upper & Lower
§ Stock 4.6 2V Intake – Upper & Lower
§ Ford Explorer – Upper & Lower
§ SVT Cobra EFI – Upper & Lower, PN# M 9424 D51, M 9424 E51
§ FRPP GT-40 Upper & Lower, PN# M 6001 A50
§ Edelbrock Performer – Upper & Lower, PN# 3821**
§ Trick Flow Street Heat – Upper & Lower, PN# 51500001**
§ FRPP/SVO 4.6 2V Hi-Flow Intake – Package, PN# M 9424 E46
§ Bullitt Ford O.E.M. 4.6L 2-valve intake
(**these permitted intakes come factory port-matched in specified areas, no other porting may be performed.)
1.22 SOLENOIDS
SOLENOIDS: Single solenoid with single orifice on outlet side permitted to inject nitrous oxide into engine prior to the throttle blade. Single fuel solenoid and single purge solenoid permitted.
1.23 TURBOCHARGERS
TURBOCHARGER: Prohibited.
1.24 AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER
AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER: Prohibited.
1.25 POWER ADDERS
POWER ADDERS: Any single power adder (nitrous oxide or supercharger) permitted with engine combination. See sections 1.9, 1.12, & 1.23.
Water injection is prohibited.
1.26 CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT: Stock or aftermarket cast iron or steel crankshaft required. Composite and/or multi-piece crankshafts prohibited. Stock 3.000” stroke, +/- .010”, mandatory for 302W applications. Stock 3.543” stroke, +/- .010”, mandatory for 4.6L applications. Minimum rod bearing shaft diameter is 2.000”. Modifications to crankshaft permitted.
1.27 CONNECTING RODS
CONNECTING RODS: Stock or aftermarket steel connecting rods required. Composite connecting rods prohibited. 302W connecting rods must be 5.090”, +/- .025”, center to center length. 4.6L connecting rods must be 5.933”, +/- .025”, center to center length. Connecting rods may be of any design. Connecting rods may be free floating or press fit.
1.28 HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA
HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA: Pistons may be below block, even with deck, or above block at top dead center. Any type single head gasket permitted.
1.29 PISTONS, PINS, RINGS
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS: Stock or aftermarket piston permitted. Piston must be flat top or dish design. The use of 3 rings required. Gas porting any portion of piston assembly prohibited (side, top, or otherwise).Wrist pins for 302W based applications must be a minimum of .912” diameter. Wrist pins for 4.6L applications must be a minimum of .866” diameter. Valve reliefs optional.
1.30 BOOST CONTROLLERS
BOOST CONTROLLERS: Electronic or automated boost controllers of any type prohibited on any forced induction application.. Boost may not be altered via any mechanical, automatic, hydraulic, or manual control during a quarter mile run by any external or internal device, attached to the throttle or otherwise.
1.31 WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR
WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR: Prohibited.
BOOST BYPASS/BLOW OFF VALVES: All boost bypass valves & blow-off valves must be contained entirely in the engine compartment. Boost bypass/blow-off valves must be conventional design and type.
1.32 VISIBLE COATINGS
VISIBLE COATINGS: Visible coatings are permitted where lubricants are present. Visible piston coating above the top ring is permitted. Visible coating of cylinder head runners, combustions chambers, and/or intake manifold runners/plenums prohibited.
1.33 “O” Ringing of block
“O” RINGING OF BLOCK: Permitted.
2: Drivetrain
2.3 CLUTCH
CLUTCH: Standard Ford OEM factory-replacement-style single disc diaphragm clutch required. Steel or aluminum pressure plate a minimum of 10.0”-inch in diameter is required. Adjustable pressure plates, or long-style pressure plates are prohibited. Clutch operation must be operated using factory style cable mechanism. 2005-up Mustangs using hydraulic clutch actuation may retro-fit ’79-’04 cable style mechanism.
2.4 DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT: Driveshaft required to be only steel or only alumium regardless of origin or manufacturer.
2.11 REAREND
REAREND: Ford 7.5-inch, 8.8-inch, or 9-inch rearend required. Ratio restricted to 3.73 ratio or numerically lower for 5.0L engines, 4.10 ratio or numerically lower for 4.6L engines.
2.12 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Only specified O.E.M. or specified aftermarket transmissions permitted. Overdrive gear(s) may be removed. Clutchless models prohibited. Any gear change must occur from direct action by the driver. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters prohibited. Pro-shifting is permitted. All transmissions must use either a) as produced, as supplied (unmodified,) OEM gears and/or gear sets for transmission used or b) specified stock replacement helical cut gears and/or gear sets in the exact form as submitted for consideration and accepted by the NMRA. Gears and/or gear sets may not be utilized from other models (i.e. T-56 gears may not be used in T-5 transmissions). Transmission used is required to have a gear ratio in all gears as offered by the transmission used. Welding or grafting part of one countershaft to part of another counter shaft will not be accepted.
2.12a) PERMITTED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS:
Tremec T5, Tremec T45, Tremec T56, Tremec TR3550, Tremec TR3650, Tremec TKO, Tremec TKO-500, TKO-600, & Tremec TKOII.
2.12b): SHIFTER: Must be commercially available bolt on shifter. Must have a single handle and attach to the transmission using only a) the OEM type mounting bolts in the OEM mounting holes and b) must use a single pivot-ball type shifting arm.
2.12c) PERMITTED GEAR RATIOS:
Tremec T5(a) - 3.35, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00
Tremec T5(b) - 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec T45 - 3.37, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00
Tremec T56 - 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00
Tremec T56 (b) - 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00
Tremec TR3550 - 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TR3650 - 3.38, 2.00, 1.32, 1.00
Tremec TKO/TKOII - 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Dog Ring - 2.92, 1.99, 1.34, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Syncro - 2.94, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TR3550/TKO/TKOII w/Liberty Gear PN#LG3500 - 2.92, 1.95, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TKO-500 - 3.27, 1.97, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TKO-600 - 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Dog Ring – 3.22, 1.99, 1.34, 1.00
2.13 PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS
PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.
2.14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
(OEM American transmissions or replicas of OEM American transmissions that use planetary gears)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.
3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION
3.1 BRAKES
BRAKES: All cars must have front and rear hydraulic brakes. Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited. Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver’s foot. Line loc permitted on front wheels only. Any other electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic device in the system is prohibited.
3.2 SHOCK ABSORBERS
shock absorbers: each vehicle in competition must be equipped with one operative shock absorber for each sprung wheel. Shock absorbers may be either hydraulic or friction type, securely mounted and in good working order.
3.3 STEERING
STEERING: Power assisted or manual aftermarket steering system in stock location mandatory.
3.4 Suspension, FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION:
3.4a) K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original eight (8) factory O.E.M. type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
3.4b) STRUT TOWER: Factory strut tower required. No modifications may be made to the strut towers other than the following: 1) roll bar or roll cage may be welded to the strut towers for safety purposes.
3.4c) CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular aftermarket control arms required which are attached in stock location.
3.4d) SHOCKS/STRUTS: Aftermarket struts and shocks permitted provided stock attachment location used.
3.4e) SPRINGS: Aftermarket springs permitted.
3.4f) COIL OVERS: Coil over shocks and struts permitted.
3.4g) CAMBER PLATES: Bolt on type camber plates permitted. Bolt on plate may be tack welded to strut tower to prevent movement, otherwise welding prohibited. Camber plate may only be attached to top flat portion of strut tower. Attachment to any other structure prohibited.
3.4h) SPINDLES: Only stock OEM or NMRA accepted, bolt-on, commercially available aftermarket spindles permitted. NMRA accepted spindles are Anthony Jones Engineering, RaceCraft, Strange, & Santhuff.
3.4i) 2005-up MUSTANG: 2005 & later Ford Mustang bodies are required to utilize stock OEM style 2005-up front suspension type and design. Aftermarket control arms are permitted, but must attach in stock location. Aftermarket struts are permitted. All other suspension rules apply.
3.4 SUSPENSION, REAR
REAR SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension, including stock 4-link, and traction bars permitted. Rear coil-over shocks prohibited.
Stock Type Suspension: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs (in factory location), and/or control arms. All stock type 4-link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
3.4a) 3-LINK and 4-LINK: Stock or stock-type direct-replacement 3-link and/or 4 links required. All stock type 3 or 4 link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Retrofitting and/or cross-breeding of 3-link and 4-link components prohibited.
3.4b) LADDER BARS: Prohibited.
3.4c) REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket O.E.M. style upper and lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length.
3.4d) PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded.
3.4e) SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing.
3.4f) TORQUE ARMS: Permitted.
3.4g) REAR SHOCKS & SPRINGS: O.E.M. or aftermarket style shocks & springs required in stock location. Coil-over springs prohibited. Shocks must be stand alone and may not be adjustable during run via any means.
3.4h) TRACTION BARS: Bolt on traction bars with permanent (welded or bolted) rear end mount and rubber snubber (or rubber bushing with permanent mount) on chassis side permitted.
3.4i) TORQUE BOXES: The Wild Rides “S” Box has been deemed an acceptable OEM Fox-body torque box replacement when installed in the OEM location as per Wild Rides official instructions. The only acceptable control arm mounting location for the upper control arms is the middle hole on the “S” box, which is the same as the stock OEM mounting location.
3.6 WHEELIE BARS
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited.
4:FRAME
4.4 FRAME
FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe and rear subframe. Subframes on uni-body cars may be joined under car. Maximum size material to be used; 2x3x1/8 inch rectangular tubing or 1 5/8 O.D. inch round tubing (.118MS or .083CM). If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Minimum NHRA accepted roll bar required, NHRA certified cage required when required by e.t.
4.5 GROUND CLEARANCE
GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum 4 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle; 3 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust headers.
4.12 WHEELBASE
WHEELBASE: Entries must retain stock wheelbase + or - 1 inches of stock. Maximum variation from left to right and front to back of 1 inch.
5: tires & wheels
5.1 Tires
TIRES - FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: Slicks permitted. Maximum actual measured tire size is as follows: Actual measured tread of tire is limited to 10.6 inches by 26.5 inches tall. Tire width will be measured by a “go-no go” gauge after conclusion of run at scale area. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders. Tire shaving is prohibited.
5.2 WHEELS
WHEELS: Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.
6: INTERIOR
6.1 INTERIOR
Interior, GENERAL: Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM dashboard, headliner, & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners may be removed.
6.4 CARPET
CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner required.
6.5 SEATS
SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket upholstered seats (2) in stock location is required. Rear seat may be removed; area must be carpeted or upholstered.
6.6 DOOR PANELS
DOOR PANELS: Door panels must be covered and stock appearing.
6.7 STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN: Stock O.E.M. steering column required. Removable steering wheel permitted.
6.8 GAUGES
GUAGES: Aftermarket gauges may be installed in factory dash.
6.9 PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION
PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION: Stock type pedals, linkage, and location required.
7: Body
BODY: Vehicle must retain original appearances and profiles for year and make of body. Original O.E.M. body shell (unibody structure from firewall to taillight panel must be intact). Only 1979 & newer Fox based Ford body styles., permitted. Lightweight body parts restricted to hood. Hood must be lift off or bolt on. Deck lid must be hinged, lift off deck lids prohibited.Body must be finished and painted. Alterations or aerodynamic modifications such as “chopped tops”, “channeling”, “sectioning”, “shortening” or “scaling down” prohibited. If a convertible top is used as an entry the use of ANY mechanism under or above the convertible top is not permitted. Ex: Building a cover that would be located above or below the convertible top, using straps below or above the convertible top, etc. Convertible tops need to be operational in all classes that the windows are required to operate. All entries with convertible tops must compete with top up.
7.1 ADVERTIsING
GRAPHICS: Graphics (for advertising or creative purposes) permitted on entire body, including doors, hood, rear quarter panels, front fenders, wing, etc.
CONTINGENCY DECALS: In order to be eligible for NMRA official contingency program, all contingency decals are required to appear only on the rear quarter windows or rear window in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency) may appear on bodywork, front end, and on windows.
NMRA REQUIRED DECALS: The following decals are required for competition in NMRA events.
· NMRA Windshield Decal – must be installed on top of windshield. This NMRA decal must be the only decal on top of windshield. Other vehicle sponsor decals may be placed at base of windshield.
· NMRA 2007 Drag Racing Series “Side” Decals – must be installed on each side of vehicle on quarter windows.
· Class Sponsor Decal – class sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side.
· Permanent Numbers – permanent numbers are required for competition in this class. Must be on front, rear, and both side windows.
7.2 SPOILERS
Rear SPOILER: Rear spoilers permitted, may not extend more than 26 inches from the transition point with the body to the rear most portions. Rear spoiler may not be molded into body (Pro Mod Style).
Spoilers must be stationary during entire run. A positive locking device to prevent movement required. Spring loaded spoilers prohibited. Spoiler spill plates (if used) may be a maximum of 12” in height.
7.5 FIREWALLS
Firewall: Stock, unaltered firewall required.
7.6 FLOOR/TRUNK PAN/TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
FLOOR: Stock, unaltered floor-pan, except for through the floor sub frame connectors, required from firewall to back bumper. Transmission tunnel must remain stock & unaltered. Removable floor-pan sections and/or transmission tunnels prohibited. Only spare tire well may be removed/replaced , all other rear floor pan and trunk pan must be intact.
7.7 HOOD/SCOOP
Hood/Scoop: OEM or aftermarket hood permitted. Forward mounted hood scoops must be closed during competition. Cowl induction hoods restricted to a maximum of 5 inches as measured from the hood surface next to the scoop to the top of the scoop along the entire scoop. The entire induction system must be completely covered by hood. Hood must be attached separately in a conventional manner and must be lift off or bolt on.
7.9 WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS
Windows: O.E.M. safety glass required. Driver and passenger windows must be closed during racing. Windows must be operative. NHRA-approved Lexan may be used to replace OEM sunroof glass and OEM T-Top glass, when installed in an NHRA-approved manner.
7.10 BUMPERS
Bumpers: not Applicable. License plate frame holders are not permitted to extend beyond flat surface of front bumper. No body components, bumper add-ons, or body kits are permitted to be added to the vehicle with the intent of increasing the frontal distance of the bumper for the purposes of breaking the infrared beams.
7.11 FENDER SPLASH PANS
Fender Splash Pans: Full, factory OEM sheet metal inner fenders required.
7.12 GRILLE
GRILLE: Stock grille required. Blocking of grille to prevent air passage is prohibited.
7.13 WHEELWELLS
INNER WHEELWELLS: Stock inner wheel wells required, may not be sectioned or replaced.
OUTER FENDERS: Leading and trailing edges of outer fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance, maximum 2”.
7.14 RAM AIR/ENGINE AIR PANS
Ram Air: Only commercially available ram-air/cold-air kits permitted. Headlights/taillights/hazard lights may not be removed/modified for air induction. Final acceptance is with the discretion of NMRA Technical Department
7.15 DOORS
Doors: Driver and passenger doors must be functional and operable from inside and outside of vehicle.
7.16 AERODYNAMICS
AERODYNAMICS: Taping of any body parts, seams, or front end prohibited. Removal of side mirrors prohibited. Head light covers permitted. Fog light covers permitted.
7.17 BODY KITS
BODY KITS: Only accepted, commercially available aftermarket body kits permitted. Filled-in lower valance prohibited, whether OEM or commercially available aftermarket. Blocking any portion of lower valance area (in front of behind valance) with Plexiglas or other materials prohibited.
7.18 COWL AREA
COWL AREA: Cowl area of vehicle must be unaltered.
7.19 FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA
FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA: Stock or stock replacement front fenders and front fascia required. Filled-in lower valance, whether OEM-modified or as-supplied aftermarket valance, prohibited. May not be one-piece front end. Hole(s) in front bumper prohibited.
8: Electrical
8.1 BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY: Battery may be relocated. Charging systems must be functional and crank driven by the factory style 6 rib serpentine belt.
8.3 Ignition
IGNITION: Any battery operated ignition permitted. Any distributor drive system permitted.
8.5 STARTER
STARTER: All entries must be self-starting with on-board starter.
9: SUPPORT GROUPS
Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, etc. prohibited. Throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
9.2 OnBoard Diagnostics/Data Recorders
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS: External data recorders & data loggers are prohibited.
Stand-alone wide band oxygen sensors and recorders permitted, however device may not be capable of data logging additional sensors and/or analog inputs, with the sole exception of tachometer signals.
Any wide-band 02 device must be capable of only logging air/fuel ratio, and may not be run in closed loop with EFI or ignition system. Only a single 02 sensor is permitted to be installed in header collector only. EFI systems if standard equipped are permitted to record engine functions only of the vehicle. Playback tachometers permitted including those that record driveshaft RPM. Any wiring monitoring engine or drive train functions other than those specifically permitted are prohibited. Laptops prohibited in vehicle during competition.
9.7 BOTTLES
BOTTLES: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with a minimum DOT–1800lb. rating, and identified as nitrous oxide. Bottle located in driver’s compartment must be equipped with the correct relief valve per manufacturer recommendations and vented outside the driver’s compartment. The use of any agents other than nitrous oxide as a part of, or mixed with, this pressurized fuel system is strictly prohibited. (Push systems are prohibited.) Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket type bottle heaters are acceptable. Any other method of heating bottles in vehicle is prohibited.
9.8 TOW VEHICLES
TOW VEHICLES: Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road. Vehicles may be towed from the scales.
10: DRIVER
10.4 CREDENTIALS
CREDENTIALS: See general regulations.
11: CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the class requirements as found in the 2007 NMRA rulebook and the safety requirements as found in the 2007 NHRA rulebook.
The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules.
12: Street-Legal Requirements
Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory. Head lights & tail lights required to be functional.
RULES ADJUSTMENTS, MID SEASON LOG
Date: Adjustment:
None at this time.
2007 RULES
Preliminary Version 1.1
Class Overview
Real Street is designed for small block single power adder 1979 and newer Ford Fox Chassis bodied and Ford powered vehicles. Real Street entries are limited to 302, and 4.6L 2-valve modular engine types. For 2007, 3-valve engine entries, such as found in the 2005-2007 Ford Mustang, not permitted. 5.0L pushrod engines are permitted a maximum of 313 cubic inches. 4.6L modular engines are permitted a maximum of 291 cubic inches. Real Street class will be held at all NMRA events during the 2007 season.
Qualifying Information, Ladder Type, & Tree
All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up
Accepted Products Deadline: NMRA will accept requests from manufacturers to have new products considered for addition to 2007 accepted lists only up until January 1, 2007. After this date, NMRA will consider manufacturer requests for new products for the 2008 season.
Base Weights:
ENGINE POWER ADDER BASE CI WEIGHT
5.0L Nitrous Oxide 311 3,150
5.0L Supercharged 311 3,150
4.6 2V Nitrous Oxide 289 3,100
4.6 2V Supercharged 289 3,075
Maximum cubic inches – 313ci
Porting 4.6 2V heads – add 50# to base weight. See section 1.17
TFS Twisted Wedge cylinder heads – add 50# to base weight. See section 1.17
Note: 15 lbs/cu in penalty applies for cubic inches over weight break limit.
Note: All weights are with driver & rounded down to the five pound increment. Ex: A calculated weight of 3228 would be required to weigh 3225 with driver at scales.
Class Rules, REAL STREET
1: ENGINE
1.1 COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR: OEM production-style or aftermarket radiator is required and must be mounted in stock location. Stock core support is required.
Water pump: Only O.E.M. or aftermarket direct bolt on water pumps permitted. Water pump must be crank driven by the factory type six rib serpentine belt. Electric water pump prohibited.
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.
1.2 Engine
ENGINE: Engine limited to 302W (5.0) and 4.6L 2-valve modular engine types. 302 Windsor type engines may be used in any 1979 and newer Fox based chassis. 4.6L 2-valve engines restricted to any 1994 and newer Mustang body style. Engine swapping permitted during event.
1.2a) ENGINE DRIVE BELT SYSTEM: Factory style 6 rib drive belt system required.
1.3 Exhaust
EXHAUST: All entries allowed to use tubular headers. Adapter plates to bolt headers to cylinder head prohibited. Exhaust must be directed out of car body, away from driver and fuel tank. All exhaust gases released from engine must pass through entire exhaust system.
1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: All entries required to use either a)stock OEM exhaust manifolds, or b)aftermarket “shorty” style tubular headers, maximum tubing size 1.625-inch. A “shorty” header is defined as a aftermarket header that connects to the exhaust system at the factory header connections.
1.3b) EXHAUST TUBING/SIZE: Maximum exhaust pipe diameter – 2.5-inch up to gas tank, 3-inch from gas tank rearward (tailpipe).
1.3c) TAILPIPE & EXHAUST RULES: Full exhaust system required. Tailpipes must exit within 12-inch of rearend centerline housing.
1.3d) MUFFLER REQUIREMENTS: Commercially available (generally available through retail locations) mufflers are required.
A maximum of two (2) mufflers is allowed. A maximum of one (1) inlet and one (1) outlet is permitted.
1.5 FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM
DELIVERY SYSTEM: Electric fuel pumps permitted. Pressure regulators, and any line size permitted. All fuel lines must originate and return to a single, non-segmented, fuel cell or OEM fuel tank. Fuel pump must shut off with a master electrical switch. Any method of artificially heating or cooling fuel prohibited (cool cans, ice, wet rags, Freon, etc.). A valve for removal of fuel (gasoline) during technical inspections is mandatory. Valve must be installed between carburetor/injection and regulator, and should be installed in such a manner that allows a cup to be placed to catch fuel removed from the line. Exit of valve should be capped or plugged in addition to being closed for added safety.
Aftermarket/fabricated fuel tank or cell permitted. Must be located in trunk area. If tank or fuel filler is inside trunk, a bulkhead of minimum .032” aluminum or .024” steel must be used between trunk and driver compartment, and tank must be vented to outside of car. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the fuel cell that is outside the trunk floor. Non-metallic fuel cells or tanks must be grounded to frame. See NHRA General Regulations Section 1.5.
1.6 GASOLINE
GASOLINE: Gasoline as outlined here is the only acceptable fuel for use in this eliminator for the specified combinations (See Section 13). The NMRA Racing Association reserves the right to check gasoline at any time during competition. Gasoline, as defined by the NHRA rulebook, is a mixture of hydrocarbons only. The average dielectric constant (D.C.) for the hydrocarbons that compromises gasoline is 2.025. This is defined as a reading of “0” on the fuel-check meter.
1.6a) SPEC FUEL: NMRA requires the use of one of the allowable NMRA spec fuels in this class. Mixing of fuels prohibited. Failure to pass fuel check is grounds for disallowance of the run during qualifying and disqualification from the event during eliminations. Fuel must pass color, fuel meter, specific gravity, chemical testing, and/or any other check as required by NMRA Technical Department.
1.6b) Spec Fuel Accepted list:
Manufacturer Fuel type Color
Torco Racing Fuels Mach 100 Unleaded Red
VP Racing Fuels C-10 Colorless
1.9 NITROUS OXIDE
NITROUS OXIDE: Real Street entries are permitted to use nitrous oxide. One 10-lb bottle permitted. Nitrous may be supplied through any size nitrous line. Push systems prohibited. The use of agents other than nitrous oxide as part of, or mixed in, the system are prohibited. Nitrous oxide may not be used in conjunction with any other power adder. If entry is entered as a non-nitrous entry, all solenoids, lines, fittings, and bottles must be removed prior to technical inspection and any competition runs. Progressive systems prohibited.
1.9a) A single nitrous nozzle or nitrous spray bar prior to the throttle body is the only permitted. Nitrous plates between the upper and lower intake are prohibited.
1) Nozzle/Spray Bar Prior to the Throttle Body
Any accepted, commercially available, single stage nitrous system which injects nitrous oxide into the engine prior to the throttle blade permitted. Maximum of a single nitrous nozzle or single nitrous spray bar housed within a nitrous plate for nitrous delivery. A spray bar-type plate is permitted permitted so as long as only a single nitrous jet is utilized. All nitrous must flow through jet. Nitrous jet limitations are as follows: .082-inch maximum.
ENRICHMENT: Nitrous oxide systems must use gasoline only for the fuel enrichment circuit. There are two accepted options for fuel delivery for enrichment: (1) ‘Dry’ system where fuel is enriched through existing OEM-location fuel injectors (2) ‘Wet’ system where fuel in added prior to throttle blade.
PURGE: Nitrous purge system permitted, purge must exit cowl area away from inlet area of the hood. Purge tube must exit via a straight tube a minimum length of 4-inches protruding from the cowl, and may not be within 12 inches of the opening of the hood. Plume or nail head at end of line prohibited.
SOLENOIDS: See section 1.22 for restrictions to solenoids.
1.10 OIL SYSTEM
OILING SYSTEM: Wet sump oiling system required. Dry sump oiling systems prohibited. External oil pumps prohibited. Oil lines run outside engine block to feed oil galleries prohibited. Vacuum pump and/or evacuator system (header, or otherwise) prohibited. Any oil pan permitted.
1.12 SUPERCHARGER
Permitted superchargers are restricted to NMRA accepted commercially available, standard, mass produced systems, utilizing the factory style belt drive system. Internals of supercharger units may not be modified from standard, mass-produced units. Injection of any liquid, gas, or any other substance into the supercharger prohibited. All supercharger systems must utilize stock, as provided supercharger unit. The only permitted modifications or upgrades to the supercharger kit are as follows: (1) aftermarket discharge tube (2) aftermarket bypass valve (3) aftermarket blower inlet pipe (4) belt tension device (tie bar between crankshaft & supercharger prohibited). Supercharger compressor wheel must be constructed of cast or billet aluminum and must be NMRA accepted for the specified supercharger unit. Exotic material wheels prohibited. Pushrod-based engines must use standard rotation (non-reverse) supercharger, with supercharger inlet mounted rearward facing. Modular-based engine may use reverse rotation supercharger. Vortech & Paxton superchargers must use curved volute/discharge in 5.0L applications.
The following part numbers are the only permitted supercharger systems & exact units permitted. Please reference the following chart for the required pulley & belts.
PERMITTED SUPERCHARGERS, 4.6L 2V
DESCRIPTION HEAD UNIT # CRANK UPPER RIBS GEAR RATIO
VORTECH V-2 SQ S Trim CCW 6.75” 3.76 8 rib only 3.60:1
ATI P1-SC P1-SC RR 6.75” 4.10 8 rib only 4.10:1
ATI P1-SC-2 P1-SC-2 RR 6.75” 4.10 8 rib only 4.10:1
PAXTON NOVI 1200 NOVI 1200 6.75” 3.76 8 rib only 3.60:1
PERMITTED SUPERCHARGERS, 5.0 HO
DESCRIPTION HEAD UNIT # CRANK UPPER RIBS GEAR RATIO
VORTECH V-2 SQ S Trim 6.87” 3.60” 8 rib only 3.60:1
VORTECH V-1 S Trim 6.87” 3.60 8 rib only 3.45:1
ATI P1SC P1-SC 7.75” 4.50 8 rib only 4.10:1
ATI P1SC-2 P1-SC-2 7.75” 4.50 8 rib only 4.10:1
PAXTON NOVI 1200 NOVI 1200 6.87” 3.60” 8 rib only 3.60:1
1.15 BLOCK
Block: Any cast iron Ford type 302W permitted. Any cast iron or cast aluminum 4.6 based engine block permitted. Block must maintain Ford O.E.M. bore spacing, deck heights, and crankshaft spacing for engine type used. Deck spacers (extensions) prohibited.
1.16 ENGINE LOCATION/MOUNTS
Engine Location: Engine location may be altered from stock, however no part of engine or heads may contact firewall. Engine plates prohibited. Solid engine mounts permitted.
1.17 HEADS
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
302W Type Heads: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, two-valve per cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/ or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder heads must be overhead valve single spark plug per cylinder design.
4.6 type Heads: Only commercially available cast aluminum or cast iron, two-valve cylinder heads permitted. Billet, one-off, custom and/or fabricated heads prohibited. Cylinder head must be single spark plug per cylinder design.
1.17a) HEADS, PERMITTED: Only original manufacture, generally available heads, accepted by NMRA, permitted. External and internal modifications prohibited in port area. Spark plug placement and depth must remain stock. Billet, one-off, custom and/or fabricated heads prohibited.
1.17b) HEADS, MASS PRODUCED: Only mass produced, commercially available, NMRA accepted, cast aluminum or cast iron Ford cylinder heads permitted. Low volume, one off, aluminum cylinder heads prohibited.
1.17c) HEADS, BOLT PATTERN: Class is permitted standard bolt-pattern only for cylinder heads.
Maximum of 10 head fasteners per side in Ford O.E.M. location.
1.17d) HEADS, PORTING: 5.0L pushrod heads: prohibited. Runners and combustion chambers must retain OEM appearance. 4.6L modular heads: permitted, with a 50# weight penalty. Runners and combustion chambers must retain OEM appearance to avoid weight penalty. In all instances, final acceptance is with the discretion of NMRA Technical Department
1.17e) HEADS, WELDING/EPOXY: Prohibited.
1.17f) HEADS, VALVES: Maximum valve sizes for 302W heads is 2.025” Intake/ 1.605” Exhaust. Maximum valve sizes for 4.6L two valve heads are 1.781” Intake/ 1.452” Exhaust. Valve stem size in guide area must be 11/32-inch for 302W heads, Valve stem size in guide area must be 0.274” for 4.6L heads. Undercut stems permitted. Aftermarket steel valve permitted, titanium/exotic valves prohibited. Bronze lined or replacement guides permitted.
1.17g) HEADS, MILLING: Permitted. Cylinder heads must maintain original production valve angles + or – 2 degrees.
1.17h) HEADS, PUSHROD SLEEVES: Prohibited.
1.17i) HEADS, COMBUSTION CHAMBER VOLUME: Minimum combustion chamber volume for 302W heads is 58.0 cc’s. Minimum combustion chamber volume for 4.6L heads is 42.0 cc’s.
1.17j) HEADS, PORT PLATES/ADAPTER PLATES: Prohibited.
1.17k) VALVE JOB: Any valve job permitted.
Permitted Cylinder Head List, Parts Number:
If your cylinder head is not on this list, it is prohibited.
§ Ford OEM 289/302/5.0 Heads. (*may be ported).
§ FRPP GT-40/GT-40P Cast Iron Cylinder Heads
§ Edelbrock Performer/Performer RPM Heads**, PN# 60329, 60359, 60279,60229, 60259, 60269
§ Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Aluminum Standard Version (Non-R) Cylinder Heads
§ FRPP GT-40 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# M 6049 Y303, M 6049 X303
§ Brodix ST 5.0 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# ST 5.0, ST 5.0R
§ Holley 5.0 Aluminum Cylinder Heads, PN# 300-573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579
§ FRPP 4.6 2V Cylinder Heads
§ World Products Windsor Jr, Roush 180, PN# 53030, 23030
§ Ford OEM 2-Valve Cylinder Heads (*may be ported, 50lb weight penalty)
(**these permitted heads come factory port-matched in specific areas, no other porting may be performed).
Note: Stock factory OEM heads are those cylinder heads that are factory production line installed on production vehicles as recognized by NHRA.
1.18 VALVETRAIN
1.18a) CAMSHAFT: Stock lobe 5.0 HO or 4.6L camshaft required. Specified duration, lift, and lobe separation required
5.0 HO: Camshaft maximum lobe lift is .278”; Minimum lobe lift is .270. Maximum valve lift at the retainer not to exceed .480”.
Lobe duration is checked at the below specified lobe lifts.
Lift Maximum duration
.050” 211
.100” 179
.150” 148
.200” 115
Maximum lobe separation angle – 117 degrees
Minimum lobe separation angle – 115 degrees
4.6L 2-VALVE: Maximum valve lift is .510 intake, .545 exhaust (checked at retainer); Minimum lobe lift is .TBA (To Be Announced). Maximum lobe duration TBA (To Be Announced).
For 5.0 HO applications, valve lift will be checked at retainer with pushrod & rocker as run, using a blocked up OEM Ford hydraulic roller lifter, at zero lash. Durations/Lobe Separations are checked with camshaft & hydraulic roller lifter in block. Duration/Lobe separation is measured at the crankshaft. Lobelift is measured at the hydraulic roller lifter.
1.18b) LIFTERS: Functional, unmodified Ford OEM stock hydraulic roller lifters required.
Rules in section 1.18b) specify LIFTERS: Functional, unmodified Ford OEM stock hydraulic roller lifters required. Any modification to the clip, pushrod cup, piston, spring , or lifter body is not permitted. Hydraulic roller lifters may not be plugged or bottomed.
1.18c) LIFTER BORES: Bushed lifter bores permitted.
1.18d) VALVE LOCK: Steel valve locks required.
1.18e) RETAINERS: Only Steel retainers permitted. Titanium or composite retainers prohibited.1.18f) STUD & GUIDE PLATES: Stud and guide plate conversions permitted.
1.18g) CAMSHAFT DRIVE SYSTEM: Stock type camshaft drive system required.
1.18h) ROCKER ARMS: Conventional stud or pedestal mount rocker arms required. Shaft rocker arms and stud girdles are prohibited.1.18i) REV KITS: Prohibited.
1.18j) PUSHRODS: Steel is only accepted material. Composite pushrods prohibited. 5/16 maximum outside diameter.
1.18k) SPRINGS: Single or dual steel valve springs required. Maximum valve spring pressure “on the seat” is 160 pounds for 5.0L combinations.
1.19 CARBURETORS
CARBURETORS: Prohibited.
1.20 FUEL INJECTION
Fuel Injection: OEM Ford EEC-IV or EEC-V engine control computer system required. NMRA accepted “plug-in” chips and EEC computer “add-ons” permitted. Ford EEC-IV or Ford EEC-V Speed density permitted for all combinations. OEM engine control computer must be functional.
1.20a) THROTTLE BODY: Only mass produced, commercially available throttle bodies permitted. Single throttle body in stock location required. Maximum throttle body size is 2.755” (70mm) for 5.0 & 4.6 2V applications. EGR spacer is not required.
1.20b) MASS AIR SIZE & TYPE PERMITTED: Commercially available, complete, mass produced mass air sensors required on all combinations (sample tube and elements required), including speed density equipped. Mass air sensor is not required to function. Mass air sensor must be standard draw through design and must be installed on the inlet side of the supercharger, if so equipped. Maximum size of mass air sensor – 3.150” (80mm).
1.20c) FUEL INJECTOR SIZES & TYPES: Any size/type fuel injector permitted. Maximum of 8 fuel injectors located in stock location.
1.20d) AIR CLEANER: Commercially available, mass produced, unmodified, automotive type air cleaner required. All incoming air must pass through air cleaner.
1.20e) EFI ADD-ONS:
If your add-on computer is not on this list, it is prohibited.
1) FRPP Extender & FRPP EPEC
2) Anderson Ford PMS
3) Autologic Plug-in EEC Chip
4) Superchips Plug-in EEC Chip
5) Hyperchip Plug-in EEC Chip
6) Diablo Plug-in EEC Chip
7) EEC Tuner
1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Only NMRA accepted, commercially available, mass-produced intake manifolds permitted.. Any height spacer permitted between EFI upper and lower intakes only. All runners must be completely separated from each other runner. Spacer or gasket must not create a 'plenum', or any other means for air to pass between runners."
1.21a) PORTING: Prohibited.
1.21b) Welding/Epoxy: Prohibited.
1.21c) Permitted Intake Manifold List
If your intake manifold is not on this list, it is prohibited.
§ Stock 5.0 EFI Intake – Upper & Lower
§ Stock 4.6 2V Intake – Upper & Lower
§ Ford Explorer – Upper & Lower
§ SVT Cobra EFI – Upper & Lower, PN# M 9424 D51, M 9424 E51
§ FRPP GT-40 Upper & Lower, PN# M 6001 A50
§ Edelbrock Performer – Upper & Lower, PN# 3821**
§ Trick Flow Street Heat – Upper & Lower, PN# 51500001**
§ FRPP/SVO 4.6 2V Hi-Flow Intake – Package, PN# M 9424 E46
§ Bullitt Ford O.E.M. 4.6L 2-valve intake
(**these permitted intakes come factory port-matched in specified areas, no other porting may be performed.)
1.22 SOLENOIDS
SOLENOIDS: Single solenoid with single orifice on outlet side permitted to inject nitrous oxide into engine prior to the throttle blade. Single fuel solenoid and single purge solenoid permitted.
1.23 TURBOCHARGERS
TURBOCHARGER: Prohibited.
1.24 AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER
AFTERCOOLER/INTERCOOLER: Prohibited.
1.25 POWER ADDERS
POWER ADDERS: Any single power adder (nitrous oxide or supercharger) permitted with engine combination. See sections 1.9, 1.12, & 1.23.
Water injection is prohibited.
1.26 CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT: Stock or aftermarket cast iron or steel crankshaft required. Composite and/or multi-piece crankshafts prohibited. Stock 3.000” stroke, +/- .010”, mandatory for 302W applications. Stock 3.543” stroke, +/- .010”, mandatory for 4.6L applications. Minimum rod bearing shaft diameter is 2.000”. Modifications to crankshaft permitted.
1.27 CONNECTING RODS
CONNECTING RODS: Stock or aftermarket steel connecting rods required. Composite connecting rods prohibited. 302W connecting rods must be 5.090”, +/- .025”, center to center length. 4.6L connecting rods must be 5.933”, +/- .025”, center to center length. Connecting rods may be of any design. Connecting rods may be free floating or press fit.
1.28 HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA
HEAD GASKETS & QUENCH AREA: Pistons may be below block, even with deck, or above block at top dead center. Any type single head gasket permitted.
1.29 PISTONS, PINS, RINGS
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS: Stock or aftermarket piston permitted. Piston must be flat top or dish design. The use of 3 rings required. Gas porting any portion of piston assembly prohibited (side, top, or otherwise).Wrist pins for 302W based applications must be a minimum of .912” diameter. Wrist pins for 4.6L applications must be a minimum of .866” diameter. Valve reliefs optional.
1.30 BOOST CONTROLLERS
BOOST CONTROLLERS: Electronic or automated boost controllers of any type prohibited on any forced induction application.. Boost may not be altered via any mechanical, automatic, hydraulic, or manual control during a quarter mile run by any external or internal device, attached to the throttle or otherwise.
1.31 WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR
WASTEGATE & PRESSURE REGULATOR: Prohibited.
BOOST BYPASS/BLOW OFF VALVES: All boost bypass valves & blow-off valves must be contained entirely in the engine compartment. Boost bypass/blow-off valves must be conventional design and type.
1.32 VISIBLE COATINGS
VISIBLE COATINGS: Visible coatings are permitted where lubricants are present. Visible piston coating above the top ring is permitted. Visible coating of cylinder head runners, combustions chambers, and/or intake manifold runners/plenums prohibited.
1.33 “O” Ringing of block
“O” RINGING OF BLOCK: Permitted.
2: Drivetrain
2.3 CLUTCH
CLUTCH: Standard Ford OEM factory-replacement-style single disc diaphragm clutch required. Steel or aluminum pressure plate a minimum of 10.0”-inch in diameter is required. Adjustable pressure plates, or long-style pressure plates are prohibited. Clutch operation must be operated using factory style cable mechanism. 2005-up Mustangs using hydraulic clutch actuation may retro-fit ’79-’04 cable style mechanism.
2.4 DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT: Driveshaft required to be only steel or only alumium regardless of origin or manufacturer.
2.11 REAREND
REAREND: Ford 7.5-inch, 8.8-inch, or 9-inch rearend required. Ratio restricted to 3.73 ratio or numerically lower for 5.0L engines, 4.10 ratio or numerically lower for 4.6L engines.
2.12 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Only specified O.E.M. or specified aftermarket transmissions permitted. Overdrive gear(s) may be removed. Clutchless models prohibited. Any gear change must occur from direct action by the driver. Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, etc. shifters prohibited. Pro-shifting is permitted. All transmissions must use either a) as produced, as supplied (unmodified,) OEM gears and/or gear sets for transmission used or b) specified stock replacement helical cut gears and/or gear sets in the exact form as submitted for consideration and accepted by the NMRA. Gears and/or gear sets may not be utilized from other models (i.e. T-56 gears may not be used in T-5 transmissions). Transmission used is required to have a gear ratio in all gears as offered by the transmission used. Welding or grafting part of one countershaft to part of another counter shaft will not be accepted.
2.12a) PERMITTED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS:
Tremec T5, Tremec T45, Tremec T56, Tremec TR3550, Tremec TR3650, Tremec TKO, Tremec TKO-500, TKO-600, & Tremec TKOII.
2.12b): SHIFTER: Must be commercially available bolt on shifter. Must have a single handle and attach to the transmission using only a) the OEM type mounting bolts in the OEM mounting holes and b) must use a single pivot-ball type shifting arm.
2.12c) PERMITTED GEAR RATIOS:
Tremec T5(a) - 3.35, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00
Tremec T5(b) - 2.95, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec T45 - 3.37, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00
Tremec T56 - 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00
Tremec T56 (b) - 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00
Tremec TR3550 - 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TR3650 - 3.38, 2.00, 1.32, 1.00
Tremec TKO/TKOII - 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Dog Ring - 2.92, 1.99, 1.34, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Syncro - 2.94, 1.94, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TR3550/TKO/TKOII w/Liberty Gear PN#LG3500 - 2.92, 1.95, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TKO-500 - 3.27, 1.97, 1.34, 1.00
Tremec TKO-600 - 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00
T5 w/G-Force PN#5000 Dog Ring – 3.22, 1.99, 1.34, 1.00
2.13 PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS
PURPOSE BUILT TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.
2.14 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
(OEM American transmissions or replicas of OEM American transmissions that use planetary gears)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: Prohibited.
3: BRAKES & SUSPENSION
3.1 BRAKES
BRAKES: All cars must have front and rear hydraulic brakes. Automated brakes or any type of traction control is prohibited. Application and release of brakes must be a function of the driver’s foot. Line loc permitted on front wheels only. Any other electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic device in the system is prohibited.
3.2 SHOCK ABSORBERS
shock absorbers: each vehicle in competition must be equipped with one operative shock absorber for each sprung wheel. Shock absorbers may be either hydraulic or friction type, securely mounted and in good working order.
3.3 STEERING
STEERING: Power assisted or manual aftermarket steering system in stock location mandatory.
3.4 Suspension, FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION:
3.4a) K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the original eight (8) factory O.E.M. type mounting bolts in the factory mounting location. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil pan enlargement or removal.
3.4b) STRUT TOWER: Factory strut tower required. No modifications may be made to the strut towers other than the following: 1) roll bar or roll cage may be welded to the strut towers for safety purposes.
3.4c) CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular aftermarket control arms required which are attached in stock location.
3.4d) SHOCKS/STRUTS: Aftermarket struts and shocks permitted provided stock attachment location used.
3.4e) SPRINGS: Aftermarket springs permitted.
3.4f) COIL OVERS: Coil over shocks and struts permitted.
3.4g) CAMBER PLATES: Bolt on type camber plates permitted. Bolt on plate may be tack welded to strut tower to prevent movement, otherwise welding prohibited. Camber plate may only be attached to top flat portion of strut tower. Attachment to any other structure prohibited.
3.4h) SPINDLES: Only stock OEM or NMRA accepted, bolt-on, commercially available aftermarket spindles permitted. NMRA accepted spindles are Anthony Jones Engineering, RaceCraft, Strange, & Santhuff.
3.4i) 2005-up MUSTANG: 2005 & later Ford Mustang bodies are required to utilize stock OEM style 2005-up front suspension type and design. Aftermarket control arms are permitted, but must attach in stock location. Aftermarket struts are permitted. All other suspension rules apply.
3.4 SUSPENSION, REAR
REAR SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension, including stock 4-link, and traction bars permitted. Rear coil-over shocks prohibited.
Stock Type Suspension: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket, direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket replacement shocks, springs (in factory location), and/or control arms. All stock type 4-link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms permitted.
3.4a) 3-LINK and 4-LINK: Stock or stock-type direct-replacement 3-link and/or 4 links required. All stock type 3 or 4 link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Retrofitting and/or cross-breeding of 3-link and 4-link components prohibited.
3.4b) LADDER BARS: Prohibited.
3.4c) REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket O.E.M. style upper and lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing, bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length.
3.4d) PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded.
3.4e) SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted. Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing.
3.4f) TORQUE ARMS: Permitted.
3.4g) REAR SHOCKS & SPRINGS: O.E.M. or aftermarket style shocks & springs required in stock location. Coil-over springs prohibited. Shocks must be stand alone and may not be adjustable during run via any means.
3.4h) TRACTION BARS: Bolt on traction bars with permanent (welded or bolted) rear end mount and rubber snubber (or rubber bushing with permanent mount) on chassis side permitted.
3.4i) TORQUE BOXES: The Wild Rides “S” Box has been deemed an acceptable OEM Fox-body torque box replacement when installed in the OEM location as per Wild Rides official instructions. The only acceptable control arm mounting location for the upper control arms is the middle hole on the “S” box, which is the same as the stock OEM mounting location.
3.6 WHEELIE BARS
WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited.
4:FRAME
4.4 FRAME
FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe and rear subframe. Subframes on uni-body cars may be joined under car. Maximum size material to be used; 2x3x1/8 inch rectangular tubing or 1 5/8 O.D. inch round tubing (.118MS or .083CM). If connector protrudes through floor, floor must be completely welded to connector. Minimum NHRA accepted roll bar required, NHRA certified cage required when required by e.t.
4.5 GROUND CLEARANCE
GROUND CLEARANCE: Minimum 4 inches from front of vehicle to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle; 3 inches for remainder of vehicle, except oil pan and exhaust headers.
4.12 WHEELBASE
WHEELBASE: Entries must retain stock wheelbase + or - 1 inches of stock. Maximum variation from left to right and front to back of 1 inch.
5: tires & wheels
5.1 Tires
TIRES - FRONT: Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.
TIRES – REAR: Slicks permitted. Maximum actual measured tire size is as follows: Actual measured tread of tire is limited to 10.6 inches by 26.5 inches tall. Tire width will be measured by a “go-no go” gauge after conclusion of run at scale area. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders. Tire shaving is prohibited.
5.2 WHEELS
WHEELS: Spindle-mount front wheels prohibited.
6: INTERIOR
6.1 INTERIOR
Interior, GENERAL: Must maintain stock appearance; including factory OEM dashboard, headliner, & steering column cover. Heater/air conditioners may be removed.
6.4 CARPET
CARPET: Floor and tunnel where visible must be upholstered or carpeted. Headliner required.
6.5 SEATS
SEATS: Upholstered OEM or aftermarket upholstered seats (2) in stock location is required. Rear seat may be removed; area must be carpeted or upholstered.
6.6 DOOR PANELS
DOOR PANELS: Door panels must be covered and stock appearing.
6.7 STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN: Stock O.E.M. steering column required. Removable steering wheel permitted.
6.8 GAUGES
GUAGES: Aftermarket gauges may be installed in factory dash.
6.9 PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION
PEDALS/PEDAL LOCATION: Stock type pedals, linkage, and location required.
7: Body
BODY: Vehicle must retain original appearances and profiles for year and make of body. Original O.E.M. body shell (unibody structure from firewall to taillight panel must be intact). Only 1979 & newer Fox based Ford body styles., permitted. Lightweight body parts restricted to hood. Hood must be lift off or bolt on. Deck lid must be hinged, lift off deck lids prohibited.Body must be finished and painted. Alterations or aerodynamic modifications such as “chopped tops”, “channeling”, “sectioning”, “shortening” or “scaling down” prohibited. If a convertible top is used as an entry the use of ANY mechanism under or above the convertible top is not permitted. Ex: Building a cover that would be located above or below the convertible top, using straps below or above the convertible top, etc. Convertible tops need to be operational in all classes that the windows are required to operate. All entries with convertible tops must compete with top up.
7.1 ADVERTIsING
GRAPHICS: Graphics (for advertising or creative purposes) permitted on entire body, including doors, hood, rear quarter panels, front fenders, wing, etc.
CONTINGENCY DECALS: In order to be eligible for NMRA official contingency program, all contingency decals are required to appear only on the rear quarter windows or rear window in a clear and organized fashion. Contingency decals may not be overlapped or modified. Other decals and sponsorship (non-contingency) may appear on bodywork, front end, and on windows.
NMRA REQUIRED DECALS: The following decals are required for competition in NMRA events.
· NMRA Windshield Decal – must be installed on top of windshield. This NMRA decal must be the only decal on top of windshield. Other vehicle sponsor decals may be placed at base of windshield.
· NMRA 2007 Drag Racing Series “Side” Decals – must be installed on each side of vehicle on quarter windows.
· Class Sponsor Decal – class sponsor decal must be installed on base of windshield on the passenger side.
· Permanent Numbers – permanent numbers are required for competition in this class. Must be on front, rear, and both side windows.
7.2 SPOILERS
Rear SPOILER: Rear spoilers permitted, may not extend more than 26 inches from the transition point with the body to the rear most portions. Rear spoiler may not be molded into body (Pro Mod Style).
Spoilers must be stationary during entire run. A positive locking device to prevent movement required. Spring loaded spoilers prohibited. Spoiler spill plates (if used) may be a maximum of 12” in height.
7.5 FIREWALLS
Firewall: Stock, unaltered firewall required.
7.6 FLOOR/TRUNK PAN/TRANSMISSION TUNNEL
FLOOR: Stock, unaltered floor-pan, except for through the floor sub frame connectors, required from firewall to back bumper. Transmission tunnel must remain stock & unaltered. Removable floor-pan sections and/or transmission tunnels prohibited. Only spare tire well may be removed/replaced , all other rear floor pan and trunk pan must be intact.
7.7 HOOD/SCOOP
Hood/Scoop: OEM or aftermarket hood permitted. Forward mounted hood scoops must be closed during competition. Cowl induction hoods restricted to a maximum of 5 inches as measured from the hood surface next to the scoop to the top of the scoop along the entire scoop. The entire induction system must be completely covered by hood. Hood must be attached separately in a conventional manner and must be lift off or bolt on.
7.9 WINDSHIELDS/WINDOWS
Windows: O.E.M. safety glass required. Driver and passenger windows must be closed during racing. Windows must be operative. NHRA-approved Lexan may be used to replace OEM sunroof glass and OEM T-Top glass, when installed in an NHRA-approved manner.
7.10 BUMPERS
Bumpers: not Applicable. License plate frame holders are not permitted to extend beyond flat surface of front bumper. No body components, bumper add-ons, or body kits are permitted to be added to the vehicle with the intent of increasing the frontal distance of the bumper for the purposes of breaking the infrared beams.
7.11 FENDER SPLASH PANS
Fender Splash Pans: Full, factory OEM sheet metal inner fenders required.
7.12 GRILLE
GRILLE: Stock grille required. Blocking of grille to prevent air passage is prohibited.
7.13 WHEELWELLS
INNER WHEELWELLS: Stock inner wheel wells required, may not be sectioned or replaced.
OUTER FENDERS: Leading and trailing edges of outer fenders may be trimmed for tire clearance, maximum 2”.
7.14 RAM AIR/ENGINE AIR PANS
Ram Air: Only commercially available ram-air/cold-air kits permitted. Headlights/taillights/hazard lights may not be removed/modified for air induction. Final acceptance is with the discretion of NMRA Technical Department
7.15 DOORS
Doors: Driver and passenger doors must be functional and operable from inside and outside of vehicle.
7.16 AERODYNAMICS
AERODYNAMICS: Taping of any body parts, seams, or front end prohibited. Removal of side mirrors prohibited. Head light covers permitted. Fog light covers permitted.
7.17 BODY KITS
BODY KITS: Only accepted, commercially available aftermarket body kits permitted. Filled-in lower valance prohibited, whether OEM or commercially available aftermarket. Blocking any portion of lower valance area (in front of behind valance) with Plexiglas or other materials prohibited.
7.18 COWL AREA
COWL AREA: Cowl area of vehicle must be unaltered.
7.19 FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA
FRONT FENDERS/FRONT FASCIA: Stock or stock replacement front fenders and front fascia required. Filled-in lower valance, whether OEM-modified or as-supplied aftermarket valance, prohibited. May not be one-piece front end. Hole(s) in front bumper prohibited.
8: Electrical
8.1 BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
BATTERY: Battery may be relocated. Charging systems must be functional and crank driven by the factory style 6 rib serpentine belt.
8.3 Ignition
IGNITION: Any battery operated ignition permitted. Any distributor drive system permitted.
8.5 STARTER
STARTER: All entries must be self-starting with on-board starter.
9: SUPPORT GROUPS
Bracket racing aids such as optical sensors, delay boxes, stutter boxes, etc. prohibited. Throttle stops prohibited. The application or use of any device, mechanical or electronic, that permits the driver to ascertain the position of their vehicle in relation to the starting line is prohibited.
9.2 OnBoard Diagnostics/Data Recorders
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/DATA RECORDERS: External data recorders & data loggers are prohibited.
Stand-alone wide band oxygen sensors and recorders permitted, however device may not be capable of data logging additional sensors and/or analog inputs, with the sole exception of tachometer signals.
Any wide-band 02 device must be capable of only logging air/fuel ratio, and may not be run in closed loop with EFI or ignition system. Only a single 02 sensor is permitted to be installed in header collector only. EFI systems if standard equipped are permitted to record engine functions only of the vehicle. Playback tachometers permitted including those that record driveshaft RPM. Any wiring monitoring engine or drive train functions other than those specifically permitted are prohibited. Laptops prohibited in vehicle during competition.
9.7 BOTTLES
BOTTLES: All bottles must be securely mounted, stamped with a minimum DOT–1800lb. rating, and identified as nitrous oxide. Bottle located in driver’s compartment must be equipped with the correct relief valve per manufacturer recommendations and vented outside the driver’s compartment. The use of any agents other than nitrous oxide as a part of, or mixed with, this pressurized fuel system is strictly prohibited. (Push systems are prohibited.) Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket type bottle heaters are acceptable. Any other method of heating bottles in vehicle is prohibited.
9.8 TOW VEHICLES
TOW VEHICLES: Vehicles may not be towed in or to staging lanes. Vehicles may not be towed from the return road. Vehicles may be towed from the scales.
10: DRIVER
10.4 CREDENTIALS
CREDENTIALS: See general regulations.
11: CLASS & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
It is the participant’s responsibility to familiarize oneself with the class requirements as found in the 2007 NMRA rulebook and the safety requirements as found in the 2007 NHRA rulebook.
The participant agrees that the participant bears the ultimate responsibility at all times to ensure the safety of participant’s vehicle and to ensure that participant complies with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules. The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA & NMRA rules.
12: Street-Legal Requirements
Headlights and tail lights for year & make of body used mandatory. Head lights & tail lights required to be functional.
RULES ADJUSTMENTS, MID SEASON LOG
Date: Adjustment:
None at this time.