Alright right now I am currently in a quest to go for the quikest street del sol with b16 in america which I THINK ran a 11.47 with a b16 on a basically unbuilt motor.

What are rules in making it so your car is considered street?

Like ex: do I have to keep carpet, can I use drag radials, and ect....

and ya I think you can use drag radials but just using it as a example..

 

Quick Sol, If you go to the NHRA or IDRC web site you can download the rule book. If you join NHRA or IDRC they will send you a actual rule book. Good luck with the car.

 

stock glass, stock sheetmetal, full dah and head liner. must have 2 matching front seats at least. all interior panels in , cxarpet, ect. basically you cxan only take out the back seats. most end up runnign with then though

 

FROM MY NEW WEB SITE DEVOTED TO FWD STREET CARS:

nhra fwd forced induction street class
2004

Sportsman Fwd



Sport Fwd is considered a no-electronics class. Delay devices, throttle stops, air shifters, electric shifters, or any device that transmits real-time, on-track data to the driver or any remote location prohibited. All applicable NHRA rules apply based on actual e.t. or per Class Requirements. All vehicles in Sport Fwd must meet or exceed minimum weights. Minimum weights are based on vehicle/engine configuration and include driver. Minimum weight is calculated during tech inspection, and weight sticker is attached to window indicating minimum weight. Weights are verified after a run. All vehicles should be prepared to drive, under their own power, to the scales following a run. Procedures may dictate from time to time that tow vehicles and support personnel are not permitted past the scales. NHRA may, from time to time and in its sole and reasonable discretion, adjust minimum weights in the interest of maintaining a level playing field.
The Sport Fwd class is "heads up" and based on a qualified, 16 car field. Anyone attempting to qualify but failing to qualify for Sport Fwd may run E.T. Bracket eliminations provided notification of class change is received in the tower no less than 1 hour prior to the start of eliminations. Sport FWD runs on a .5-second Pro Tree.

Designed for full-bodied, street legal cars. Valid DOT registration and license plates mandatory.
Minimum Weights:
FWD 4-cylinder (1 power adder): 2,300 pounds
FWD 4-cylinder (2 power adders): 2,400 pounds
FWD 5-, 6-cylinder (1 power adder): 2,500 pounds
FWD 5-, 6-cylinder (2 power adders): 2,600 pounds
All weights include driver, verified after the run.

Engine swaps permitted. Engine must be from same manufacturer as body. V-6 must be overhead-cam,
production-based design. Maximum 2 power adders. Redundant power adders, such as a dual stage
nitrous system or twin turbos, will be counted as one power adder. Engine must be in stock,
transverse configuration.

All exhaust must flow through functioning muffler(s); must exit behind rear tires. Any vehicle that did not come equipped with a muffler(s) from the factory permitted, provided complete, unmodified (except for header) OEM exhaust system is utilized.

Pump or racing gasoline only. Fuel cell prohibited. OEM fuel tank mandatory.

Commercially available nitrous oxide permitted, including for supercharged and turbocharged
engines. Nitrous bottle(s) in driver compartment must be equipped with a relief valve and vented outside of driver's compartment. Bottle(s) must be stamped with a DOT-1800-pound rating and permanently mounted (no hose clamps or tie wraps). Hoses from bottle(s) to solenoid must be high-pressure steel-braided or NHRA-accepted hoses. Commercially available, thermostatically controlled, blanket-type warmer accepted. Any other external heating of bottle(s) prohibited.

SuperchargerS And Turbochargers Permitted. Liquid intercoolers limited to water and/or ice ONLY.
Racing-type screw supercharger prohibited.

All cars using a clutch and running quicker than 11.99 or faster than 135 mph must be equipped
with a flywheel shield made of 1/4-inch-minimum-thickness steel plate. Shield must surround the bellhousing completely except for area of flywheel shield adjacent to differential and axle shaft. Shield may be multi-piece with pieces bolted together using minimum 3/8-inch-diameter Grade 5 or M10 class 8.8 bolts; may be attached to engine and/or bellhousing. In lieu of shield, a blanket meeting SFI Spec 4.1, completely surrounding the bellhousing, is permitted.

All cars using an automatic transmission and running quicker than 10.99 or faster than 135 mph
must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1, a flexplate shield labeled as meeting SFI Spec 30.1, and a flexplate labeled as meeting SFI Spec 29.1. Non-original transmission from same manufacturer (corporate crossbreeding assessed penalty) permitted without weight penalty. Transmission brake prohibited. for manual transmissions, Automated, timer-type, pneumatic, electric, electronic, hydraulic, etc. shifting mechanism prohibited; each individual shift must be a function of the driver and controlled manually. (Driver must pull the lever.) Non-original, OEM (of same OEM manufacturer) transmission permitted. Non-original, non-OEM, or aftermarket transmission prohibited.

Four-wheel hydraulic brakes mandatory. Carbon fiber brake rotors prohibited.

Must retain full, original OEM steering gear.

Front Suspension: Upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location.
Adjustable caster/camber pillowball mounts are permitted. Lower control arm may be strengthened
provided factory mounting points to chassis are maintained. Lower mounting point for strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars/devices permitted; must be bolt on ONLY. Final decision rests with NHRA Technical Services. Rear Suspension Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Rear suspension must maintain minimum shock travel of 1 inch. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel. Suspension modifications limited to bolt on items only. Only OEM suspension mounts/attachment points may be utilized. Spindle mounts prohibited.

Wheelie Bars Prohibited.

Ballast Permitted.

OEM chassis, with complete OEM floorpan and firewall, mandatory. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc. prohibited. Must retain FWD configuration, rear-drive conversions prohibited. Engine must be located in OEM location for body used. Roll bar mandatory in any car running 11.99 or quicker; roll cage mandatory in any car running 9.99 or quicker or 135 mph or faster. Non-OEM tubing in front of firewall prohibited except to tie shock towers to roll cage. Roll cage in cars running 9.99 or quicker must be inspected every three years by NHRA and have serialized sticker affixed to roll cage before participation.

Ground Clearance: Minimum 3 inches from front of car to 12 inches behind centerline of front axle, 2 inches for remainder of car (except for exhaust more than 12 inches behind centerline of front axle).

Parachute is Mandatory on any car running 150 mph or faster.

Must retain original wheelbase for body used, plus or minus 1 inch. Maximum wheelbase variation
from left to right is 1 inch.

Any size DOT rated tire or racing slick(maximum of 26" x 10.5") that fits within the confines of factory, OEM, unmodified wheel opening and wheelwell. Retreads, space saver spares, or any other non-DOT approved tire prohibited. Wheels Must be automotive-type wheels suitable for street or racing use. Minimum wheel size 13 inches unless originally equipped with smaller wheels and vehicle is equipped with original engine. Wheel studs must be threaded into hex portion of lug nut a distance at least equal to the diameter of the stud. Spindle mounts prohibited.

Complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, etc. mandatory. Rear seat may be removed. Two matching front seats mandatory. Aftermarket seats permitted, but must be fully
upholstered. All factory controls must be retained and operative; i.e., lights, signals, horn, windows, and wipers.

Any FWD, 4-cylinder automobile, import or domestic, permitted. 6-cylinder FWD must be of import manufacture or domesticlabeled, joint-manufactured platform. (Examples are Chrysler Conquest, Dodge Colt, Dodge Stealth, Eagle Talon, Ford Probe, Plymouth Laser.) Mild customizing, body kits, and chopped roofs permitted, but must retain full-bodied appearance, with minimum 2 functional doors. Doors must open and close from inside and outside. Windshield and all windows must remain OEM safety glass. Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders, and deck lid. Aftermarket body kits permitted, but full street-legal appearance must be maintained. One-piece aftermarket front end prohibited.

OEM firewall mandatory. OEM floorpan, front to rear, mandatory.

Complete headlight and taillight assemblies (all) mandatory; must be operative.

Complete OEM windshield and windows mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications. (Must open and close via electrical or OEM mechanical means.)

Batteries must be securely mounted; may not be located in driver compartment unless sealed off per General Regulations.

Two steps, rev limiters, etc. permitted.

Master Cutoff Mandatory on any car running 9.99 or quicker, or 135 mph or faster, or on any car where battery is relocated to trunk area of vehicle.

Computer Prohibited. Data Recorder Permitted.

Fire Extinguisher System Permitted; must be securely mounted.

Tow Vehicles Prohibited.

All drivers must have valid state driver's license or NHRA competition license. NHRA competition license mandatory for driver of any car running 9.99 or quicker.

Three-inch-wide driver restraint system labeled as meeting SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory in any car
required to have a roll bar or roll cage. System includes crotch strap and must be updated at twoyear intervals from date of manufacture. All other cars, OEM restraint system mandatory.

Helmet meeting Snell 90, 95, 2000 or SFI Spec 31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A mandatory. Neck Collar Mandatory on driver of any car running 9.99 seconds or quicker or 135 mph or faster.

the site will be up and running within the next 2 days. all of the rules for fwd street cars for nhra, nopi, idrc, and battle are on there.

 

you will need slicks to run those times...good luck, I plan on running faster than that this year

 

Nice post Jinx, cant wait to see the site.

 

thanks alot for all the responses, also nice write up jinx

 

You can also download the rule books from http://www.nhraimport.com and http://www.nopi.com..

art

 

question, when reading that write up where is has the paragraph:

Any FWD, 4-cylinder automobile, import or domestic, permitted. 6-cylinder FWD must be of import manufacture or domesticlabeled, joint-manufactured platform. (Examples are Chrysler Conquest, Dodge Colt, Dodge Stealth, Eagle Talon, Ford Probe, Plymouth Laser.) Mild customizing, body kits, and chopped roofs permitted, but must retain full-bodied appearance, with minimum 2 functional doors. Doors must open and close from inside and outside. Windshield and all windows must remain OEM safety glass. Lightweight body panels limited to hood, fenders, and deck lid. Aftermarket body kits permitted, but full street-legal appearance must be maintained. One-piece aftermarket front end prohibited.

I was going to purchase a carbon fiber targa...so I couldnt use that in this class?

 

The carbonfiber targa top is not allowed. I wanted to put one on my Sol (Hotrod class) and I was told by NHRA that it is not allowed. The striped out aluminum shell is not all that heavy once the roof attachement devices are removed. Just make the roof a perment piece to the vehicle or dzus it fast.

 

i have en EG hatchback... so you HAVE to have the rear paneling and headliner? cu zi was about to do my roll cage, and now i guess i have to have the rear paneling and ****....