2005 Mandatory Oil Retention Pan

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  1. Dragster503

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    I was reading NHRA's web site and read about the new oil retention pan. Does a company make one of these? Or is it something we should make ourselves? I have been looking for a picture of one to get a better idea.

    Anyone know who is using one now that I could possible get a picture from?

    Thanks,

    Shannon
     
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    Dragster503, Nov 1, 2004
  2. Will Hanna

    Will Hanna We put the 'inside' in Top Alcohol
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    this is something that you will probably need to make yourself since every car is different.
     
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    Will Hanna, Nov 2, 2004
  3. Dragster503

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    I am curious as to how some will be fastening the pan in?
     
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    Dragster503, Nov 2, 2004
  4. Alkyguy

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    It sounds like you are talking about the belly pan the fuel cars use now. Basically just tin that wraps around the lower frame rails from in front of the motor to the pinion. The NHRA rule book gives a description in the top fuel section.
     
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    Alkyguy, Nov 2, 2004
  5. Mike Canter

    Mike Canter Top Dragster
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    In some magazine in the last month I saw an article on a new double wall pan being sold. It will take me some time but I will find the article again.
     
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    Mike Canter, Nov 3, 2004
  6. TAFC577

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    Mike : article is in sept 2004 Drag Race Action .
     
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    TAFC577, Nov 3, 2004
  7. john348

    john348 Top Alcohol

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    FYI
    IHRA's tech Mike Baker emailed me today and also stated they (IHRA) is also going to adopt this rule for next year also (Oil Retention Pan)
    wanted to know since new car is being built now
    Ihra is not going to mandate the 17.1 sfi spec on fire bottles from what i was told today
     
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    john348, Nov 3, 2004
  8. DQUES

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    john348 , do you mean ihra funny cars because the nhra rule applies to dragsters i think .
     
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    DQUES, Nov 3, 2004
  9. T.Smith

    T.Smith Top Dragster

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    Actually there was an update on those over the winter. They are now 2 pieces of carbon fiber. One piece is the bottom and the side panel. The 2nd piece is a side panel. We have roll the rear wheels up on ramps to be able to remove it and hook up the pro jacks.
     
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    T.Smith, Nov 5, 2004
  10. john348

    john348 Top Alcohol

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    yes
    IHRA funny cars now need to have an oil retention pan also, posted on their web site
     
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    john348, Nov 13, 2004
  11. Mile Hi Express TAFC

    Mile Hi Express TAFC Alcohol Funny Car

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    coul that present a fire hazard if there is oil or fuel sloshing around in there for some reason?
     
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    Mile Hi Express TAFC, Nov 14, 2004
  12. was R4K

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    my thoughts exactly- nice fire at your feet?
     
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    was R4K, Nov 15, 2004

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