Is this going to be the kind of cage that gets a three year NHRA cert? Not that I'm sitting here looking at cage rules trying to figure out how fast you're aiming for or anything. 
Is this going to be the kind of cage that gets a three year NHRA cert? Not that I'm sitting here looking at cage rules trying to figure out how fast you're aiming for or anything.
Day 37 - December 12, 2016
Welded in lower A pillar to box in. Added stiffeners. Removed trunk lid hinges, and rear deck/bulkhead (approx. 16 pounds). Sold rear to Jeff from Dillsburg for $30.
mazdeuce - Seth said:Is this going to be the kind of cage that gets a three year NHRA cert? Not that I'm sitting here looking at cage rules trying to figure out how fast you're aiming for or anything.
Yes. It will be legal to 8.50. 
As usual. Impressive work guys! Looking forward to seeing it in person!
Day 38 - December 15, 2016
Fabricated rear bulkhead panel. Messed up the first one. Removed lower part of inner structure panel between door and rear wheel tub. Seam welded the rear inner fenders.
Day 39 - December 17, 2016
Cut out original structure, and added in some lighter reinforcement around left rear windows. Takes another 13# - 6+oz out of the car. Welded in new rear bulkhead.
Day 40 - December 22, 2016
Gutted right C-pillar. Junked 320 pounds of scrap for $16. Welded both flanks of rear bulkhead.
Day 41 - December 23, 2016
Started welding holes shut in the dash.
2 observations:
i’m glad i’m not the only one using outriggers for cages, the camaro guys thought i was dumb back in the day for not using the 4x6 plates with the cage kit to put it on sheetmetal
i really need dimple dies
Day 42 - December 24, 2016
Continued welding dash.
Day 43 - December 27, 2016
Began mounting Big Block Chevy Engine.
That's an awfully big chunk of metal. I know the spinny bit off to the side will offset that, but is there a reason to go with a big block over a small block or an LS? Looking at Drag Week classes, and the whole missing firewall thing, it looks like this would have to be in Ultimate Iron?
Coffee and reading this thread are a fantastic start to my day.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
Glad you are enjoying it.
The car is being setup to accept just about any engine combo we could desire. As you will see soon, the transmission crossmember will be able to accept a 4l80e, powerglide, th350, th400, or what ever else. Call it our rolling engine dyno. It is being designed to accept whatever powerplant we desire at the time. Single turbo, nitrous twin turbo, supercharged, you name it. Don't be surprised if you see a turbocharged 6 cylinder in it at some point.
The car will not be coming to the challenge with a big block... this time.
To answer your question, you go with a big block when you want to make a LOT of power.
Engine setback = good!
I've owned cars with engines smaller than your turbo.
TheV8Kid said:Day 43 - December 27, 2016
I was going to ask if you didn't have enough wood to mock up the other spinning trumpet... alas, you already answered that
cool build approach, though... building a car that's capable of doing a bunch of different events/tests
Day 44 - December 28, 2016
Left engine mount.
Day 45 - December 29, 2016
Tacked together right side header. Plans changed. We decided to go with two smaller turbos instead of one massive. These headers are being designed for NA, Nitrous, or twin turbo.
If you guys haven't figured it out yet, I've decided to show the detours. Hope you enjoy.
In reply to TheV8Kid :
Very much so!
What's the water pump on the front of that engine?
And yes, love the detours. As much as I love the cars you build, the process is even better.
Moroso electric
Patrick said:Moroso electric
What he said.
Day 46 - December 30, 2016
Left tubes are tacked. Right tubes are fully welded.
Would love to see photos of how you weld the collectors...mine always look terrible when I'm done.
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