Roll Bar/cage

[RC PEAK]

I'm wanting to drag race my big block cobra. What kind of roll bar or cage do I need ? 10sec and slower---?
9.99 and quicker--??
Does any one make these.

Also, does any one have any recomendation on front and/or rear sway bars

thanks RC

[G.R.]

Your best solution will be to check the rules governing your race venue--then locate a compotent Machine shop/ welding facility in your area and have them build/install what is required---some venues require full cages for "roadsters" others don't---FWIW

[DaveR]

I'm also interested in suggestions about removable 4 point roll bars for road race open track days, but not neccessarily in compliance with any governing regulations. There was a car with this set-up at SAAC 27 California Speedway last year but I didn't get a chance to find out if it was stock or custom. To the best of my memory, it had side impact protection and was removable.

[Jmar]

I'm running low 12s and the local track wants a six point cage. I went to another track and they told me that I just needed arm restraints. I have a single full width roll bar in the car now. If I remember correctly a car that fast will need to have the cage welded to the frame. I'm pretty sure that fast topless cars like yours will also need a tube that runs the perimeter of roof line.

I'm at the point where I want the bragging rights of 11's but don't want the full cage to detract from the beauty of the car.

[HighPlainsDrifter]

RC,
Hi,
A good chassis/fabrication shop will be able to fabricate a 6 point rollbar, 3" above your head. Good to 11.00 at NHRA tracks.
You didn't say if you had a solid or independent rear in the car, anything faster needs a 9" solid rear end.The chassis shop will have to do alot of reworking to make your rear suspension hook up. Faster than 11 flat needs a full 10 point rollcage or a roadster cage welded in plus all the other safety gear, pick up a NHRA rulebook.
Anything faster than 11 flat in a cobra[ short wheelbase] is just asking for trouble , you should be thinking of another longer wheelbase car to race for stability and weight transfer.
Good Luck.
Perry.