# Drag tires Consider Break Loose LLC. Maybe not for first set. A sponsor of Jordan, Christopher’s friend/peer who is into street racing and played soccer with him. Mention that Jordan sent me. # May 2024 Floor pan replacement and roll cage [[The cage|https://midwestchassis.com/products/82-92-f-body-mild-steel-roll-cage-850-legal]] [[2024 NHRA Rules (PDF)|https://www.nhraracer.com/Files/Tech/2024%20NHRA%20Rulebook.pdf]] ## YT videos -- floor pan - [[3rd gen Pontiac gets new floors|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZghEp-I4D48]] (7m) -- some random dude. Not that detailed/informative. Cut out floor from donor car for the project car. **Lots of spot welds** between the floor and the "frame rail" that he drilled out. - [[How to: Repair/Replace Rusty Floor in Vehicle - Complete Guide, Start to Finish|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIHKSPKmnjg]] (52m) -- way harder repair job on old Toyota truck. A lot more angles involved, more pieces, etc. Was educational still. - [[Replacing Floor Pans In My Square Body Crew Cab - Vice Grip Garage EP99|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vw9f_Re2P0]] (36m) -- Haven't watched yet. I want to. VGG replaces the floor in a square body. Uses drop in pieces and presumably discusses the merits of them vs OEM-fit ones. None of that is relevant to me, but hopefully there's other lessons to pick up. - [[Welding Tips: Floorpan Lap and Butt Welds|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Ml6027y6o]] (4m) -- old guy that cares more than we need to. ## YT videos -- roll cage - [[Tips For Installing A Roll Cage At Home|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAegwPNmnYQ]] (15m) -- high level tips/tricks. Also links to [[this page of there's with 5 tips|https://www.dragzine.com/tech-stories/5-great-tips-for-installing-your-own-roll-cage/]]. - [[Midwest Chassis Roll Bar Install On Our CAMARO Z28|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXCUBn-qEQ]] (10m) -- time lapse installing a 6 point cage from midwest chassis (mine is 8 point) - [[02 Fbody Camaro MWC roll cage install|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoRwoniFG1c]] (14m) -- nearly step by step video installing an 8 point cage in a 4th gen. - [[Fitting an S&W 10 point 8.50 cage in 1987 Firebird GTA|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpObf3iZSXQ]] (15m) -- 1 of 2, putting a 10 point 8.5s cage in. - [[I welded this cage out of the car...now what?!|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M74gQ4rJo7Y]] (15m) -- 2 of 2, includes how he did swing out doors and a tiny bit of footage getting the two halves of the cage out in order to weld it outside the car. ## Notes from 2024 rules Section 5 is E.T. Handicap Racing. Section 5A, page 5 (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman): A roll cage is mandatory in cars running 10.99 (\*6.99) or quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. In full-bodied cars, with unaltered firewall, floor, and body (from firewall rearward, wheel tubs permitted), running between 10.00 (\*6.40) and 10.99 (\*6.99), roll bar permitted in place of roll cage. In convertibles running 10.99 or quicker or exceeding 135 mph, roll cage mandatory. See General Regulations 4:4, 4:11, 10:6. Section 6 is Pro Mod. Section 6 page 8 (Pro Mod) ROLL CAGE Chassis must meet SFI Spec 25.1. Chassis must be recertified yearly by NHRA and have serialized sticker affixed to roll cage before participation. See General Regulations 4:4, 4:11, 10:6. ------- # 2023 rear end - [[F-Body Torque Arm Drag Racing|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF69zjDos10]] Guy that sounds like he knows what he's talking about. Speaks to rear end geometry. Main reason I wanted to save this is his comments on lowering the lower control arm mount point on the axle so it is back to level or even pointed upward. It looks like the stuff I've ordered will allow for the exact relocation flexibility that he's recommending. Namely, the [[rear end|https://www.quickperformance.com/QP-GM-1982-1992-F-Body-9-Inch-Complete-Rear-End-Package_p_22826.html]] has multiple mount holes for the LCA. Bolts needed for rear end - qty: 6 m12x1.75x90mm hex flange class 10.9 OR 12.9 Bolts needed for trans mount - qty: 2 7/16-14 standard (ideally hex flange) 1 inch long Roll cage options [[!img IMG_2788.jpg align="right" size="480x600" alt=""]] Intake manifold torque order (45 then 89 INCH pounds) [[!img IMG_3820.png align="right" size="" alt=""]] -------- todo 9/1/2023 - pick up 12"x12" 3/16" thick steel from custom metal supply. $18.80 or so - pick up hardware from fastenal: nuts/washers for fuel rail/intake stuff, higher grade nuts for rear suspension - pick up hardware from car quest wamego: bolts for headers - belt sander - vice - [ORDERED] alternator bracket - thermostat stuff ---------- todo before GO FAST - racing seats and accessories - roll cage - floor (full pans? Like $3-400 per half) - welds on torque arm cross bar - caster/camber plates ————————— https://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175530 Torque specs for LS1 motors Fastener Tightening Specifications Application Specification Metric / English A/C Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Accumulator) 16 Nm 12 lb ft A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Bolt (at Compressor) 33 Nm 24 lb ft A/C Compressor Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 20 Nm 15 lb ft Battery Positive Cable Nut (at Generator Output Stud) 22 Nm 16 lb ft Brake Pipe Fitting 15 Nm 11 lb ft Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Camshaft Retainer Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 35 Nm 26 lb ft Catalytic Converter Nut 25 Nm 18 lb ft Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt (In Sequence and Evenly Over 3 Increments) 70 Nm 52 lb ft Connecting Rod Bolts – First Pass 20 Nm 15 lb ft Connecting Rod Bolts – Final Pass 85 degrees Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor 20 Nm 15 lb ft Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Installation Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 Nm 240 lb ft Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – First Pass-Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes 50 Nm 37 lb ft Crankshaft Balancer Bolt – Final Pass 140 degrees Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm 15 lb ft Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts – Inner Bolts – Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm 15 lb ft Crankshaft Bearing Cap Studs – Outer Studs – Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 Nm 18 lb ft Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Crossmember Bolt (Lower) 145 Nm 107 lb ft Crossmember Bolt (Upper) 125 Nm 92 lb ft Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm 22 lb ft Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 90 degrees Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head) 90 degrees Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence) 50 degrees Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence) 30 Nm 22 lb ft Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 Nm 15 lb ft Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft End Link Nut 23 Nm 17 lb ft Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 60 Nm 44 lb ft Engine Block Heater 40 Nm 30 lb ft Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 60 Nm 44 lb ft Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts and Studs 12 Nm 106 lb in Engine Flywheel Bolt (First Pass) 20 Nm 15 lb ft Engine Flywheel Bolt (Second Pass) 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Flywheel Bolt (Final Pass) 100 Nm 74 lb ft Engine Front Cover Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft Engine Mount Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Mount Bracket Bolt 58 Nm 43 lb ft Engine Mount Heat Shield Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in Engine Mount Stud 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Mount Through Bolt 95 Nm 70 lb ft Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut 10 Nm 89 lb in Engine Oil Filter 30 Nm 22 lb ft Engine Rear Cover Bolts 30 Nm 22 lb ft Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Engine Valley Cover Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Wire Harness Clip Bolt (at Automatic Transmission) 2.5 Nm 22 lb in Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (at Frame Rail) 12 Nm 106 lb in Engine Wire Harness Ground Bolt (Left Side of Engine Block) 30 Nm 22 lb ft Exhaust Manifold Bolts – First Pass 15 Nm 11 lb ft Exhaust Manifold Bolts – Final Pass 20 Nm 15 lb ft Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 9 Nm 80 lb in Exhaust Manifold Pipe Nut 35 Nm 26 lb ft Front Fuel Pipe Heat Shield Nut 5 Nm 44 lb in Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolts 10 Nm 89 lb in Fuseblock Stud Nut 14 Nm 10 lb ft Generator Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Generator Rear Bracket Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Ground Terminal Bolt 6 Nm 53 lb in Ignition Coil Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs 12 Nm 106 lb in Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence) 5 Nm 44 lb in Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence) 10 Nm 89 lb in Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt 47 Nm 35 lb ft Knock Sensors 20 Nm 15 lb ft Negative Battery Cable Lead Bolt 32 Nm 24 lb ft Oil Filter 30 Nm 22 lb ft Oil Filter Fitting 55 Nm 40 lb ft Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oil Level Sensor 13 Nm 115 lb in Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pan Bolt (M8) 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Left Side 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt – Right Side 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pan Cover Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oil Pan M8 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oil Pan M6 Bolts – Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pressure Sensor 20 Nm 15 lb ft Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in Oil Pump Screen Nut 25 Nm 18 lb ft Oxygen Sensor 42 Nm 31 lb ft Positive Battery Cable Fitting 15 Nm 11 lb ft Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Strap Nut – at Right Front Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Stud 12 Nm 106 lb in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt 8 Nm 71 lb in Power Steering Gear Bolt 85 Nm 63 lb ft Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pipe Bolt 20 Nm 15 lb ft Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Bolt 20 Nm 15 lb ft Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Switch Valve Bracket Nut 12 Nm 106 lb in Shock Absorber Bolt 65 Nm 48 lb ft Spark Plug (All Subsequent Installations) 15 Nm 11 lb ft Spark Plug (New Cylinder Head) 20 Nm 15 lb ft Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt/Stud 55 Nm 41 lb ft Throttle Body Bolts 12 Nm 106 lb in Torque Converter Bolt 63 Nm 47 lb ft Transmission Bolt (Automatic Transmission) 95 Nm 70 lb ft Transmission Bolt (Manual Transmission) 50 Nm 37 lb ft Transmission Cover Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in Transmission Fill Tube Bolt 50 Nm 37 lb ft Transmission Oil Cooler Line Fitting 27 Nm 20 lb ft Transmission Support Bolt 57 Nm 42 lb ft Upper Control Arm Nut 53 Nm 39 lb ft Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 30 Nm 22 lb ft Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 12 Nm 106 lb in Water Inlet Housing Bolts 15 Nm 11 lb ft Water Pump Bolts – First Pass 15 Nm 11 lb ft Water Pump Bolts – Final Pass 30 Nm 22 lb ft Water Pump Cover Bolts 15 Nm 11 lb ft