Cage/Bar for '69 Camaro? - Lateral-g Forums

ROKN69 · #1 08-25-2010, 06:11 PM

While I save my pennies for the suspension to pro-tour my car, I am drag racing it. I need a bar/cage that will allow me to go in the 9's in the QTR mile. I've been reading up on NHRA rules, and I think an 8 point bar will suffice.

I'd like to go with chromoly steel, and I'd like the cage to be as "hidden" as possible.

How much should I expect to pay for the cage, with installation?

Are there any reputable installers in the Stockton / Sacramento areas that can help me with this?

Many thanks for your input.

--Roger

HRBS · #2 08-25-2010, 06:18 PM

We had one just leave the shop today.
The customer removed the interior and carpet himself and we fab'd an 1-3/4" Mild Steel 8 point to NHRA spec. Total bill: parts and labor was $1,250.
I would say depending on Labar rates you're looking at 1,200-1,500 for mild steel. Add approx $300 for CM

**Flash68** · #3 08-25-2010, 10:40 PM

I saw some cage and bracing work a shop in Oakdale did on a 68 Camaro recently. They are in Oakdale and aren't too far from you I believe. Performance Dyno Tuning is their name. Might be worth checking out.

Fitz78ta · #4 08-31-2010, 12:13 PM

9.99 and faster actually needs a 10 point cage per NHRA, keep that in mind if you are planning on racing those events.

Moose · #5 09-03-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz78ta

9.99 and faster actually needs a 10 point cage per NHRA, keep that in mind if you are planning on racing those events.

was going to point that out also .. and a window net

ROKN69 · #6 09-04-2010, 02:09 AM

Thanks, guys. I'm putting an 8 point cage in it for now, and I expect to run very low 10's on the N2O. If I dip in to the very high nines (such as 9.98), the track won't kick me out - just warn me. I'll be careful.