Collector tethers were developed following the release of the 2014 nhra general rule revision requiring a header collector tethering device on all removable exhaust collectors beginning january 1, 2014. Some of us just dont do any maintenance and that is where. Affordable collector header tether system nhra approved product description. Defrank determined to do well in special season drag. Looking for a economical solution for your tether system. Nhra presents 24 national events featuring the nhra mello yello. All cars must be equipped with exhaust collectors, headers, or stacks installed to direct exhaust out of car body to rear of car, away from driver. Of course, the dream is always to win an nhra national event, and i hope we have the opportunity to do that again this year. These headers have produce higher levels of power than any other tested brand including ours. All removable multi piece exhaust collectorsstacks must be securely fastened with either an nhraaccepted header tether or a minimum 12. Driver jack beckman, whose team is credited with initiating the laid back header movement last season in sonoma, ca. Summit racing carries a variety of collector tethers fasteners.
Search results for header tether free shipping on orders. Aug 21, 20 collector tethers were developed following the release of the 2014 nhra general rule revision requiring a header collector tethering device on all removable exhaust collectors beginning january 1, 2014. These were developed in conjunction with champion james monroe. New exhaust header rules handed down to nhra funny car teams. Nhra approved tether system for multipiece headers and headers with removable collectorsstacks. Nhra drivers listing the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. You will receive two tethers with a header purchase.
From what i am reading john then you should be good 3 different cars and s of runs and never lost a collector yet. Collector tethers were developed following the release of the 2014 nhra general rule revision requiring a header collector tethering device on all removable exhaust collectors beginning. All cars and drivers must meet nhra safety rules for their e. For the initial manufacturers this was not a requirement. Dec 20, 20 the quartermax clampon tether system is nhra accepted for the new nhra collector tether rule for 2014 requiring all slipon header collectors for all classes in the nhra to be tethered. Jan 26, 2014 header tethers are now required for nhra sanctioned events on any car that has multi piece collectors, or removable collectors, etc. Performance increases of five or six hundredths of a second and one to two mph to the 18 mile are common over customers previous headers. Also, we have had several questions concerning the lack of manufacturers markings on the band clamps of nhraaccepted header tethers. This header tether system is a secondary retaining device that will ensure the attached collectors will remain attached if the primary retaining device most often a bolt or tab fails. If mufflers are used, they must be securely attached to exhaust system and car vehicle body or frame. Erica endersstevens official site of nhra pro stock driver. Collector tethers header tethers are nhra, nmca, nmra and psca accepted, meeting 2014 header tether rule requirement for tethering slip on header collectors. Collectorcable, a subsidiary of trailer toad llc, will be displaying the two nhraaccepted header tether kits for nhra racers at the pri show in indianapolis.
Or the removable collector need to be stitch welded in. A current list of nhraaccepted header tethers is available on. If mufflers are used, they must be securely attached to exhaust system and car vehicle body or. Collector tethers header tethers are nhra, ihra nmca, nmra and psca accepted, meeting the header tether rule requirements for tethering slip on header collectors for all classes of race cars in drag racing. Maximizing exhaust flow is a key element in obtaining peak performance from any highperformance engine. Bens tethers are an nhra accepted header tether device. New exhaust header rules handed down to nhra funny car.
If mufflers are used, they must be securely attached to exhaust. Gallatin, tn collector tethers were developed following the release of the 2014 nhra general rule revision requiring a header collector tethering device on all removable exhaust collectors beginning. Any portion of the body side panels that extend upward into the drivers line of sight must be clear and permit an unobstructed horizontal view for a minimum of 180 degrees. Our tether work best if combined with our primary tube clamp kit, collector tube clamp. Affordable collector header tether system nhra approved. Collector tethers are built from 100percent stainless steel, weigh less than one pound and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. Prps header tether is made from 18 stainless steel. Header tethers are now required for nhra sanctioned events on any car that has multi piece collectors, or removable collectors, etc. For the 2014 season and beyond, nhra has made the following requirement. Flexible tubing or flex pipe prohibited in all categories. Collector tethers header tethers are nhra, nmca, nmra and psca. While there are several nhraihra approved header tether kits that can be purchased from. Or the removable collector need to be stitch welded in place.
Before you buy your next set of headers, collectors, andor mufflers, youll need to. Tethers can also be purchased separately for all popular sizes. New collector tethers approved by nhra drag illustrated drag. Eventually we would like to have the names and numbers of everyone in every division who drove fuel funny cars between the year nhra started issuing licenses 1966 and 1979.
Drag illustrated las vegas continues to be very good to erica enders and now. Primary clamps, cables, and collector clamps are included. This is great for the driver, as the exhaust is still expanding from heat and combustion, while within the exhaust tubes, its dictating a larger volume. Take a look at our affordable collector header tether system nhra approved as well as other collector tethers available for sale here at southern rods and parts. New collector tethers approved by nhra drag illustrated. Silver on defranks mind heading into 2014 nhra season. It has been announced that nhra officials have put a cap on the angle that nitro funny car teams can lean their header pipes back. The installation of the header tethers and locking dipstick and tube should have been one of the easiest tech editorials i have ever done, and with the header tethers it was. All removable multi piece exhaust collectorsstacks must be securely fastened with either an nhra accepted header tether or a minimum 12 stitch weld located on each primary tube. Quartermax clampon tether system is nhra accepted for the new nhra collector tether rule for 2014 requiring all slipon header. Header tether available philadelphia racing products. Alldriverscompetinginnhraprofessional,alcohol,competition,advancede. The nhra later clarified that ruling, adding the revision. The secondgeneration funny car driver understands running the familys construction business never has a downtime.
Collector tethers accepted for 2014 nhra rule revision. No matter what, this year will be very, very special. A current list of nhra accepted header tethers is available on. If you are not in agreement with these conditions, do not purchase or install the product.
All removable multi piece exhaust collectorsstacks must be securely fastened with either an nhraaccepted header tether or a minimum 12 stitch weld located. Southern rods and parts has a nhra approved economical version for the new 2014 tether rule that applies to all classes in the outlined rules. All removable multipiece exhaust collectorsstacks must be securely fastened with either an nhra accepted header tether or a minimum. Not a viable option for the cobra jet when you have to remove the collectors and exhaust headers to. Get collector tethers nhraapproved tether systems and clamps for your race cars exhaust collectors. Collector tethers header tethers are nhra, ihra nmca, nmra and psca accepted, meeting the header tether rule requirements for tethering slip on header collectors for all classes of race cars in. Summit racing carries a variety of collector tethers fasteners, including header tether systems, replacement primary tube clamps, replacement header collector clamps, replacement lock nuts, and more. Nhra has instituted a rule requiring that all racecars be equipped with an nhraapproved tethering system for header collectors, or a.
If you have a vehicle that has removable multipiece. Nhra announced the angle of the headers on funny cars would become standardized starting with the mopar milehigh nationals, outside of denver, co. Despite a recent test session that was halted due to excessive winds in the area, defrank is optimistic heading into the new year of competition. Collectorcable, new nhraaccepted header tether system at. Offering the best selection of hot rod parts and street rod parts for custom street cars and hot rods. Prps unique tether kit is the answer to securing any removable collector. Lots of people are freaking out about this and we think it is because the situation has not exactly been clearly laid out.
Updating a drag car for a faster elapsed time drag racing. This header tether system is a secondary retaining device that will ensure the attached collectors will. These are hand built one set at a time specifically. All removable multipiece exhaust collectorsstacks must be securely fastened with either an nhraaccepted header tether or a. Following the amendment to the exhaust rule in general regulations, the national hot rod association s technical department would like to clear up some confusion regarding the requirement of the nhra accepted header tethers. Some drivers had more than one number and some had at different times the same number. In a memo issued to teams on july 12, nhra s tech department said, effective immediately the minimum header angle will be 32 degrees. Lots of people are freaking out about this and we think it is because the. Our tether work best if combined with our primary tube clamp kit, collector tube clamp kit, and optional tether bracket. Performance increases of five or six hundredths of a second and one to. Take a look at our affordable collector header tether system nhra approved as well as other collector tethers available for sale here at southern rods and. The oem shipping weight is shown in the header, plus the actual calculated car weight and race weight for each class are also displayed.