Folks,
On many occasions I have been asked why I don't take my
Tiger to the Drag strip. The Feb 99 issue of Hot Rod has a nice
list of the reasons. The following Tech requirements are extracted and
discussed.
General safety check, and seat must have solid mount: ( Tiger seat mounts
probably
would not pass) .
No leaks: ( The rain that leaks into the floor board would probably drop on
the track)
Mininum 1 pint overflow tank: Stock Tiger does not come with one. However
I do have one on mine.
Driveshaft 360 degree safety loop 1/4" thick by 2" wide within 6 inches of
front
U joint for 13.99 sec or faster: Could add without much problem.
Dual throttle return springs: Stock Tigers may not come this way, however
I do have
a pair on mine.
No more than 12" total of rubber fuel line: Would require a complete fuel
line redo
for this.
Minimum 5 point roll bar for 13.99 and 8 point roll cage for 10.99: ($ and
difficult)
Roll bar/ cage no further than 6" behind head: (No problem.)
Roll bar/ cage at least 3" above head: ( Could not get hard top or
rag top over this.)
( Would have to set on floor pan to get even close to 3" with a roll
bar that allows
the top(s) to be put on.)
Roll bar /cage at least as wide as driver's shoulders: (Set in the
middle?)
8 point Roll Cage must have approved driver's window net: ($)
Mounting direct to frame or to 6X6X1/4" plates welded to unibody:
(difficult)
Driver's side sidebar between shoulder and elbow: (difficult to get
in and out)
SFI approved padding on bars near helmet: ($)
10.99 , locking rear end or spool must have approved aftermarket axles. ($)
C-Clip eliminator kit on axles: (Don't know if this applies to Tiger
rear.)
For battery in trunk:
Approved battery box. ( Non- stock Tiger II)
Box bolted to frame with two 3/8" bolts, no J hooks: (Tiger II has J
hooks.)
Battery cut off switch wired to positive side and accessable from
rear of car: ( Another
hole in the Tiger?)
Rear firewall:. ( Major sheet metal work required to a Tiger. The
trunk is open
to the rag top fold down area and around the fender wells.)
11.99 requires metal screw in valve studs: ( Had these and they leaked.)
11.99 SFI approved scattershield and scatter shield to block plate.
(Previously had a Lakewood, but it's poor tolerance caused starter mount
problems and loss of the teeth on the ring gear. )
13.99 Approved aftermarket 5 point restraint system. Replaced every 2
years: ($)
Wheel studs protrude through the nut one stud diameter. No Capped nuts:
(All new longer studs needed)
Neutral safety switch: ( ? apply to manual transmission?)
Spring loaded Reverse Lockout: (OK on original Tiger Shifter, but I just
changed to a Hurst which has none.)
13.99 SNELL or SFI approved helmet: ( More $, mine is too old to pass.)
And that is the starting place. Fire suit probably also needed.
The above is why I bought a G-Tech Pro. Gives 1/4 mile time and speed,
HP, Gs, 0 to 60 mph and 60 to zero. Still have the Tiger apart so I can't
use it yet. Getting close to being back on the road.
:
James Barrett Tiger II 351C and others
|