Time to CAGE my S13... NitinJ is back!... PICS!...

[Nikeboy355]

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I parted my S13 out a couple of months ago and recently pulled it back out to started it's new rebuild... Version 2.0 if you like...

I ordered a cage from S&W Racecars and could use some help figuring out what configuration I should weld it in as well as any other chassis prep I should take care of now that the car is almost back to a bare chassis...

Here is the specs on the cage:
10 point
1-3/4 x .120" wall DOM tubing
Mild steel
Nascar style driver side door bar setup
Gusset plates (Dimple die plates... whatever)

Cage will be TIG welded...

Mild Steel - DOM, 10 Point Roll Cage, 10 Point Roll Cage Race Car Dragster Chassis, Rollbars, Cages, Suspensions, Parts



I know others have purchased their cages and they look great... I put up an album of other peoples cages that myself and the fabricator are getting ideas from...

Picasa Web Albums - Nitin - Chassis work

I wanted to tie in the front suspension as well as create a permanent strut bar... We were also thinking of spot welding the chassis from the inside (I have to learn more about this)...

I would like the chassis to be stiff but I understand that NASA/SCCA rules don't allow for the cage to go through the firewall... That might be OK since this car will hopefully only see Time Attack competition duty which is a little bit more relaxed...

Structurally what should I understand about installing this cage and prepping the chassis?... My fabricator is excellent and we want to do this correct... Safety first and chassis rigidity a close second...

















Under the hood will be another NA KA that I'm rebuilding right now... This time with a 350Z six speed trans behind it though... Stay tuned...