2008 NADM 2.8 Street Diesel Rules

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2.8 Street Diesel


The Street Diesel (SD) class is designed for full bodied, four-wheel drive pickup trucks on the ragged edge of streetability. The vehicle must be four-wheel drive.

Designations:
2.8 SD

Weight:
8000 lbs. Maximum, with driver.

REGULATIONS

Ballast:

Ballast is permitted. Hanging weights must not extend more than 60 inches from the centerline of the front axle.

Batteries:

The batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver compartment or forward of the radiator core support.

Body:

The body must be the OEM truck body, including the full bed floor. The body must retain full sheet metal. Metal after-market hoods are permitted. Fiberglass is prohibited. The hood must be closed and securely latched while the vehicle is hooked to the sled.

Brakes:

Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are mandatory.

Chassis:

The OEM chassis is mandatory. The engine must be in the OEM location for the body used. The vehicle must retain the full OEM chassis. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc., are prohibited.

Cooling System:

Radiators must be in the stock location and be of at least stock size.

Credentials:

All drivers must have a valid state drivers license.

Driveline:

OEM transmission and transfer cases are mandatory. They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pickup.

Driver Restraint System:

The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn.

Driveshaft Loops:

All trucks must have at least six inch wide u-joint shields around the rear u-joint constructed of at least 1/4 inch steel or 3/8 inch aluminum that will safely contain the u-joint and the end of the rear shaft. All shields must be securely mounted to the vehicle. Any front shaft u-joint that is visible from the side of the truck must be shielded to contain the u-joint and the end of the shaft. A new puller will be granted a one-time waiver of this requirement, if the engine is not equipped with a turbocharger with the inducer bore bushed down to 2.8 inch.

Engine:

The engine block must have been available as a factory option on a one-ton or smaller pickup truck. Blocks must circulate coolant freely. The use of concrete or other block fillers is prohibited. Electric fans are permitted. Alternators must be present and powered via the crankshaft. Water pumps must be present, but may be powered electrically.

Exhaust:

All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward. The exhaust must exit rearward of the driver's compartment. Stacks exiting through the hood or fender-well are prohibited. Two 3/8 inch diameter bolts must be placed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other as close to the turbo as is practical.

Fire Extinguisher System:

A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be securely mounted.

Firewall:

The complete OEM firewall is mandatory.

Floor:

The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory.

Fuel:

The fuel must be pump #1/#2 diesel only. Soy/Bio-diesel fuel is permitted. Off-road diesel fuel is prohibited.

Fuel Injection Pump:

The fuel injection pump is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM engine make-specific pump only. Dual high-pressure common-rail fuel pumps or HPOPs are permitted. The P7100 injection pump, if equipped, must utilize a stock-appearing governor.

Fuel System:

The OEM fuel tank is mandatory and must be used. Racing fuel cells are prohibited and must be removed from the vehicle.

Harmonic Balancer:

All engines turning 4500 RPM and higher must be equipped with a harmonic balancer or damper meeting SFI Spec 18.1.

Hitch:

The hitch must be a receiver-style hitch; reinforcements are permitted. Reinforcements must not extend forward of the centerline of the rear axle. Trick hitches are prohibited. The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch's height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00-inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the center of the clevis loop.

Interior:

A complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, etc., is mandatory. Two matching front seats are mandatory. Aftermarket seats are permitted; they must be fully upholstered. All factory controls (lights, signals, horn, windows, wipers, etc.) must be retained and be operative.


Nitrous Oxide:

Nitrous oxide is prohibited. No other oxygen extenders are allowed. All system components must be removed from the truck.

Propane:

Propane is prohibited. All system components must be removed from the truck.

Rear End:

Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. The rear end must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.

Steering:

The vehicle must retain the full, original OEM steering gear. The vehicle must retain the original OEM power assistance, if it was so equipped. Additional stabilizers are permitted. Non-OEM power assist methods are prohibited.

Street Equipment:

Complete headlight and taillight assemblies (all) are mandatory and must be operative. Complete OEM windshield and windows are mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications; that is, they must open and close via OEM electrical or mechanical means.

Suspension, Front:

The factory suspension configuration must retained. The upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillow ball mounts are permitted. The lower control arm may be strengthened provided factory-mounting points to chassis are maintained. The lower mounting point for the strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars and devices are permitted. The final decision rests with the NADM Technical Department.

Suspension, Rear:

An OEM-style suspension is mandatory. Traction bars and devices are permitted; they must be bolt-on only; welds are permitted for attachment to frame or axle housing. Control arms may be strengthened or replaced, provided all original mounting points are retained. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits are permitted. The rear suspension may be blocked using a removable or adjustable compression-limiting stop. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel.

Tires:

The tires must be DOT street tires. Cut tires are prohibited.

Tow Vehicles:

Tow vehicles are prohibited.

Transfer Case:

Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. It must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up truck.

Transmission, Automatic:

Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket torque converters, valve bodies and internal components are permitted. Transmission brakes are prohibited. Any non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being put into reverse gear. A functional neutral safety switch is mandatory. All transmission lines must be metallic or high-pressure-type hose. All vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more and using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and must be labeled accordingly. A blanket-type shield is permitted; it must be appropriately labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and it must extend from the rear of the block to the front of tailhousing with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened. All non-blanket-type shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturers instructions) 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch straps that bolt to the shield on each side and pass under the transmission pan unless the transmission pan is labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. All vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more and using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a flex plate meeting SFI Spec 29.1 and be covered by a flex plate shield meeting SFI Spec 30.1.

Transmission, Manual:

Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket internal components are permitted. A clutch meeting minimum SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 is mandatory on all vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more. All manual transmissions must be clutch assisted. Sequential shifters are prohibited. All vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more and equipped with a manual transmission must have a flywheel shield labeled as meeting minimum SFI Spec 6.3 or greater. Applications for which an SFI Spec flywheel shield is not available may use a properly attached SFI 4.1 or 4.2 blanket that completely covers the bellhousing; it must be attached to the block and extend rearward to the transmission with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened.

Turbocharger:

The vehicle is limited to a single turbocharger; the inducer bore on the compressor housing may be no larger than 2.8 inches measured at the smallest diameter area of the compressor wheel. A bushing may be used to downsize the compressor housing ahead of the wheel. If a bushing is used, it must be round, metallic, at least 3/4 inch long, mounted within 0.050 inch of the compressor wheel, and the inside diameter of the bushing may not exceed the 2.8 inch limit. Bushings must be securely fastened to the compressor housing. If you have any questions regarding the construction of a bushing, contact NADM Technical Services before the season starts. The inlet will be measured using a 2.85-inch plug or internal calipers. A stock map width enhancement (MWE) groove is allowed. No MWE groove will be allowed that has a width greater than 1/4 inch. All provisions allowing air to the wheel other than via the bore and the MWE groove are prohibited.

Water Injection:

Water injection is prohibited. All system components must be removed from the truck.

Wheelbase:

The vehicle must retain the original unaltered factory wheelbase and track width. Front dual-wheel spacers may be used only with accompanying positive-offset dually-style wheels.
 
There is not a class that our white truck can enter, so we may leave it at home. Not sure.
 
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Gene, I think this is the part pattie has a problem with.

Sledpuller said:
Credentials:

All drivers must have a valid state drivers license, not whine about everything, or just be weird.
 
Where did that come from?

I think if that offends anyone, they should lighten up.

One thing most pullers agree on, is they want the sport to be fun, again. If you can't laugh at jokes, you are not going to have fun, and you have only yourself to blame.
 
The goof ball :bang that made him the nonmetallic turbo bushing would be more than happy to replace it with a metallic one.
 
kyle03d said:
Gene, I think this is the part pattie has a problem with.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
No I think its just the part about this being a pull with money involved.
The f.u.n events are getting harder and harder to come by McSwain??
 
Sledpuller said:
I double checked the rules, and cant find where white trucks are banned?

Yeah, that's a Texas thing with white trucks. :D

No, I don't run an A5000 or even own a hybrid charger in that size range. I run an off-the-shelf PPE Duramax kit that is 2.98.

Rules say I can't sleeve if I'm only running NHRA 10.0 safety equipment. None of my U-Joints are exposed, nor is my wheel speed going to make parts fly more than 20'. My shut off is electric to boot.

Just no class to run in, and I'm out of money to redo the truck from scratch for 1 event.

Whinning? I'll reserve that for the Dodge guys. Cheating? Ditto. :D

We will probably just run in Work Stock with Blue unless there is an exhibition class.
 
kyle03d said:
Gene, I think this is the part pattie has a problem with.

Kyle, when did you start reading rulebooks? :confused: :rules:

Did that Hooked on Phonics I sent you help?

Just a refresher:

A fuel pump = One fuel pump.

Fuel pumps = more than one fuel pump.

You're welcome! :rockwoot:
 
Have someone make a bushing for that 2.98 charger.

If you can bend down and see U-Joints from the side of the truck, thats exposed.

After that you lost me, man.

You talkin about Casper or did your fleet expand yet again?
 
McRat said:
Yeah, that's a Texas thing with white trucks. :D

No, I don't run an A5000 or even own a hybrid charger in that size range. I run an off-the-shelf PPE Duramax kit that is 2.98.

Rules say I can't sleeve if I'm only running NHRA 10.0 safety equipment. None of my U-Joints are exposed, nor is my wheel speed going to make parts fly more than 20'. My shut off is electric to boot.

Just no class to run in, and I'm out of money to redo the truck from scratch for 1 event.

Whinning? I'll reserve that for the Dodge guys. Cheating? Ditto. :D

We will probably just run in Work Stock with Blue unless there is an exhibition class.
Haven't even had an event yet and already were talking about last year and the whining has begun.....I dunno if I'm ready for this yet. One more month PLHEEZE!!!
 
Amish Elegance said:
Have someone make a bushing for that 2.98 charger.

If you can bend down and see U-Joints from the side of the truck, thats exposed.

After that you lost me, man.

You talkin about Casper or did your fleet expand yet again?

I have nylon bushings already, JohnBoy made me some last year. I understand how a plastic bushing is an unfair advantage, so I could get a metal one instead.

The white truck (Casper) is lowered. You can't see the U-joints unless you lie on the ground. The rearmost might hit you in the ankle if you stand right next to the truck, but the others can't. The driveshafts are hooped but NHRA style not backwards.

Basically we would just hook it for fun. Last time we did that there was a Ford guy whinning that we could not share a hitch with another truck even if it was still 26". Holy smokes!! We were more than 1000lb underweight on drag tires! 6420 on the scales, and 100% stock except trans, exhaust and tuning. The truck was not even close to competitive, and wasn't intended to be.

So after that and Texas, I'm not taking a .0001% chance of getting DQ'd by the Weasel Patrol. If I can't get the truck 125% legal, I won't run it. It was 100% legal in Texas and that was insufficient. Guess even though I whine pretty loud, there are always those who will whine louder. ;) If it happens a third time, it's just my fault for attending.
 
K5KRAZIE said:
Haven't even had an event yet and already were talking about last year and the whining has begun.....I dunno if I'm ready for this yet. One more month PLHEEZE!!!

After reading this board for a couple years, I've learned from the best.

You must admit, nobody whines better or louder than a Dodge guy.

If I actually whine while at an event, I heard I get a free Dodge Ram!! :rockwoot:

I will then set up a "3 hits for a Dollar" booth with it. :hehe:
 
McRat said:
Yeah, that's a Texas thing with white trucks. :D

No, I don't run an A5000 or even own a hybrid charger in that size range. I run an off-the-shelf PPE Duramax kit that is 2.98.

Rules say I can't sleeve if I'm only running NHRA 10.0 safety equipment. None of my U-Joints are exposed, nor is my wheel speed going to make parts fly more than 20'. My shut off is electric to boot.

Just no class to run in, and I'm out of money to redo the truck from scratch for 1 event.

So you need to put a u-joint shield on the back and make a metallic bushing?

This is redoing the truck from scratch?

Really?

Really?

This is what you are whining about?

Really?

You are a professional reverse engineer(http://www.qinsp.com. I'm sure you can figure out how to take the bushing you have and reverse engineer it into a metallic form. Also, I'm sure someone would be willing to let you reverse engineer a rear driveshaft loop. Mike has a picture on his website that you could engineer from. And I'm nice and would like to see you pull at NADM events so I attached it for you.

So, metal plug and driveshaft loop and your ready to go. Or you could continue to whine and let everyone continue laugh at you.
 

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kyle03d said:
So you need to put a u-joint shield on the back and make a metallic bushing?

This is redoing the truck from scratch?

Really?

Really?

This is what you are whining about?

Really?

You are a professional reverse engineer(http://www.qinsp.com). I'm sure you can figure out how to take the bushing you have and reverse engineer it into a metallic form. Also, I'm sure someone would be willing to let you reverse engineer a rear driveshaft loop. Mike has a picture on his website that you could engineer from. I'm and nice and would like to see you pull at NADM events so I attached it for you.

So, metal plug and driveshaft loop and your ready to go. Or you could continue to whine and let everyone continue laugh at you.

Switching to a 2.8" Disposible Charger is a major undertaking. They are T3's. It would be like sawing off the legs of your prize quarterhorse. :D But yes, putting on a second rear hoop and restrictor would be easier.

Just ship me out a cage and a restrictor, and I'll slap it on. I'll pay you the going rate. The address is on the website. We've been in business 15 years. Yes, I have a real job. I own a metrology laboratory. I don't have the time or equipment to fab one.

Will they ban me for running a 2.98 Charger with a restrictor? Guess we will see. Don't trust rulebooks much anymore. I really don't want to, but I won't buy a charger for the event either.

PS - Reverse engineering is gathering data from an existing object or system. What you are referring to ripping-off, or copying. There is a difference. Lies in what you do with the data. 99% of reverse engineering is companies getting data to make mating parts, or remaking damaged tooling, not stealing.
 
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McRat said:
Will they ban me for running a 2.98 Charger with a restrictor? Guess we will see. Don't trust rulebooks much anymore. I really don't want to, but I won't buy a charger for the event either.
You can run a 4.98" turbo with a plug, why would you get baned?

McRat said:
PS - Reverse engineering is gathering data from an existing object or system.
PS you already have a nylon plug, just remake it metal.
 
Gentlemen.....

This is the rules thread.


If you would like to throw rocks at each other, please do so....in private messages.

Thank you
 
I'll admit my post is as much an editorial as a valid complaint.

Safety equipment is safety equipment, if I don't get it done, I don't run. That's life. It's a continuing problem that unlike cars, the safety equipment for trucks is not available on the shelf.

My real beetch is 2.8 as the "max effort street size" single. Yeah, for a 12v perhaps. A Dmax is over 2.5 from the factory. The GT4202R kit is perhaps the most popular "street/strip" size for Dmaxes who want to run with the big dogs. A set of rods, a 4202, a second CP3 pump, and you can run with pretty much anything that is driven on the street. It runs lower EGT's than the A5000 and is hard to break.

The Super Street is the no-radiator class, IIRC. So it's not street.
 
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