ROLL CAGE vs. NJDMV

RMARIANI · 02-08-2001, 12:28 PM

I want to put a 6pt. roll cage in my '89 GT. My car is a daily driver and I live in New Jersey. Any other guys in Jersey with a roll cage have problems passing inspection. My car is street legal (high flow cats) otherwise. Thanks!

Green92LX · 02-08-2001, 01:03 PM

How modified is the car??? Is it necessary for the power or for looks?

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

RMARIANI · 02-08-2001, 01:15 PM

The cage would be mainly for looks. I'm getting rid of my back seats and want the cage to fill in the space. I don't plan on racing the car too often, but a little extra protection never hurt.

Green92LX · 02-08-2001, 01:21 PM

Don't get me wrong, I like the looks of a cage, but it seems like overkill in this situation.....see what everyone else thinks

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

Rick 91GT · 02-08-2001, 01:32 PM

I waited until I knew I needed the roll bar before I planned installing mine. It is going in later this month, if you don't need it I wouldn't put it in, kinda a ricer thing. I hate seeing cars with cages and roll bars that are far from the 11.99 or 12.99(verts) barrier. What do you other guys think?

It will actually slow your car down due to the extra weight.

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My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

Green92LX · 02-08-2001, 03:12 PM

I defintely agree that its a ricer kind of thing to do too, kind of like those f***ing seatbelt straps they put on, what the hell are those for????????

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

1989GT · 02-08-2001, 03:31 PM

I've been thinking about putting a 6pt roll bar in my car. I'm not at the 11.99 barrier yet but I will be when I add the spray. But I'm also gonna do it to stiffen the car up, because I autox. Not to mention the saftey that it adds.

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89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on!
Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford!
12.824 @ 107.05 MPH
PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01
MOS 67 Romeo

ed1371 · 02-08-2001, 11:51 PM

Well, the ONLY reason I am putting a cage in is because the track wont let me drag without it now (unless I purposely go a little slower and what fun would that be?)
At carlsbad raceway they want any vert running 14.00-15.00 to have a roll bar and 13.99 and under to have a cage...they were easy on me last time because I had just gotten into the 13's...now with the extra nitrous I got flowin they wont be so nice...

I wouldn't bother with it if the track didn't make me get it...got better things to spend the money on!
DAMN VERTS!

John Morgan · 02-09-2001, 06:49 AM

You could have a 6 point cage with removable sidebars installed and then you have the option of removing the sidebars when you go to the tech place. Removable sidebars are legal all the way down to 10 flat in the quarter mile and the 6point cage can also be made to swing out if you want. I have a 10 point cage that has swingout/removable sidebars and absolutely love it because I can remove them for normal driving when Im not going to the track. Good Luck.

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89 Saleen #323 342ci Trick Flow T/W heads Procharged with Lentech AOD........and yes I know Im hacking up a Saleen to feed my drag racing fix

02-08-2001, 12:28 PM	#1
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	ROLL CAGE vs. NJDMV I want to put a 6pt. roll cage in my '89 GT. My car is a daily driver and I live in New Jersey. Any other guys in Jersey with a roll cage have problems passing inspection. My car is street legal (high flow cats) otherwise. Thanks!

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02-08-2001, 01:03 PM	#2
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	How modified is the car??? Is it necessary for the power or for looks? ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-08-2001, 01:15 PM	#3
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	The cage would be mainly for looks. I'm getting rid of my back seats and want the cage to fill in the space. I don't plan on racing the car too often, but a little extra protection never hurt.

02-08-2001, 01:21 PM	#4
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Don't get me wrong, I like the looks of a cage, but it seems like overkill in this situation.....see what everyone else thinks ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-08-2001, 01:32 PM	#5
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I waited until I knew I needed the roll bar before I planned installing mine. It is going in later this month, if you don't need it I wouldn't put it in, kinda a ricer thing. I hate seeing cars with cages and roll bars that are far from the 11.99 or 12.99(verts) barrier. What do you other guys think? It will actually slow your car down due to the extra weight. ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

02-08-2001, 03:12 PM	#6
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	I defintely agree that its a ricer kind of thing to do too, kind of like those f***ing seatbelt straps they put on, what the hell are those for???????? ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-08-2001, 03:31 PM	#7
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	I've been thinking about putting a 6pt roll bar in my car. I'm not at the 11.99 barrier yet but I will be when I add the spray. But I'm also gonna do it to stiffen the car up, because I autox. Not to mention the saftey that it adds. ------------------ 89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on! Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford! 12.824 @ 107.05 MPH PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01 MOS 67 Romeo

02-08-2001, 11:51 PM	#8
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	Well, the ONLY reason I am putting a cage in is because the track wont let me drag without it now (unless I purposely go a little slower and what fun would that be?) At carlsbad raceway they want any vert running 14.00-15.00 to have a roll bar and 13.99 and under to have a cage...they were easy on me last time because I had just gotten into the 13's...now with the extra nitrous I got flowin they wont be so nice... I wouldn't bother with it if the track didn't make me get it...got better things to spend the money on! DAMN VERTS!

02-09-2001, 06:49 AM	#9
John Morgan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 31	You could have a 6 point cage with removable sidebars installed and then you have the option of removing the sidebars when you go to the tech place. Removable sidebars are legal all the way down to 10 flat in the quarter mile and the 6point cage can also be made to swing out if you want. I have a 10 point cage that has swingout/removable sidebars and absolutely love it because I can remove them for normal driving when Im not going to the track. Good Luck. ------------------ 89 Saleen #323 342ci Trick Flow T/W heads Procharged with Lentech AOD........and yes I know Im hacking up a Saleen to feed my drag racing fix