here are the rules-
Class Description
Terminator / GT500 Shootout is for OEM chassis (VIN verified) '03-'04
Cobra and '07-'11 GT500 stock bodied vehicles using a Ford modular 4.6
or 5.4 V-8 (4v) based engines only.
Qualifying Information
Ladder Type, & Tree All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, Pro .400 tree, Heads-Up.
1: ENGINE
1.1 COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR: Water pump: Any Permitted
COOLING FANS: Any permitted.
1.2 ENGINE: Engine must be a Modular 4/6/5.4 based V-8 Ford engine. Internal
modifications are permitted.
1.3 EXHAUST: Any Permitted.
1.3a) HEADERS & COLLECTORS: Any headers and/or collectors permitted.
1.3d) MUFFLER \REQUIREMENTS: Mufflers permitted. Any type of collector
mufflers are permitted. 1.5A) FUEL-DELIVERY SYSTEM DELIVERY SYSTEM: All fuel
lines must originate and return to a single, non- segmented, fuel cell or
OEM fuel tank. A valve for removal of fuel (gasoline) during technical
inspections is mandatory.
1.6 GASOLINE
1.6a) GASOLINE: Gasoline as outlined here is the only acceptable fuel for
use in this eliminator. We can't check e85 and pump gas because it has
methanol in it, so any gasoline can be permitted including Q16 as well.
1.6b) NITROUS OXIDE\SUPERCHARGER\TURBOCHARGER: Any permitted.
Power adders: Any power adder or combination of power adders permitted
(nitrous oxide, supercharger, or turbocharger or a combination)
1.9 OIL SYSTEM OILING SYSTEM: Any permitted. Any oil pan permitted.
1.18 VALVETRAIN: Any permitted.
1.21 INTAKE MANIFOLD: Any permitted.
2.4 DRIVESHAFTDRIVESHAFT: Any permitted.
2.11 REAREND: Any automotive type rearend permitted.
2.12 TRANSMISSION: Any automatic or manual transmission permitted
3.4 SUSPENSION, FRONT SUSPENSION: 3.4a) K-MEMBERS: Aftermarket K-
Members permitted, but must attach to the chassis using only the
original eight (8) factory OEM type mounting bolts in the factory
mounting location. No part of the K-member may be permanently attached
to the chassis. K-member may be modified in oil pan area to allow oil
pan enlargement or removal. Are the new mustangs still using the 8 bolt
attachment points?
3.4c) CONTROL ARMS: OEM or tubular stock type control arms required which
are attached in stock location.
3.4d) SHOCKS/STRUTS: OEM or aftermarket style shocks/struts & springs
required in stock location.
3.4e) SPRINGS: Aftermarket springs permitted.
3.4f) COIL OVERS: Coil over struts permitted. Stock OEM mounting location
required.
3.4g) CAMBER PLATES: Bolt on type chamber plates permitted.
3.4 SUSPENSION, REAR SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension required.
STOCK TYPE SUSPENSION: Stock type suspension may utilize aftermarket,
direct replacement type suspension components including aftermarket
replacement shocks, springs, and/or control arms. All stock type 3-link and
4- link suspensions must maintain stock lateral angles and attachment
points, but may be moved up or down on rear axle. Aftermarket torque arms
permitted.
3.4c) REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS: Replacement aftermarket OEM style upper and
lower control arms permitted. Control arms may use any type bushing,
bearing, or rod end. Control arms may be adjustable to any length.
3.4d) PANHARD BARS: Panhard bars permitted to control lateral movement of
rearend housing. Panhard bars must be located aft of rearend housing, and
control only lateral rearend movement. Panhard bars may be welded.
3.4e) SWAY BARS: Aftermarket or factory sway bars permitted.
Aftermarket sway bars may be welded to both chassis and rearend housing.
3.4f) TORQUE ARMS: Permitted.
3.6 WHEELIE BARS: Prohibited.
4: FRAME 4.4 FRAME: Stock, unaltered frame rails required in front subframe.
Subframes may be joined under car. If connector protrudes through floor,
floor must be completely welded to connector. Stock rear subframes must
remain stock, unaltered, and in stock location.
5: WHEEELS
No spindle mount wheels prohibited
7.5: FIREWALLS
FIREWALL: Stock, unaltered firewall required.
9: SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans brake and 2 step ok