Fire System Question

[Trouble Maker's Tea]

What size of fire system is required on a NE1 blown altered on alcohol?

Thanks,

[FEDowner]

This is from the Heritage Rules
(it doesn't say mandatory, just permitted)

FIRE-EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM
Permitted; must be securely mounted. See General Regulations 9:3.

9:3 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
An onboard fire extinguisher system is mandated under certain Class Requirements. In
other classes, it is recommended that each contestant and/or his or her crew have a
loaded, serviceable fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in their possession, carried in the
tow vehicle, race car, or otherwise available for immediate use. Dry chemical or CO2-type
extinguishers, 2 1/2-pound minimum size, are recommended. When installed in a race car,
must be mounted in a secure manner; use of flip-open-type clamps prohibited.
When required, Nostalgia Top Fuel, Nostalgia Funny Car, fire extinguishing system must meet
SFI Spec 17.1 and be installed and utilized per manufacturer’s installation requirements.
For all other vehicles, onboard fire extinguisher systems must be manually controlled Cold
Fire 302, Fire X plus, Halon FE1211 or 1301 or FM200, or F500, and mounted per
manufacturer’s specifications with the primary nozzle(s) directed in an attempt to protect the
driver. Other agents, classified on the EPA SNAP list as Acceptable Total Flooding Agents
(Feasible for Use in Occupied Areas) and NHRA accepted, may be used. Bottles and lines
must be mounted above the bottom of the adjacent framerails. Fire bottle activation cables
must be installed inside framerail where cables pass engine/bellhousing area. Bottles must
be DOT-approved or meet SFI Spec 17.1 and permanently mounted (no hose clamps or tie
wraps). In the case of more than one bottle, each bottle must have its own distribution
tubing and nozzles. The use of bottles, nozzles, or tubing other than that recommended by
the manufacturer is prohibited. Upon activation of the system, the contents of the bottle(s)
must be totally discharged; partial- discharge systems prohibited. The bottles must be
mounted in such a manner that should an explosion or failure of any mechanical component
of the vehicle occur, the bottles will be protected from flying parts. When installed in/on a
race car, must be mounted in a secure manner; use of flip-open-type clamps, hose clamps,
tie wraps, snaps, etc. prohibited. They should be protected from excessive temperature and
mounted rigidly to the vehicle. Remote cables must be metallic (plastic or plastic-wrapped
cables prohibited) and installed so they are protected in the event of an upset or collision.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding installation, especially on bend
radius, and protection from crimping or kinking. All fire systems must use steel lines, steel or
aluminum distribution nozzles, and must be equipped with a pressure gauge. All bottles
must be identified with a gross loaded weight figure. It is the responsibility of the
competitor to weigh the bottle prior to each event.

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Right...

[Trouble Maker's Tea]

So as I read it no fire system is required on NE1 car.

Thanks

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Rite again... But ! ! !Discretion should be the better part of valor... I'd have one on, 'JUST IN CASE'.. The extra few poundage won't hurt your et etc..Again, it's 'just in case'.. Just my personal preference for the drivers..

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AND, it's not because I sell the stuff either... lol

[Trouble Maker's Tea]

I will definitely have one, thanks for the help everyone.