Plastic Oil Pressure line illegal

[CCRT]

I just read in another forum that plastic oil pressure gauge lines are illegal in NHRA.

Can anyone confirm this and what is the IHRA rule on this matter?

Yeh, I know, I spelled Plastic wrong in the title


But then Mike came home and fixed it ;) - MS

Thanks Mike:)

[daninline]

I don't know but I wouldn't run one I don't like cleaning oil up.
A copper line is cheap and is much better.

[higgybrew]

Dave
I have been told that we can't have plastic lines for the oil pressure gauge but the rulebook doesn't say anything about it under the gen. regulations. Maybe I missed it but I looked it over pretty good. Good question! I will have to find out for sure since I'll be working in tech! (Which means all Mopars will fail) :D

[CCRT]

Mark--

Can you also inquire out about locking transmission dip sticks.

Thanks

[DLeBlanc]

I thought in years past plastic was allowed when the gauge was mounted outside of the car and copper or braided was needed when mounted inside the car.

[higgybrew]

Talked to Joe this morning and he agreed that the rulebook doesn't say one way or the other. I haven't heard back from Mike Baker at IHRA HQ yet. The rule book doesn't say we need locking dipsticks either. Dave, send an email to mbaker@ihra.com if you want the scoop. See ya

[higgybrew]

I would use a metallic substance Plastic is dangerous
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Higgins <higgybrew@mybluelight.com>
To: <mbaker@ihra.com>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 8:43 AM
Subject: tech question - not in rulebook?


> Mr. Baker
> I race in Mod at New England Dragway and someone asked me if they could
use plastic oil lines to their gauge but I couldn't find anything on it in
the 2002 IHRA rulebook. We were told they had to be copper by NED tech.
Which is correct? Thanks

I asked him why the plastic is OK to use if dangerous.

[CCRT]

So Plastic IS IHRA LEGAL..... Correct



Definately NOT LEGAL in NHRA. 2002 rulebook Page 197, section 1:10 "metal or steel braided line mandatory

[turbocoupe]

i can remember when i built car that i had read in rule book ihra nhra? that oil line 4 guage had to be braided or copper plus if u think about under hood heat if the plastic line pops or melts is it worth the chance of fire .etc just another opinion