SFI versus non SFI approved scattershields

[mshred]

Hey guys,

Im looking at some scattershields and obviously the non SFI ones are cheaper. my question is at what et does the track (nhra rulebook i guess) require that a manual transmission car have an sfi approved scattershield? also, how many years does SFI ratings last and can they be recertified or do you need a new peice afterwards? I plan on drag racing my car, so a bellhousing is a must, but the car probably wont see anything faster than mid 12's for atleast a few years, so this would be helpful to me.

thanks guys
Matthew

 

[stroked 340]

The '09 rule book reads "cars running 11.49 or quicker must be equipped with an SFI 6.1,6.2,6.3,or 9.1 flywheel shield"...

 

[mshred]

ok okay cool....does the rating have to be reapproved every few years?

 

[stroked 340]

IT depends on which SFI rating the scattershield is as to when it needs to be reinspected the years go from 1 to 5....

 

[mshred]

oh ic...well i wont be running 11.49 or quicker so i guess im okay with non sfi for now...thanks for the info =)