How do I make it stiffer?, Though it's pretty stiff already |
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How do I make it stiffer?, Though it's pretty stiff already |
ewdysar |
Apr 21 2005, 01:59 PM
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What happens here, stays here. Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Altadena, CA Member No.: 3,030 |
Calling the rigidity experts....
I've got a solid '75, converted to SBC and I've already got the inner long kit and steel GT flares ready to be installed. This is a daily driver, pressed hard (track and mountain roads) occasionally. I don't want a cage or roll bar, but I'd like the car to stay together over time. I've heard that the standard GT chassis kit doesn't really address the proper issues in the engine compartment area, and that the box arm stiffners aren't worth the weight. What alternatives are available for the GT chassis kit that will get the job done right? With a V8, 200# rears and 9x16 fuchs on 1 inch spacers, is the box arm kit justified? Thanks in advance... Eric |
TravisNeff |
Apr 21 2005, 02:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'll mimic what other people say. it adds unsprung weight, you can easily bend the arms when welding it from the heat. If all goes well and you have it installed - then hit a curb or something, if the trailing arm doesn't bend, where does that force go? Suspension pickup points, trailing arms are easier to find and install than broken suspension ears.
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