What's the minimium diameter tubing required for an engine cradle? |
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What's the minimium diameter tubing required for an engine cradle? |
Mid_Engine_914 |
Apr 1 2007, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 22-September 06 From: Left Coast Member No.: 6,888 |
Would 1.25" OD mild steel stubing with 0.120" wall thickness be suitable for building an engine cradle for this VR6/901 tranny combo? The motor itself weighs about 400 lbs.
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Porcharu |
Apr 4 2007, 12:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
If you can make an engine mount you can make a tubing bender.
Take a look here bender plans I made the HD version - cost was about $250 including the ram. Then you need to get the correct die and you are ready to start bending. BTW I am using 1.5" .120 wall for my engine cradle. |
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