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critict1gc · 04-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Ok i am going to need to add to my frame so it doest twist when my engine is producing 1000ft/lbs of torque. i have some 1/4" sheet metal are there certain points i want to weld to or will i be fine if i box the whole thing in?

Beat68CST · 04-14-2011, 10:11 PM

In my opinion, don't a tight wad, since you already spent the money to build a 1k horse motor, build a tube chassis.

critict1gc · 04-14-2011, 11:48 PM

Ya thats not gonna happen and the engine only got like 400 hp
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mcmlxix · 04-15-2011, 02:42 AM

Box the entire frame and add some additional crossmembers.

04-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
critict1gc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Spring, KY Posts: 36	Frame strengthening? Ok i am going to need to add to my frame so it doest twist when my engine is producing 1000ft/lbs of torque. i have some 1/4" sheet metal are there certain points i want to weld to or will i be fine if i box the whole thing in?

04-14-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Frame strengthening? In my opinion, don't a tight wad, since you already spent the money to build a 1k horse motor, build a tube chassis.

04-14-2011, 11:48 PM	#3
critict1gc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Spring, KY Posts: 36	Re: Frame strengthening? Ya thats not gonna happen and the engine only got like 400 hp Posted via Mobile Device __________________ a 72' 4x4 hot rod

04-15-2011, 02:42 AM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Frame strengthening? Box the entire frame and add some additional crossmembers. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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