Bam Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I know the resident welding guru is always busy, so I was hoping to find someone else that could take care of me in the mean time. I need the subframe connectors and the torque box reinforcements welded in. We can do it in my garage or I can bring the car to you, whatever's easier. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 normally the torque box reinforcements are bolt in's. plus you have too remove the carpet and the coating on the floor. I'd do it, but im bizzy doing all mine at the moment. which connectors and reinforcements do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Yeah, the torque box reinforcements are bolt-in or weld in, but everyone I've read about recommend both, because sometimes after multiple launches or one good one the boxes can move some and the bolts loosen/bolt holes stretch out, plus they recommend seam welding the boxes anyways. Might as well get it all done at once the right way. I'm thinking maximum motorsports or laurel mountain mustang for both. Check them out and lmk what you think.... http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com/torque-LT.htm http://www.laurelmountainmustang.com/Full-lengthsub.jpg - With Seat Brace and Torque Box Reinforcement Plate. Weld in design, greatly reduces flex. "ULTIMATE IN CHASSIS STIFFNESS" I'm also going to do the control arms at the same time, I'm eyeing two different sets, but will probably go with the UMI ones because everyone says you need a spherical bearing at one end of the lca's so it doesn't bind, what do you think? Granatelli's....http://www.jdsperformance.com/index.asp?initemuid=298&fcmd=item&inmake=0 UMI's.....http://www.umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=2 And them I found some barely used Lakewood 70/30's and 50/50's, just need to get springs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I got mine from laural moutain. same basic design. lower from the bottom http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_0756.jpg lower from the top http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_0761.jpg plus the plate on the top side are great for adding cage tubing too to get maximum stiffness. Im not playing around with the connectors tho, i went thru the floor. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_1375.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_1376.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_1390.jpg in this pic you can see the upper top sides. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/gearhead559/mustang/100_1388.jpg which the x brace will be fabbed too.but its not no couple hour job either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Damn man, that's crazy, cutting the floor and putting it in there is actually better than just putting them on the bottoms? the quote i got on the install is more than i thought it would be so it looks like it'll be a couple weeks for me to get them. thanks for the info/pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 call me or derek and one of us should be able to do it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 damn rob thats some pretty intense bracing for just a 302... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 damn rob thats some pretty intense bracing for just a 302... its a 289, get it right just wait till im done. so many bars, and not enought time . should be ready for next year, just not with the larger engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 sorry dude you must have nice cam like the ever so powerful e303, made it sound like a 302, I have always loved those 289s.... is your car in the 14's yet i have seen a 289 run a low 13 and shit myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 z303 with the crane vertical bar lifters. I miss going death in both ears in the garage. i'll never run it with open headers again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 yea i had the same problem but it was a stage one big block buick with some m/t super scavanger long tubes...almost shit my pants still have dreams about it...good ones..still have the car...still sits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 ha...try a 14.5 to 1 motor with 3 1/2 open collecters, then do a WOT snap. I swear my ears bled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 HAHA you got me... I wasnt there and the buick is mean at least twice as much hp and then some as my 5.0 but ill take your word for it..haha you will need hearing aids at age 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 wife says i need them now... but me thinks thats selective hearing...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 wife says i need them now... but me thinks thats selective hearing...lol I have the same problem my friend, my gf says " I only listen when I want to" and I said okay and your point is??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 "you never said that" yes i did, i just told you 5 minutes ago "whatever" asshole "and" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 "you never said that" yes i did, i just told you 5 minutes ago "whatever" asshole "and" lol So true, sad but true hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybusa Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 still need it welded let me know i think i can help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Moved to tech help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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