chassis engineering subframe connectors
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Car: 85 Camaro IROC
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: open rear, 3.42 gears
chassis engineering subframe connectors
http://www.chassisengineering.com/sh...Id=1545#BuyNow
anyone used these subframe connectors?
if so, is it a "you get what you pay for" deal or are they legit?
thanks
anyone used these subframe connectors?
if so, is it a "you get what you pay for" deal or are they legit?
thanks
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Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
never seen them before.
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
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Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
Note that the following was taken directly from the link you posted.
I don't know about you, but based on the picture at the link you posted (granted it was for a 1st gen) and that statement above, I'm thinking half the installation time means half the contact points, which means half as strong.
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If you race a uni-body car, the use of subframe connectors is absolutely essential. Uni-body chassis’ can suffer severe flex and twist when launched. Our WELD- IN connectors are made from mild steel and precision formed to fit without modifications to the floor or other factory components while increasing the chassis stiffness necessary for a consistent working suspension. Installation can be done in half the time of other connectors. Bolt-in connectors just simply can't provide the same degree of stiffness and get looser with every launch.
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Car: 87RS/70 novaSS/85 Z28
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Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
Look at Art Morrison racing. I'm doing his full frame under my 70 Nova. I think he has sub connectors.
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Car: 1984 camaro z28
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Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
Just in case anyone is still wondering how the chassis engering subframe connectors are well they plainly suck!!!!!! I could have made them for less than $50 im throughly disappointed all they are is 2 pieces of 2x2 squre tub with som angle iron welded on each end. The catch is they charged $99.50 plus they cost me another $42.50 to ship and the shiping cost is non refundable and I will have to pay to ship them back. So it will cost $85 to send them back for that price I could of bought Sphon's. There was not much info about these out there and I will post pics later. I do plan on using them I will just add to them.
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Just in case anyone is still wondering how the chassis engering subframe connectors are well they plainly suck!!!!!! I could have made them for less than $50 im throughly disappointed all they are is 2 pieces of 2x2 squre tub with som angle iron welded on each end. The catch is they charged $99.50 plus they cost me another $42.50 to ship and the shiping cost is non refundable and I will have to pay to ship them back. So it will cost $85 to send them back for that price I could of bought Sphon's. There was not much info about these out there and I will post pics later. I do plan on using them I will just add to them.
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Car: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z
Engine: LB9 305 Rebulit Original to the car
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 RPO GU6
Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
Here is a pic of my S&W Race Car sub frame connectors and also their torque arm for an '85 IROC. Installed these in 2016.
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How do they work? Did they stiffen things up well?
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
Re: chassis engineering subframe connectors
I also have the S&W racecars subframe connector and torque arm setup. I have had it since 2010. it is welded in at the front and rear, but bolted in at the rocker, crossmember, and floor areas, it also comes with a bolted in driveshaft safety loop too .. and it is awesome!
I am at work now and unable to link photos, but you can see a bunch of photos of it on this page of my website right here:
http://www.freewebs.com/iroczman15/2010.htm
they are great
I am at work now and unable to link photos, but you can see a bunch of photos of it on this page of my website right here:
http://www.freewebs.com/iroczman15/2010.htm
they are great
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 406 on N20 w/ EFI
Transmission: P.B. 700R4
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt w/ 3.91
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I havent measured, but I can once my car is back on the ground. hte lowest point on this setup is the crossmember midpoint. right where the driveshaft safety loop bolts to. it has scraped before but I am super careful about avoiding roadway problems so its a minor scrape. my car is also lowered 2" up front on drop spindles and 1.5" in the rear. so I am pretty damn low
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