Subframe Connetors
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Subframe Connetors
Which are better, weld in or bolt in? Sphon sells the bolt ins for $185. Summit sells the weld in for $235. Where did all of you get your SFC's? Which way should i go? Thanks
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Buy the bolt-in and just weld them on.
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Weld in ones are the way to go. They will not wallow out the bolt holes and will be far superior to bolt in ones. You really can't go wrong with any of the ones on the market right now. Many people go with a brand that matches other components of the same brand in their set-ups. Lots of people like spohns because they are a bit thinner and utilize a stitch weld every 4 or 5 inches down the length of the frame. Provides a little more strength than some of the others that only weld in the front and back, plus they tuck up very nice and neat and don't really scrape on anything. The performance difference is minimal between brands and you will be happy with whatever you get.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I got the weld in SSM ones from Summit, The only thing I really did not like about them is they were unpainted, so I powdercoated them black.
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If they come powdercoated, i will be fine for a long time when it comes to rust correct? ANyone have trouble with their PCed SFC's rustin up?
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Powdercoating is usually pretty good, from my understanding its kind of like a plastic coating that is melted on the part under heat. The powder reminds me of laser printer toner...
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I ordered Spohn SFCs, in fact there sitting in my basement now. When there installed ill post pics. For me it was Spohn hands down, never heard a complaint about them, only compliments.
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