i was wondering if ne1 has had a tweeking prob with thier 3rd gens with an ls1 because i cracked my windshield with a 305 ho with a mild cam


i want a ls1 and t56 before next winter for a winter project but wasnt sure if it would blow out my t-tops



thx for ne help

 

Everybody has that kind of problem with these cars; it doesn't require an LS1 to create it.

It is solved by subframe connectors.

 

ive heard of twisting the car so that the top wont go back in. but thats the first ive heard of a cracked winshield...

gm cut a few corners didnt they

 

every time i kick it down with the t-tops of the windshield crack gets bigger and bigger how much weight would the subframe add

 

I am not sure how much weight they will add. However, I am fairly certain that it is not excessive. It sounds like you need to so this regardless. I am using spohn SFCs in my LS1 conversion.

 

my subframes are 2x3 boxed steel...there 70 pounds for the pair

 

70lbs well worth it I imagine. My car has the T-tops and i've never had a problem with 'flooring' it, however if I ever got traction I imagine I'd shatter one of them.

I really want SFC's but have to build up a little cash.

 

FRUITY ONE do u have manaul or auto i have the t5 manual and i creep up amd then punch itits all throttle control tho

 

I have a 3rd gen with t-tops. I have subframs and a roll bar. and I am thinking of upgrading to a full cage.

The weight add on is very minimal when you compare the benifits of stiffening the car up.

I have around 400 Hp right now with a manual tranny. I have never had any problems with the windshield or t tops.