Will this tear up my chassis?
08-27-2006, 05:08 PM
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Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: L94 6.2
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9"/Truetrac/4.11s
Will this tear up my chassis?
Im back and forth between either putting in a 383 or going to a bbc, most likely a 454 crate motor. My only problem is with body twist. I've heard horror stories about putting a bbc in a unibody car then having the body twist all up. Its the last thing I want after dumping $3000 into putting new floors in. I mean I have a set of Spohn SFC's, but will they be enough to handle a centrifugally blown 454?
08-27-2006, 05:18 PM
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Car: '82 formula clone, 95 saab 900se
Engine: 350 vortec'd tbi, 2.0L turbo
Transmission: 700r4, 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 2.77 open
BB's have been done successfully in third gens, i dunno about blown BB's but i don't see anything wrong with a stroker motor, personally i would do the stroker.
08-27-2006, 05:18 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
If those don't work, then a roll bar may be necessary. But it all depends on the engine and how you drive it.
08-27-2006, 07:02 PM
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Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
Subframe connectors are good enough chassis support for the street. Beyond that you will want to put money into suspension so you can control the car. A supercharged big block is going to put you on the ragged edge of control or even out of the control. You will need a stout suspension to drive it safely. In my opinion, once you hit the 500 Hp mark you should have a roll cage just for safety. It's too easy to get sideways and out of control. You might really be glad you have the protection someday.
08-27-2006, 07:55 PM
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Car: 86 T/A
Engine: HSR 355
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi
Until he gets in an accident and kills himself by hitting his head on the roll cage. Roll cages aren't for the street. I guess it really depends on what he plans on doing with the car, but I'd probably look into reinforcing parts of the frame to make sure it's all sturdy- but unless you have slicks you'll just be spinning the tires.
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08-28-2006, 05:33 PM
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Car: '89 Firebird
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That's just ignorant.
08-28-2006, 07:19 PM
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Car: 86 Z-28
Engine: 355 small block XR276HR roller cam
Transmission: TCI built 700r4 2000 lockup stall
Axle/Gears: moser axels auburn posi 3:73 gears
cage is a must exspecially if you have t tops sun roof or convertible these cars are known for being noodle like even with all the suspension upgrades a good cage will help protect you an your investment
08-31-2006, 05:40 PM
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Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: L94 6.2
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9"/Truetrac/4.11s
Since I have a sunroof, does that really affect how rigid the chassis is? I can't imagine it would be as bad as t tops or a convertible.
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