how come CE doesn't offer a 10 point conversion for our cars?
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From: Weyauwega, WI
Car: 86 Camaro
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how come CE doesn't offer a 10 point conversion for our cars?
I just installed the Competition Engineering 8 point roll cage. I thought that if i wanted to go to a 10 point cage later down the line that i could just get the conversion kit. Well i just called Summit racing and they don't offer the 10 point conversion kit for the 82-92 f-body. The sales guy said it was because of the formation of the roof. Why does CE make a 10 point cage but not a 10 point conversion kit for our cars?
Anybody with a 10 point wanna shed some light on this ?
Maybe I'll just have to fab up my own conversion kit
Anybody with a 10 point wanna shed some light on this ?
Maybe I'll just have to fab up my own conversion kit
Last edited by AutoX86Z28; Nov 29, 2005 at 09:39 PM.
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
When I converted from a 6 point bar to a 12 point cage, I ripped out the complete 6 point bar.
A simple roll bar needs all the tubes to be 1-3/4" diameter while a cage only has tubes as large as 1-5/8". Instead of fabricating a conversion, I opted to make the entire thing out of the smaller diameter tubing.
My 6 point bar was custom made by a local chassis shop. My full cage is a Jegs kit.
When in doubt, call CE directly and ask them.
A simple roll bar needs all the tubes to be 1-3/4" diameter while a cage only has tubes as large as 1-5/8". Instead of fabricating a conversion, I opted to make the entire thing out of the smaller diameter tubing.
My 6 point bar was custom made by a local chassis shop. My full cage is a Jegs kit.
When in doubt, call CE directly and ask them.
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