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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Need advice on subframe connectors

I'm thinking about purchasing some competition engineering subframe connectors Part no. 3046. has anyone installed these. I really don't care about the welding and cutting. The interior is out right now any way. I thought about the s&w set up. but I already have a driveshaft loop and a torque arm. the instructions are pretty vague. if anyh one can offer some advice on these(even some pics) that would be great.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Hello
I just wanted to give you another option. I wanted to leave you know that UMI Performance offers a set of weld on SFC's. Below is a link to show you what we have to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...ecevur71msc3s4

If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
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Brad
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

i voutch for those umi sfc's. i love mine you can use them as a frame when you lifting the car and everything. they fall into place and thy help strength the box for the controll arm whre it bolts to the body.

they would be my recomendation
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Just to give you another option. We offer two different styles of weld in connectors. One for factory style exhaust and the other for full length headers. Both designs are made from 2" x 2" .120 wall dom steel with 3/16" reinforcement plates. These reinforce the rocker pinch welds, rear control arm boxes and front subframes. This ties in the entire floorpan of the car by joining key structural components, minimizing chassis flex and improving handling. Here is a link to our site.


http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F3.htm
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

I would highly recommend going either UMI or BMR over the competition engineering ones.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Originally Posted by ziggy89
i voutch for those umi sfc's. i love mine you can use them as a frame when you lifting the car and everything. they fall into place and thy help strength the box for the controll arm whre it bolts to the body.

they would be my recomendation
Hello
Great to hear! Thanks for suggesting UMI Performance. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
Thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Will either of these fit convertibles? 91 Firebird to be specific.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Originally Posted by pzoom
Will either of these fit convertibles? 91 Firebird to be specific.
Just put a set of UMI's on my 88 vert.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Re: Need advice on subframe connectors

Originally Posted by pzoom
Will either of these fit convertibles? 91 Firebird to be specific.
Unfortunately ours connectors will not fit a converble.
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