I bought Steve Spohn's Subframe Connectors and figured they would go right in without any problem, well as soon as I got the car on the rack I noticed they wouldn't work with the headders I have on the car, so I figured that I would be able to shorten them and make them work, but then I noticed that the notch for one of the Y connectors was on the wrong side, and then noticed that If I put them in I would have no option for exhaust since I have Hooker Super Comps.

I have ruled out Spohn's subframe connectors, and I need to find out who makes Subframe Connectors that go from the lower control arm area, to the tranny mount area. Does anyone make what I need, or am I going to have to make them myself?

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Comp engineering SFCs(weld ins) go from crossmember mount to LCA mounting(REAR subframe) I have a set sitting here because I didnt want to dimple my floorpan to install them. Ill trade you with some cash being they only sell for like $90 new(think I paid $110, but I didnt shop around) I would really like that set of spohns if you want to do a partial trade. Mike

 

Kenny Brown. Wouldn't recommend anything else.

 

Kenny Brown here too

have a set on my car and they go where you want them too.

they really helped too, basically stopped almost all the squeaks

 

What is it about the Spohn SFCs that keeps them from working with your headers? And what do you mean by "the notch for one of the Y connectors was on the wrong side"? The Y pieces are butt-welded, there are no notches in the main rails for them. If you mean the small notch on the outboard side of the driver's side rail, it's to clear a bolt on the body.

 

By the way, as a Spohn user you'll instantly notice something when you get the Kenny Brown SFCs.... they don't have to weigh freaking 50-lb. Just another reason to think 'Kenny Brown'.

 

Try Alstons. They connect between the frame next to the lower control arm and the tranny mount area. I have dual cats and the only problem I have is the outlet pipes of the cats are very close. I'm in the process of finishing the job and reinstalling the exhaust is the last thing. I might have to notch the pipes, which I don't want to do.

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'91 Formula
383CI Supercharged
5-speed
3.42
12.34@117.04, 1.91 60Ft.
on Drag Radials

 

The only reason I can't use Spohn's subframe connectors is because I have a 454 squeezed into my 86 z28 and the collectors come out right by the rocker panels and the subframe connectors are would alomost go into the header collector. I already ordered alston's connectors, I think they should work, Thanks

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I have been working with Lemons headers in California for a custom Tri-Y design that will dump by the tranny and have 2-1/8 primaries instead of the Hooker header's dinky 1-7/8 primaries. You can find the thread under the Motor Swap section. They are in the process of making a template from the set they made for me. Call them up and talk to Dan if you're interested. Their web site is www.lemonsheaders.com

[This message has been edited by QwkTrip (edited August 25, 2001).]