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Old 11-21-2008, 01:56 AM
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Question 87 Vette frame upgrades??? Handle lots of torque? Help!

Heard you dont want to put high horsepower in a corvette beacase the torque would twist the frame and crack the fiberglass body. Is there a solution for this??
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How much horsepower you talkin' about? The 'Vette frame is pretty stout.



(In fact, I think the rear end will grenade long before the frame will twist all that much.....)
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looking at around 550hp but kind weary about the body and frame. rear will need replaced along with tranny. but looking for solutions for the frame and body because i have cracked my top glass and it is nearly stock right now.
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How about a 6 point roll bar?




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