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How much HP is too much for a t-top car (structurally)?

Old 04-11-2015, 11:57 AM
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Default How much HP is too much for a t-top car (structurally)?

I'm in the process of building a turbo LQ4 for my 1984 Trans Am with t-tops. I'm already upgrading all the suspension including adding subframe connectors. At what HP level should I be concerned with cracking my sail panels or stressing the unibody? Would a four point roll bar help at all or does it really not matter since the car has no actual frame?
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If you put a cage in it and tie it to some subframes, more HP than you can make.
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4,000 hp.....

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