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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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What are you guys in the 8's doing to strengthen the subframes? Using off the shelf parts? If so, what parts?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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do you run 8's?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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do you run 8's?
Does it matter
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Does it matter


ya it does how about i ask what do you 7sec guys use suspension wise im never gonna run 7's so i dont ask
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Originally Posted by smok'nZ
ya it does how about i ask what do you 7sec guys use suspension wise im never gonna run 7's so i dont ask
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I'm taking the slow route. 11's 1st year of owning. 10's second year. Looking for 9's 3rd year. Stock bottom end still together.

At some point a 4 link and back halfing has to come into play. At which point, I don't know yet, but will find out within a few years.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Nice bud avatar.....

I'm taking the slow route. 11's 1st year of owning. 10's second year. Looking for 9's 3rd year. Stock bottom end still together.

At some point a 4 link and back halfing has to come into play. At which point, I don't know yet, but will find out within a few years.

might need a back up shortblock but good luck im just gonna start from where i am and do whatever i want
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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I'm not in the 8's, but I just love my wolfe subframes.


http://www.wolferacecraft.com/instal...thrufloor.aspx
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Originally Posted by smok'nZ
ya it does how about i ask what do you 7sec guys use suspension wise im never gonna run 7's so i dont ask
Well, some people like to set up their cars for what they hope in the future to do, hence why he's more than likely asking for, why redo things, do things right the first time. You sure were a lot of help

Off the shelf connectors should be fine, at that level you'll have a full cage in there which will help stiffen it further
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Well, some people like to set up their cars for what they hope in the future to do, hence why he's more than likely asking for, why redo things, do things right the first time. You sure were a lot of help

Off the shelf connectors should be fine, at that level you'll have a full cage in there which will help stiffen it further


thats common sence if he didnt know that he should be hoping for 10's not 8's
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Originally Posted by 98CamZ28
Well, some people like to set up their cars for what they hope in the future to do, hence why he's more than likely asking for, why redo things, do things right the first time. You sure were a lot of help

Off the shelf connectors should be fine, at that level you'll have a full cage in there which will help stiffen it further

appreciate your post. you're exactly right. don't like spending money and effort twice.
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Originally Posted by smok'nZ
thats common sence if he didnt know that he should be hoping for 10's not 8's
I need to put you back on my ignore list. aggravation to say the least.
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I need to put you back on my ignore list. aggravation to say the least.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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25.X cages really tie the subframes together...
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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whats the big deal about this guy asking a question? It dont matter what times he want to run or run now. I would like to know the same thing and yes im planning on running 8's. right now i dont run nothing.
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I build all the subframs for the cars i do. If you plan on runing 8.49 you are going to have to have a SFI 25.5 cage. If i was starting from scratch get a shop to build you a set. I would build them out of c/m if you plan on 8s that weight will mean somthing then.
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Who needs a 4-link? 7.71@190 with completely stock suspension, all out of the catalog BMR stuff stock mounting locations!!!!!!
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im back halfing my car and im just gonna take some 2x3 square tube and connect it to the front frame and the rear crossmember and the cage will more than stiffen up the rest. but yeah do it right the first time, if you plan on running 8s but as of right now want to still street drive it and run 11s or 10s then maybe do say front suspension first cause that can still be streetable then work your way into the 8s. -tony-
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