whats the smallest pipe to go with for a SFC
05-22-2005, 12:24 AM
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whats the smallest pipe to go with for a SFC I'm looking at building my own sub frames connectors and wondering what size pipe I should use. I'm thinking either a 1- 1/4 or 1-1/2 but is the 1-1/2 overkill, will it realy hold everything together well or is it just adding extra weight and taking up more ground clearance. Not sure how easy different size pipes bend or twist, so any info will help.
05-22-2005, 05:02 PM
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I am not an expert but I have looked at alot of different designs for 4th gen F bodies. 1 5/8" is about the smallest you will find for most over the counter designs. Exceptions being double diamond units that use smaller pieces in a matrix. Also, as far as subframes go there is no such thing as over kill.
If you want them to tuck up nicely then 2" round tube will just fit in the pinch/rocker area. With 2" square tube they will have to hang down a little. Most of the better units use heavy gauge roll bar tubing.
If you are tallented enough to build your own, then I say leave the compromise of over the counter designe behind and build them as strong as possible. The problem with these cars is that it is very difficult to tie the connectors into the rear subframe. Most designs connect to the front subframe and to the control arm mounting points at the back. If you can figure out a way to connect to the rear subframe without loosing too much ground clearance you will have a very good design.
JA
I am not an expert but I have looked at alot of different designs for 4th gen F bodies. 1 5/8" is about the smallest you will find for most over the counter designs. Exceptions being double diamond units that use smaller pieces in a matrix. Also, as far as subframes go there is no such thing as over kill.
If you want them to tuck up nicely then 2" round tube will just fit in the pinch/rocker area. With 2" square tube they will have to hang down a little. Most of the better units use heavy gauge roll bar tubing.
If you are tallented enough to build your own, then I say leave the compromise of over the counter designe behind and build them as strong as possible. The problem with these cars is that it is very difficult to tie the connectors into the rear subframe. Most designs connect to the front subframe and to the control arm mounting points at the back. If you can figure out a way to connect to the rear subframe without loosing too much ground clearance you will have a very good design.
JA
05-22-2005, 05:39 PM
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If you are tallented enough to build your own, then I say leave the compromise of over the counter designe behind and build them as strong as possible. The problem with these cars is that it is very difficult to tie the connectors into the rear subframe. Most designs connect to the front subframe and to the control arm mounting points at the back. If you can figure out a way to connect to the rear subframe without loosing too much ground clearance you will have a very good design.
JA
If you are tallented enough to build your own, then I say leave the compromise of over the counter designe behind and build them as strong as possible. The problem with these cars is that it is very difficult to tie the connectors into the rear subframe. Most designs connect to the front subframe and to the control arm mounting points at the back. If you can figure out a way to connect to the rear subframe without loosing too much ground clearance you will have a very good design.
JA