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knight rider WS6 Feb 13, 2007 09:06 PM

SFC's
 
Is it worth getting the 3 point subframe connectors? I have t tops and thought iy would help out more than the 2 point. Are the 2 points just as good as the 3 point??? Am I adding a waste of extra weight here?? Please help me decide. :lurk:

BlackHawk T/A Feb 13, 2007 09:31 PM

IMO, waste. Just get the 2 points.

Silas2k Feb 13, 2007 09:34 PM

2 point here and no complaints, from what i read on here there was limited if at all difference between the two...

WS6.Jay Feb 13, 2007 09:49 PM

The main purpose of the 3-points is to reinforce the floorpan mounting locations of a tunnel mounted torque arm, that way you don't rip the floor pan apart on a hard launch, it ties that mounting location to the rest of the frame. I'd imagine the 3-points would also help handling by tieing each subframe together in the center(with a tunnel mounted torque arm). For drag racing purposes, other than reinforcing those mounting bolts, I don't think they'll help you much. For autox and such, seems like it would make the body a lot more rigid.

WS6.Jay Feb 13, 2007 09:52 PM

Example from UMI's site:
http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2004b.jpg

Sharpe Feb 13, 2007 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by WS6.Jay

An example of what? I don't see anything. Looks like a stock suspended car to me.











:eek:

subtlez28 Feb 14, 2007 12:12 AM

This is a hottly debated topic here.
Some would say the chassis is plenty stiff, and they are dead weight.
I am one of those people. Had 3pt SLPs--took them off.

Flawless02SS Feb 14, 2007 09:53 AM

2 pt are better then nothing, but I say 3 pt all the way. My Kenny Browns are awesome!!

98hardtopSS Feb 14, 2007 11:00 AM

i just got everything you see in that umi pic...cant wait to get it all on and see how much it improves traction, i am told lca's and torque arm are a must for drag racing...the 3point is just made if you want to mount the torque arm to the tunnel like you see in that picture. if that doesnt look like a much stronger set up then i dont know what i am missing???

3.4camaro Feb 14, 2007 03:36 PM

it will VASTLY improve traction.like night and day

i did a complete switch with all Spohn(and SLP 3-points, and BMR relocation brackets) stuff, and its awesome.

the other day on the street i dumped the clutch at 2500 with sumitomo tires and a ram HD clutch, no spin, no hop, no bog. it just went. :pimp:

BlackHawk T/A Feb 14, 2007 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by WS6.Jay
The main purpose of the 3-points is to reinforce the floorpan mounting locations of a tunnel mounted torque arm, that way you don't rip the floor pan apart on a hard launch, it ties that mounting location to the rest of the frame. I'd imagine the 3-points would also help handling by tieing each subframe together in the center(with a tunnel mounted torque arm). For drag racing purposes, other than reinforcing those mounting bolts, I don't think they'll help you much. For autox and such, seems like it would make the body a lot more rigid.

Other way around, actually you prevent the car from twisting on a hard launch. For road racing if you already have a properly setup car you may/may not be able to tell the difference with SFC's.

knight rider WS6 Feb 14, 2007 10:09 PM

Do you need the middle brace to tie the two sfc's together? I'm talkin' the 3 pont brace.

98hardtopSS Feb 14, 2007 10:25 PM

you only need the middle brace if you want to run the shorter torque arm that mounts on the tunnel. it takes the stress off the tranny and is supposed to be alot stronger. which equals better traction and short times. some also come with a driveshaft loop as well

knight rider WS6 Feb 15, 2007 09:38 PM

Is there anything bad about the 3 point over the 2 point?

knight rider WS6 Feb 15, 2007 10:29 PM

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

98TA Bandit Feb 15, 2007 11:36 PM

Go 2 It is awsome so much tighter, great traction!!!!!!

Pipelayaz Feb 16, 2007 09:04 AM

Can you put true duals on a car that has 3 point SFC's?

3.4camaro Feb 16, 2007 03:58 PM

yes, you can. your welder just has to not be an idiot.


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