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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Okay I have no idea what section this belongs in cause I cant find any info on this. Mods move this if I am wrong but this falls under fabrication work lol. What, where, how much should you cut off the front of an F-body? I am trying to loose as much weight as I can. I can cut, weld, and fab no problem but I dont want to get greedy and cut too much. Anyone have some good advise that has a car running deep 10's or faster?
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A lot of people checking this out but no one has any info or opinion.
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I cut mine right in front of the strut towers. reduced weight by 120 pounds or more after fabricating my front section.
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look in the drag racing section tons of real good info on weight reduction
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look in the drag racing section tons of real good info on weight reduction
I know but it really doesnt talk about the fab work or structural integrity after its done.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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saw-zaw everything that looks like it don't belong ;-)
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