Re: Cuda subframe connectors
[Re: desomod]
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02/22/11 01:59 AM
02/22/11 01:59 AM
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DaytonaTurbo
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Any suggestions on whose subframe connectors would be best for this application?
Best would be ones that require cutting and welding to your floor, period. Anything else would be a compromise. There are bolt on ones that don't touch your floor and just attach at the front and rear subframes. Although with a 528 and a stick shift I would at least weld those at a bare minimum. I would suspect bolts would tend to want to wallow out the holes they're in and with bolts there will always be some flex.
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Re: Cuda subframe connectors
[Re: Boise Chall]
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02/28/11 04:41 PM
02/28/11 04:41 PM
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The XV's are a joke too just buy some 2x4 rectangular steel tube and make the yourself $150 less and will be the same amount of cutting and fitting work
this is what we do.
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Re: Cuda subframe connectors
[Re: TC@HP2]
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02/28/11 06:27 PM
02/28/11 06:27 PM
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jbc426
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U S Cartool.
These hardly qualify as limited welding.
True, but it won't show nearly as much as the cowl support welds, once they burn through the engine compartment paint by the shock towers.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Cuda subframe connectors
[Re: desomod]
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03/05/11 09:51 PM
03/05/11 09:51 PM
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Hotchkis
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Thats great, thanks. I know Hotchkis, XV Motorsports, M.P. and a few others make them but did not have any personal experience with any of them and don't really feel like experimenting!
Desomod,
Our subframe connectors ( link ) are easy to install. They bolt in at the rear and require just a little bit of welding in the front.
This image shows the front tacked in and ready to weld:
Read the full instructions in this PDF:
http://www.hotchkis.net/_uploaded_files/4011s40104011linstructions220file.pdf
Our subframe connectors are very effective and have been working great for our E-Max Challenger.
They really increase body stiffness, as you can see in this photo of a Challenger with one jack stand.
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Re: Cuda subframe connectors
[Re: wegner426]
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03/25/11 02:00 AM
03/25/11 02:00 AM
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Sante Fe Springs, CA
Hotchkis
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Hey Wegner426, If you get a minute, check out the following PDF document of our installation instructions. You’ll see that the rear of our connector bolts in and sandwiches the floor pan with the front leaf mount of the leaf spring. The front of the connector is welded to the lateral torsion bar crossmember. It also intersects the forward frame rail to give it optimal support. You can read the full instructions in this PDF: PDF DOC We designed ours to be much easier and less invasive to install than other brands and they REALLY work. This image of the car lifted by one jackstand illustrates the rigidity of our subframe connectors. The owner of this car is a drag racer, and she reports the car tracks straighter down the track and launches harder in the 60ft after the subframe install. If you want to find out more details give our tech department a call: 1-888-735-6425
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