Stiffening a Convertible Chassis

jtillery · April 24th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Most of you probably know but I am building a 92 convertible. It will have a mildly upgraded 5.0l with a Paxton 10-12psi supercharger on it. I am guessing the horsepower and torque will be in the low 400s. I don't want to tear this thing to shreds, so I just bought a NHRA legal 6 point roll bar/cage. The car will be mainly driven on the street, but it will see some track time. I also plan on getting a strut tower and k member brace. I have sub frame connectors, but didn't know if those would help any with the roll cage/bar installed. Any other chassis stiffening that you would recommend?

HMUSN · April 24th, 2007, 11:12 AM

jacking rails

in floors

89StangGT · April 24th, 2007, 11:17 AM

with frame connectors and a 6 point you will be good to go.

Stangzilla · April 24th, 2007, 11:30 PM

If you want you can also look in an x-brace.. evolution motorsports makes a nice piece.. check it out..

April 24th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#1
jtillery Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Euclid, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stiffening a Convertible Chassis Most of you probably know but I am building a 92 convertible. It will have a mildly upgraded 5.0l with a Paxton 10-12psi supercharger on it. I am guessing the horsepower and torque will be in the low 400s. I don't want to tear this thing to shreds, so I just bought a NHRA legal 6 point roll bar/cage. The car will be mainly driven on the street, but it will see some track time. I also plan on getting a strut tower and k member brace. I have sub frame connectors, but didn't know if those would help any with the roll cage/bar installed. Any other chassis stiffening that you would recommend? __________________ Current Mustangs: 2004 Cobra Convertible 1993 5.0 LX Hatchback 1992 5.0 LX Convertible

April 24th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	jacking rails in floors __________________

April 24th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#3
89StangGT Moderator SVT Cobra Mustang Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,876 iTrader: 0 reviews	with frame connectors and a 6 point you will be good to go. __________________ There's a reason Ford codenamed them the Terminator

April 24th, 2007, 11:30 PM	#4
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want you can also look in an x-brace.. evolution motorsports makes a nice piece.. check it out.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

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