Chassis bending?

MullenMatix · May 26th, 2009, 02:56 AM

I have an '01 gt I was wondering at what kind of hp should I start worrying about bending the chassis?

03SonicBoom · May 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Subframe connectors are always a good investment even w/ stock horsepower.

jivepepper · May 26th, 2009, 07:35 AM

I ran over 500+ for over 2 years, and 400+ a couples years before that, and 350+ 2 years prior to that with no subframes going to the track often. I could feel the car twist with 500+ at the track with dr's.

I was lucky and everything was still nice and straight when I finally installed them with my 8 point roll bar. It made such a difference I wish I would have did it sooner.

Lefty · May 26th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

Subframe connectors are always a good investment even w/ stock horsepower.

Correction, *FULL-LENGTH* subframe connectors.

B0B · May 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

yeah.. it doesn't matter what power you're putting down. Subframes make a HUGE difference. i can't wait to put a cage in mine it will make it very solid. your car will hold the road better and not flex as bad. as far as the chassis itself actually bending.. it depends on how much traction you're putting down. i would imagine that with slicks and bolt-ons you can bend the chassis. i broke my upper torque box out with 380rwhp and street tires..

May 26th, 2009, 02:56 AM	#1
MullenMatix Newbie 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	Chassis bending? I have an '01 gt I was wondering at what kind of hp should I start worrying about bending the chassis?

May 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM	#2
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	Subframe connectors are always a good investment even w/ stock horsepower. __________________

May 26th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#3
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I ran over 500+ for over 2 years, and 400+ a couples years before that, and 350+ 2 years prior to that with no subframes going to the track often. I could feel the car twist with 500+ at the track with dr's. I was lucky and everything was still nice and straight when I finally installed them with my 8 point roll bar. It made such a difference I wish I would have did it sooner. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

May 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#5
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah.. it doesn't matter what power you're putting down. Subframes make a HUGE difference. i can't wait to put a cage in mine it will make it very solid. your car will hold the road better and not flex as bad. as far as the chassis itself actually bending.. it depends on how much traction you're putting down. i would imagine that with slicks and bolt-ons you can bend the chassis. i broke my upper torque box out with 380rwhp and street tires.. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

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