subframe connectors and traction issues

blackVortechGT · July 13th, 2009, 04:42 AM

For starters I purchased a 2000 GT with vortech v1 on it. the car was running 12 psi max but i switched from the 3.12 pulley to the 3.6 (wish i would have got a 3.33 now) the car has some pretty worn out 245 tires on it right now. they are on 17's and are summer tires. when i bought the car I could not go full throttle in the first two gears above 3500rpm or i got bad wheel spin, now that i changed the pulley it's better but not great. My eventual plan for the car is to have around 500-550rwhp. Right now I am thinking of getting the steeda subframe connectors or maximum motorsports ones from american muscle, just seeing which ones people would think are better for my long term goal. Also am thinking of getting 18's with 285's out back, lower control arms, possibly adjustable upper control arms if they would help the traction aspect, fully adjustable struts and shocks(possibly coilovers on front if they will aid in traction) and different springs over winter. car has 3.73 gears also. any info is appreciated! I'm just wanting straight line traction for the most part but it's not going to be a full on drag car.

99blkcobra · July 13th, 2009, 04:53 AM

mm subframe connectors

HBK_2007 · July 13th, 2009, 05:59 AM

mm sub frame connectors. hell mm everything if u can afford it. if ur gonna do coil over, do all 4 corners, ur be way better off

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 06:11 AM

Good god, I dont know why everyone on this site is quick to say MM for eveything. MM is an awsome company and I would recomend them to any one. I have a few of there parts at that. On the other hand, Steeda, griggs, and others make just as good if not some parts better and for less. As far as SF's go, take your pic from the reputable companies, the quality is about the same.

HBK_2007 · July 13th, 2009, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by mustang_gtr_99

Good god, I dont know why everyone on this site is quick to say MM for eveything. MM is an awsome company and I would recomend them to any one. I have a few of there parts at that. On the other hand, Steeda, griggs, and others make just as good if not some parts better and for less. As far as SF's go, take your pic from the reputable companies, the quality is about the same.

thats why i said if u can afford it. the only thing i plan on getting from them is thier rear coil over kit and torque arm w/ panhardbar

and i dont mean to sound mean, but everytime i see ur screen-name, the gtr with the forged piston, rotary turbo with headers video pops in my head, lol

mustang_gtr_99 · July 13th, 2009, 06:31 AM

Yah, I get that a lot, doesnt bother me, lol ; ) I want the MM 6 point roll bar

BlckBullitt01 · July 13th, 2009, 08:43 AM

Drag radials

Jazzer The Cat · July 13th, 2009, 08:47 AM

OP, I would def. recommend some full-length weld-in SFC's and MM does make a nice set, but will not solve a wheel spin issue. In this case, I would recommend a set of Kenny Brown Matrix ones for better support. If you want to go REALLY hard-core, go for a set of Griggs upper & lower for the best support possible short of going full roll-cage. The Griggs set will require you remove the entire interior of your ride to install, but will give you support you can see in one of my sig pics.

Jazzer

PS. I sure hope you have something more than stock internals on your ride if you plan on 500+ HP. If not, I would expect to hear a very loud boom at some point in your future.

jivepepper · July 13th, 2009, 10:07 AM

I had custom ones made and tied into the 8 point roll cage.

sxynerd · July 13th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I made my own X-cross out of square stock. The fitment is better than MM and it's just as strong.

209STANG · July 13th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Just by getting wider tires 245 are way to small for the power u have, lower control arms and subframes should help a lot on u traction problem. I just got mm subframes installed and love dem they make great quality parts but alil more expensive then others but I would recommend them.but I suggest u get wider tires first they will help u most in ur case 245 way to small even for me and all I have is full exhaust and bolt ons switched my rear 245s for 275s and helped alot .

Fluffy The Rhino · July 13th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Always best to fornicate before making these kinds of decisions.

Lefty · July 13th, 2009, 01:06 PM

^

blackVortechGT · July 13th, 2009, 03:12 PM

thanks for the input everyone. Jazzer, I plan on grabbing a MMR shortblock once the cars paid off. motors only got 8K on it right now so I'm going to run at 8lbs for now.

Jazzer The Cat · July 13th, 2009, 03:29 PM

ahhhhhh..... the Flufster

July 13th, 2009, 04:42 AM	#1
blackVortechGT Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	subframe connectors and traction issues For starters I purchased a 2000 GT with vortech v1 on it. the car was running 12 psi max but i switched from the 3.12 pulley to the 3.6 (wish i would have got a 3.33 now) the car has some pretty worn out 245 tires on it right now. they are on 17's and are summer tires. when i bought the car I could not go full throttle in the first two gears above 3500rpm or i got bad wheel spin, now that i changed the pulley it's better but not great. My eventual plan for the car is to have around 500-550rwhp. Right now I am thinking of getting the steeda subframe connectors or maximum motorsports ones from american muscle, just seeing which ones people would think are better for my long term goal. Also am thinking of getting 18's with 285's out back, lower control arms, possibly adjustable upper control arms if they would help the traction aspect, fully adjustable struts and shocks(possibly coilovers on front if they will aid in traction) and different springs over winter. car has 3.73 gears also. any info is appreciated! I'm just wanting straight line traction for the most part but it's not going to be a full on drag car.

July 13th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#2
99blkcobra Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,741 iTrader: 2 reviews	mm subframe connectors __________________ 1999 Mustang Cobra (rebuilding, someday...) 1996 civic dd [/SIZE] MM Cobra Club #3

July 13th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#3
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 2009 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,832 iTrader: 0 reviews	mm sub frame connectors. hell mm everything if u can afford it. if ur gonna do coil over, do all 4 corners, ur be way better off __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, SLP Loudmouth

July 13th, 2009, 06:11 AM	#4
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Good god, I dont know why everyone on this site is quick to say MM for eveything. MM is an awsome company and I would recomend them to any one. I have a few of there parts at that. On the other hand, Steeda, griggs, and others make just as good if not some parts better and for less. As far as SF's go, take your pic from the reputable companies, the quality is about the same. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

July 13th, 2009, 06:31 AM	#6
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yah, I get that a lot, doesnt bother me, lol ; ) I want the MM 6 point roll bar __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

July 13th, 2009, 08:43 AM	#7
BlckBullitt01 Regular TT Bullitt Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 263 iTrader: 2 reviews	Drag radials

July 13th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#9
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had custom ones made and tied into the 8 point roll cage. __________________ 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

July 13th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#10
sxynerd Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 457 iTrader: 0 reviews	I made my own X-cross out of square stock. The fitment is better than MM and it's just as strong.

July 13th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#11
209STANG Regular 03 Mustang GT 14.3@99.43 first time at track Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nor cal Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just by getting wider tires 245 are way to small for the power u have, lower control arms and subframes should help a lot on u traction problem. I just got mm subframes installed and love dem they make great quality parts but alil more expensive then others but I would recommend them.but I suggest u get wider tires first they will help u most in ur case 245 way to small even for me and all I have is full exhaust and bolt ons switched my rear 245s for 275s and helped alot .

July 13th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#12
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,377 iTrader: 0 reviews	Always best to fornicate before making these kinds of decisions. __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

July 13th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#13
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	^ __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

July 13th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#14
blackVortechGT Newbie 2000 mustang gt Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the input everyone. Jazzer, I plan on grabbing a MMR shortblock once the cars paid off. motors only got 8K on it right now so I'm going to run at 8lbs for now.

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