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> What do I really need to re-enforce with a 400 HP car?, Re-enforcement panels
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post Nov 7 2019, 08:20 PM
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Gents,
I already have purchased Mad Dogs GT steel reinforcement panels for the wheel well and surrounding area. I am seriously considering purchasing the Longs reinforcemen panels as well and “maybe” the trailing arm kit. Gents, what do I really need? It’s gonna be a street car for me but I don’t want to short change the build. The trailing arm reinforcement has been hotly debated here in the past. ANY input from people here with direct knowledge would really be appreciated. My car is at a
Spot where now would be the time to do whatever I end up deciding. Power will be and LS1 with possibly a mild cam. 380-430 HP ish.
Thank you very much,
Brett
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post Nov 7 2019, 08:24 PM
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I buy into the theory that the trailing arms bend before the chassis and they are cheap to replace. I would buy or make a suspension console reinforcement, like what tangerine racing has. It's not as much the HP as the wide tires that rip the pivots from the consoles. The Brad Mayer long kit is the one to get if you don't care about originality.
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post Nov 7 2019, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 7 2019, 06:24 PM) *

I buy into the theory that the trailing arms bend before the chassis and they are cheap to replace. I would buy or make a suspension console reinforcement, like what tangerine racing has. It's not as much the HP as the wide tires that rip the pivots from the consoles. The Brad Mayer long kit is the one to get if you don't care about originality.


Mad Dogs longitudinal reinforcement goes on the inside (cab) Brads on the outside as I recall. Brads are a fair amount more expensive. Worth the extra expense? How difficult is the install for a Good
Welder? Thank you for responding.
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Gearup   What do I really need to re-enforce with a 400 HP car?   Nov 7 2019, 08:20 PM
mepstein   I buy into the theory that the trailing arms bend ...   Nov 7 2019, 08:24 PM
Gearup   I buy into the theory that the trailing arms bend...   Nov 7 2019, 08:29 PM
tygaboy   Remember, you're more than 4x-ing the amount o...   Nov 7 2019, 08:35 PM
Gearup   Remember, you're more than 4x-ing the amount ...   Nov 7 2019, 08:39 PM
tygaboy   Remember, you're more than 4x-ing the amount...   Nov 7 2019, 08:44 PM
Krieger   Remember, you're more than 4x-ing the amount...   Nov 7 2019, 09:01 PM
Chi-town   The last car I built flexed more than I liked with...   Nov 7 2019, 08:42 PM
Krieger   Chris has cages with strippers too! If you nee...   Nov 7 2019, 09:03 PM
Andyrew   All 914's need the longs reinforced. 400hp o...   Nov 7 2019, 09:59 PM
ClayPerrine   400hp or more importantly the torque needs reall...   Nov 8 2019, 07:13 AM
Andyrew   400hp or more importantly the torque needs real...   Nov 8 2019, 07:31 AM
ClayPerrine   [quote name='ClayPerrine' post='2760347' date='No...   Nov 9 2019, 06:49 AM
Chi-town   The plates for the trailing arms are a waste. If y...   Nov 7 2019, 10:05 PM
mepstein   The best way would be to assemble the car and run ...   Nov 8 2019, 07:53 AM
Tdskip   Long kit isn’t that hard to do if the interior i...   Nov 8 2019, 08:23 AM
RickS   With 400hp I would recommend your sphincter.   Nov 9 2019, 12:56 AM
Superhawk996   With 400hp I would recommend your sphincter. ...   Nov 9 2019, 12:34 PM
rick 918-S   Never reinforced the Alien :assimilate: :confuse...   Nov 9 2019, 05:34 AM
Andyrew   Sticky tires or streets? The top moves quite a b...   Nov 9 2019, 07:51 AM
Superhawk996   Smart aleck response coming in 3 ... 2 ... 1 Rein...   Nov 9 2019, 12:33 PM
Gearup   Who sells a bolt in ready cage that is good on the...   Nov 9 2019, 04:52 PM
Superhawk996   Who sells a bolt in ready cage that is good on th...   Nov 9 2019, 05:04 PM


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