What do I really need to re-enforce with a 400 HP car?, Re-enforcement panels |
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What do I really need to re-enforce with a 400 HP car?, Re-enforcement panels |
Gearup |
Nov 7 2019, 08:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
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 |
Chi-town |
Nov 7 2019, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
The last car I built flexed more than I liked with a stock 1.8 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Things I would recommend: A full cage tied into the rear trans mounts and engine mount points A functional reinforcement of the trailing arms and mounting points. When I say functional I mean something better than heavy metal plates welded all over. This isn't 1970 there are better ways without adding 50+lbs to the car (sprung and unsprung). |
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