Sub frame connectors, roll cage ?????

84GT350-1 · 05-07-2004, 09:23 PM

At what point of E.T. or horse power level is sub frame connectors and or a cage needed in a fox body. I know sub frame connectors should be used in any performance fox body. Can mid to low 12's with slicks twist up the body. I would like to do something with my 89 2.3 LX coupe, maybe a 351W or 5.0 and keep the interior stock with no roll cage. Thanks....

tireburner163 · 05-08-2004, 02:12 PM

Sub-frames are benificial to even a stock mustang. I'd put them on ASAP.

According to the NHRA you need a 6 point roll bar to run 11.99 or faster in a hardtop and 13.99 or faster in a vert.

You need a 10 point roll cage to run 9.99 or faster.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

420nitro · 05-08-2004, 02:35 PM

I agree! get those sub-frame connectores on A.S.A.P!!!
And something to help in the torque box area too.

IHRA has upped the bar and cage rules this year too I think. You might want to look at that as well if needed.

drudis · 05-11-2004, 09:59 AM

Get subframes WELDED in before you start wrinkling your body panels!

05-07-2004, 09:23 PM	#1
84GT350-1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Willard Ohio Posts: 60	Sub frame connectors, roll cage ????? At what point of E.T. or horse power level is sub frame connectors and or a cage needed in a fox body. I know sub frame connectors should be used in any performance fox body. Can mid to low 12's with slicks twist up the body. I would like to do something with my 89 2.3 LX coupe, maybe a 351W or 5.0 and keep the interior stock with no roll cage. Thanks.... __________________ 1967 mustang fastback drag car. tube chassis. 468 BBF.. 1989 LX notch 1982 GT 2003 F350 6.0

05-08-2004, 02:12 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Sub-frames are benificial to even a stock mustang. I'd put them on ASAP. According to the NHRA you need a 6 point roll bar to run 11.99 or faster in a hardtop and 13.99 or faster in a vert. You need a 10 point roll cage to run 9.99 or faster. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-11-2004, 09:59 AM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Get subframes WELDED in before you start wrinkling your body panels! __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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05-08-2004, 02:35 PM	#3
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	I agree! get those sub-frame connectores on A.S.A.P!!! And something to help in the torque box area too. IHRA has upped the bar and cage rules this year too I think. You might want to look at that as well if needed.