Torque boxes, when to upgrade?

Rick 91GT · 03-15-2001, 06:04 AM

I woulds say it would be a good idea to increase the strength at any level just to prevent the problem if it wants to occur down the road. The upper battle boxes to me are a joke...I welded all around the entire seam on the bottom, I belive that would be stronger then the plate from behind and the couple stitch welds they use, but different strokes for different folks.

The lower system is a good idea I made my own from Stainless Stell so they will never rust, Some will say that Stainless is brittle but it all depends on what grade you use, I used a very hi-grade of stainless, they were a very good investment. I also revamped their design to give som additional support. I also made plates that go across the bottom of the box, like the Wolfe system this totally boxes them in to give even more strength. A set of sub-frame connectors would also go a long way good luck with the juice!

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03-15-2001, 06:04 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I woulds say it would be a good idea to increase the strength at any level just to prevent the problem if it wants to occur down the road. The upper battle boxes to me are a joke...I welded all around the entire seam on the bottom, I belive that would be stronger then the plate from behind and the couple stitch welds they use, but different strokes for different folks. The lower system is a good idea I made my own from Stainless Stell so they will never rust, Some will say that Stainless is brittle but it all depends on what grade you use, I used a very hi-grade of stainless, they were a very good investment. I also revamped their design to give som additional support. I also made plates that go across the bottom of the box, like the Wolfe system this totally boxes them in to give even more strength. A set of sub-frame connectors would also go a long way good luck with the juice! ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98