Need some help guys

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  1. BossMaverick302

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    So i need to put some bracing under my car to prevent frame twist for racing. any suggestions?
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Sub frame connectors or a minimum 6 point cage.
     
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    alright. thanks bud i'll get on that asap.

    i'll go for sub frame it's still gonna be a driver (mainly cruises) just with accessive horsepower for the weekends the strip calls my name.
    also might be picking up a 73 2 door 302 car for the circle track
     
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    check out alston/chassis engineering... they make subframe connectors for our cars.
    Have fun!!!
     
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    Alright thanks a lot!
     
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    This is one of those situations where having a race car is nice, but having it streetable too can cause some headaches
     
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    Subframe connectors helped a lot on my car. You could see the twist in the tranny tunnel.:)
     
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    Sub-frame connectors is just a "first step" in making the car more rigid.
    A good roll cage will more than double the twist resistance.
     
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