3rd Gen Camaro Frames

Old 08-30-2012, 05:05 AM
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My 85 has frame connectors. What is the difference between a frame connector and frame braces? Which should be used for 600hp? or does it make any difference?
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Old 08-30-2012, 10:56 AM
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I don't know about frame braces, but with 600 ponies, frame connectors would be a good idea.
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Old 08-30-2012, 01:06 PM
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i would say weld in conectors and maybe even a cage
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:58 PM
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Ditto on welding the connecters and installing a minimum 6 point cage with door bars. You would be ASTOUNDED at how much more consistent your setup will be on a stiff base.
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Old 08-30-2012, 04:29 PM
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This car is a 1/8 drag car only. I have the frame connectors welded. I saw an ad for frame braces that's why I wondered about them compared to connectors.
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Old 08-31-2012, 08:16 AM
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x2. on at least a 6 point cage.
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Old 08-31-2012, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by itsabird
x2. on at least a 6 point cage.
yep... had a car crash today here at NY....the wind gust pretty much pushed him into the guardrail today .... i think he was glad he had a cage
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Old 09-01-2012, 05:57 AM
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600 HP and no cage??
I hope you own a glass shop to replace all the windshields you will replace. :lol:
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Old 09-02-2012, 10:06 AM
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Who said I didn't have a roll cage? The cage is a 12 point cage, cerfified by NHRA tech.
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Old 09-02-2012, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jreiley
Who said I didn't have a roll cage? The cage is a 12 point cage, cerfified by NHRA tech.
if ya got no frame ties or braces in the car .... what is your "cert" cage welded too? just curious :?
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