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[Wickd GT]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Remember where I heard it now.

The guy that installed Edgar's minitubs is the one that stated chromemoly cages expire after the 3rd recert. He also mentioned that there is not enough weight savings to pick chrome moly over mild steel to justify the cost.

Also, I thought fox body cars had more room in the interior compared to any 94-up stang

Exactly. The guy who did my minitubs, said to me that chromemoly is not worth the money, thinking it is going to save weight. When I got my car recertify, I ask the NHRA inspector about it, he told me, 3 certifications up to 4 maybe. Why? Most of the cars that have these cages are running in the 8.50s or faster, chassis fatigue and cages start to give a bit, movement, that's why most of these cars sell them after a season or back to the chassis shop to replace old ones and add new ones to reinforce it more. This what he said " Why do you think NASCAR boys use mild steel" so when they crash the mild steel bends, he said can you imaging a Nascar car built only of chromemoly?


Edgar

[96GTS]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Also, I thought fox body cars had more room in the interior compared to any 94-up stang

Never had a fox so I cant comment. Maybe their 94+ cages just suck.