Need some opinions here on SFC's

EHardy1971 · 01-16-2008, 11:25 AM

I have been planning on putting some sub frame connectors on my coupe for awhile,but here's the deal,I have the dimensions out of the Mustang Performance Handbook,and I priced the steel at Miller's steel in Anniston(1" x 2" 14 ga square tubing),and a 20' piece is around $22-$25.This would be enough to make a set for the coupe,AND the convertible! Any of you guys tried this before? I just want to see what everybody's thoughts are on this.

04 Mach1 · 01-16-2008, 04:47 PM

I'd do it!

QWKSNKE · 01-16-2008, 06:00 PM

I would be tempted to build my own too now that Kenny Brown is out of business. His was the only connectors I liked.

SvoBrown · 01-16-2008, 06:05 PM

Kerry Brown built his own. I used 1"x2" tubing. I got some pics somewhere. I also added 1" tubing to the outside edge where the body comes together. I think it is called a jack rail. then ladder framed it to the subframe.

http://picasaweb.google.com/svobrown/Intercooler

You need to add the seat brace on to it. This was very easy. Just a little bending. Make sure!!! You have the car flat and the weight on the tires. Or the axle and arms.

tacbear · 01-16-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I would be tempted to build my own too now that Kenny Brown is out of business. His was the only connectors I liked.

EHardy1971 · 01-16-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SvoBrown

Kerry Brown built his own. I used 1"x2" tubing. I got some pics somewhere. I also added 1" tubing to the outside edge where the body comes together. I think it is called a jack rail. then ladder framed it to the subframe.

http://picasaweb.google.com/svobrown/Intercooler

You need to add the seat brace on to it. This was very easy. Just a little bending. Make sure!!! You have the car flat and the weight on the tires. Or the axle and arms.

I'm definately doing the seat braces,luckily my floor pans are'nt cracked through,YET! My old '79 Capri's was,and every time I shifted gears I thought I was sitting in a rocking chair! I thought about the jacking rails,they're not that hard to add on are they?

SvoBrown · 01-16-2008, 08:04 PM

Very easy. Steeda may have a set that you can look at. I know a few people that take it to the frame shop and install them on the rack.

03slobra · 01-16-2008, 08:15 PM

I got a bunch of chevy valve covers and welded them together for my subframe conn.

EHardy1971 · 01-16-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 03slobra

I got a bunch of chevy valve covers and welded them together for my subframe conn.

01-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	Need some opinions here on SFC's I have been planning on putting some sub frame connectors on my coupe for awhile,but here's the deal,I have the dimensions out of the Mustang Performance Handbook,and I priced the steel at Miller's steel in Anniston(1" x 2" 14 ga square tubing),and a 20' piece is around $22-$25.This would be enough to make a set for the coupe,AND the convertible! Any of you guys tried this before? I just want to see what everybody's thoughts are on this. __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

01-16-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
04 Mach1 Bet I red light B4U Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ANNISTON, AL Posts: 975	I'd do it! __________________ 89 gt 2.3 stroked holley head with n12n port high flow intake with great big fart can skunk 2 seat belts with kool glow water squirters and new light up shift knob basically everything from wal-mart art carr C4 10.53@127.3 w/ 1.53 60' 89 gt vert 347 eldebrock heads and intake AOD w/3000 stall unknown with 5spd went 12.7 on steet tires 04 Mach1 automatic flowmaster K+N drop in 13.9

01-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	I would be tempted to build my own too now that Kenny Brown is out of business. His was the only connectors I liked. __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#4
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	Kerry Brown built his own. I used 1"x2" tubing. I got some pics somewhere. I also added 1" tubing to the outside edge where the body comes together. I think it is called a jack rail. then ladder framed it to the subframe. http://picasaweb.google.com/svobrown/Intercooler You need to add the seat brace on to it. This was very easy. Just a little bending. Make sure!!! You have the car flat and the weight on the tires. Or the axle and arms. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne Last edited by SvoBrown; 01-16-2008 at 06:23 PM.

01-16-2008, 08:04 PM	#7
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	Very easy. Steeda may have a set that you can look at. I know a few people that take it to the frame shop and install them on the rack. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

01-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#8
03slobra Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 488	I got a bunch of chevy valve covers and welded them together for my subframe conn. __________________ Preston 1947 mercury 2door coupe 331w/tko 600 project 2003 f350 5in lift 6.0 with upgraded stuff!!!