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Bradfather · 05-01-2016, 06:56 PM

I'm not racing. But lets say I was going racing! I want the frame to withstand the twisting from the power of the motor. The trans will be a rebuilt TH400. All I want to know is what do I need to do to strengthen the frame so it can withstand the torque from a 502.

Do I need cross members? Do I need a x-frame? Do I need sub-frame connectors? Do I need something else that I have no clue that is out there on the market?

Pretty sure you just can't drop a 502 in a truck without doing some frame modification to withstand the twist.

05-01-2016, 06:56 PM	#5
Bradfather Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: East Troy, WI Posts: 23	Re: 1966 Frame Questions I'm not racing. But lets say I was going racing! I want the frame to withstand the twisting from the power of the motor. The trans will be a rebuilt TH400. All I want to know is what do I need to do to strengthen the frame so it can withstand the torque from a 502. Do I need cross members? Do I need a x-frame? Do I need sub-frame connectors? Do I need something else that I have no clue that is out there on the market? Pretty sure you just can't drop a 502 in a truck without doing some frame modification to withstand the twist.