2fast4u
06-22-2005, 10:50 PM
Not sure where to post this but since its its suspension related... I'm finishing up on a 3" DSE mini-tub kit w/ 335's in the rear on a 67 F-body CONVERTIBLE. I purchased a Rock Valley narrowed gas tank and relocated(inward) shackles and 3" drop springs. Room is pretty tight it seems. 4 questions:
- Is there a kit that works well with 3" Mini-Tub kits and avoids clearance issues???
- What size exhaust pipes do you guys recommend for my setup- 2.5" or 3" piping??
- Also, on a convertible I know shimming the X-brace under the car is required for most 2.5" exhaust pipes...but can it be shimmed and still offer proper support to accomodate 3" exhaust pipes as well??
- Lastly, Can I simply remove the X-brace. I'm running the DSE subframe connectors and using their crossmember brace which should add rigidity but being that its a Convertible I'm still a little weary of removing it completely.
BTW, car is mostly for street...but for occasional strip/racing use. 550 horse power and no roll cage.
Thanks, Chris
- Is there a kit that works well with 3" Mini-Tub kits and avoids clearance issues???
- What size exhaust pipes do you guys recommend for my setup- 2.5" or 3" piping??
- Also, on a convertible I know shimming the X-brace under the car is required for most 2.5" exhaust pipes...but can it be shimmed and still offer proper support to accomodate 3" exhaust pipes as well??
- Lastly, Can I simply remove the X-brace. I'm running the DSE subframe connectors and using their crossmember brace which should add rigidity but being that its a Convertible I'm still a little weary of removing it completely.
BTW, car is mostly for street...but for occasional strip/racing use. 550 horse power and no roll cage.
Thanks, Chris