When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

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01-22-2006, 03:19 AM

kartracer55

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When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

How much power do they handle before chassis/body flex becomes a problem? Any specific 1/4 times (ie once you get into the low 12's or when your makin 400ftlbs)?

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01-22-2006, 03:53 AM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

chassis flex is a problem with any mustang, i put subframes on my car and noticed a huge difference in stiffness

01-22-2006, 03:59 AM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

I would not take any mustang with sticky tires to the strip and launch it with no subframes connectors..stock or not that is just my opinon.

01-22-2006, 12:09 PM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

they flew stock thats why its so important to stiffen the chassis

01-22-2006, 12:22 PM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

hatchback are just terrible for flex....my 89 I have never rev'd it and dumped the clutch but still have marks with the hatch has rubbed[:@]

01-22-2006, 10:20 PM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

bone stock they flex. driving the street at 2000rpms just cruzing the body flexes as you go over bumps. thats why sub-frames are one of the best mods you can do....and very cheap

01-22-2006, 10:32 PM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

I would concur with whoever it was that said ' they flex stock'
I would believe that because Ford did not spend an extra nickel on the chassis.......

01-22-2006, 11:36 PM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

" they flex stock' get some subframe connectors and you will be fine.

01-23-2006, 12:28 AM

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RE: When do 87-92's get chassis flex?

Also, while youre at it, see if you can get your torque box's reinforced

chassis stiffening is one thing i definatly wouldnt skimp on, the stiffer your chassis, the better your suspension will work