11-27-2006, 07:06 PM
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Location: Hillsboro,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch built CSX style frame, Carbon fiber body, 393 Stroker, T-bird IRS, T5
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Tranny tunnel cage?
On the original style frames, have any of you added a tranny tunnel cage for extra stiffening like the Factory Five style support?
I was thinking (always a dangerous thing) that I could make the tranny support cross brace removable by cutting it about a 1/2" from the rails and putting matching bolted plates on each end so it can be removed and replaced when removing the tranny. However,I'm afraid it would weaken the chassis to remove a piece at that point, hence wanting to add some stiffening to the chassis. Also thought it might add some stiffening for road racing applications.
What would be the downside to doing this? I admit I haven't gotten past the "what if" stage of this idea yet, but it sounds do-able and won't substantially alter the appearance or the car.
Throw your 2 cent's worth in here guys! 
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