Are subframe connectors worth it?

Some of the hottest performance muscle cars are built on the unibody platform. Adding in a set of subframe connectors is a sure-fire way to stiffen up the chassis and help prevent loss in performance. …

Do subframe connectors make a difference?

Subframe connectors are steel tube reinforcements that are welded to the bottom of the car. They connect the stock front and rear subframes together. This strengthens the flexible floorpan between the two subframes, and greatly increases the rigidity of the Mustang’s unibody chassis.

Are subframe connectors worth it Mustang?

For those who grew up with Fox-body and SN-95 Mustangs, we’ve learned that adding subframe connectors improves chassis integrity and provides a solid foundation for further performance enhancements. See all 30 photos Frame connectors are a must in any Mustang that will see hard use on the street or the track.

Who owns Team Z Motorsports?

owner David Zimmerman
According to Team Z’s owner David Zimmerman, the growth they have been experiencing is off the charts because they’re always taking on new projects due to demand for their quality work.

How much does a subframe replacement cost?

“You’ve got to figure about $300 to $600 for a decent used part, and anything from $300 to $1,000 in labor to replace it; plus whatever things break or die or have to be replaced during the swap – including fluids, and exhaust components.

Do frame connectors work?

It is well documented that chassis flex can and will rob performance. So, stiffening your car’s chassis with subframe connectors will provide several benefits like improved handling, better launches, improved ride quality, and even vehicle longevity. We can say handling is improved because chassis flex will be reduced.

What is a subframe bushing?

Your BMWs subframe bushings were designed to mitigate vibration and harshness. When mileage accumulates these bushings dry out, crack, and eventually split. When this happens vibrations and noise increase.

Where is Team Z?

Team Z is an adult triathlon training program in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland for people of all experience and fitness levels. Team Z offers one of the most inclusive, social, and organized triathlon training environments in the country.

Where is Team Z located?

Automotive Parts Store in Taylor, Michigan.

Is it safe to drive with a rusted subframe?

”If your car frame has excessive rust on it to a point where holes start to appear on the frame, or some parts of the frame are missing, this means that the rusting has affected the structural integrity of the frame and it is no longer safe to drive your vehicle.”

Do you need a bracket to install subframe connectors?

This bracket is not required to install subframe connectors. The holes being drilled through the connectors are for the optional, and recommended, center support. “In high-performance applications, the flexing of the entire vehicle and its components affects suspension performance,” states Lino Chestang of Chris Alston Chassisworks.

Where are the subframe connectors on a G-link?

In this install, the front cup fits over the end of the front frame rail, and the rear plate seats along the inside of the frame rail just forward of the leaf-spring bolt. The bracket behind the rear mounting area is the lower arm bracket for Chassisworks’ g-Link rear suspension. This bracket is not required to install subframe connectors.

Do you need to drill holes for subframe connectors?

The bracket behind the rear mounting area is the lower arm bracket for Chassisworks’ g-Link rear suspension. This bracket is not required to install subframe connectors. The holes being drilled through the connectors are for the optional, and recommended, center support.

How are the sub frame connectors installed on a Camaro?

Constructed of boxed, steel tubing (similar to a frame rail), the reinforcement connectors literally tie the two ends of the chassis together. When installed, they run parallel to each other down the length of the floor pans. The shorter sub-frame car now takes on the burly persona of a full-frame vehicle.