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01-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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Boxing in the frame ...Yes or No?
I've got a 64 step side I want to build up. I've got a 454 already built for it and "plan" to use a 700R4 tranny. This 454 is a street motor (325 -375 HP) and running 3:50 gears in the back. SO what is the consensus on if I need to box in the frame? I know it would make it stronger, but for a street driven machine do I really need it? ...THX!
Last edited by 11echo; 01-06-2011 at 08:09 PM. |
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01-06-2011, 07:42 PM
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Enjoy your truck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,066
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Re: Boxing in the frame ...Yes or No?
In my opininion, you wouldn't need to box the frame unless you were making 2 - 3 times the horsepower you intend to make.
Greg.
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01-06-2011, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: High Plains of Colorado
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Re: Boxing in the frame ...Yes or No?
For the street my vote would be no.
FYI: Boxing the frame only increases strength by about 17%. |
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