Suspension What about these Subframes

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

Wondering if they should be fine to use? My car is just a weekend mostly driving street car, no track and it gets driven normal more than I dawg my cars but I do have fun with them from time to time. Building a 331 stroker now for it and with my combo expecting somewhere around 330 to 360 whp.

The price at $85 is right vs the $140 I spent on the I believe Sve ones I put on the 94 back in around '21 '22 and they look the same lol..

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LILCBRA · Jan 30, 2025

They should be ok as long as they fit and the steel is thick enough.

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

LILCBRA said:
They should be ok as long as they fit and the steel is thick enough.

i'll see if it says what thickness they are and see if the sve ones list how thick they are and compare

LILCBRA · Jan 30, 2025

I scanned that Ebay ad and didn't see anything.

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

LILCBRA said:
I scanned that Ebay ad and didn't see anything.

Ok the Sve's say 1"x2" and I can't imagine they'll be thinner than 1" lol but I'm going to send the ebay seller a message.

Here's what one guy said on another forum:

"I’ve been using standard length weld-in $75 SVE subframe connectors for a decade or so. It’s just metal after all. The main thing I think it’s to get a set that ties into the seat brackets."

LILCBRA · Jan 30, 2025

I meant the wall thickness. I'd imagine that the tubes themselves are probably identical - or close to it - but they may not help as much if they're too thin. OTOH, they'll probably be fine for your application regardless, and I'd guess that they'd be better than nothing at all.

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

LILCBRA said:
I meant the wall thickness. I'd imagine that the tubes themselves are probably identical - or close to it - but they may not help as much if they're too thin. OTOH, they'll probably be fine for your application regardless, and I'd guess that they'd be better than nothing at all.

gotcha gotcha and I'll send him another message. I wonder how thick the walls of the Sve ones are then?

Noobz347 · Jan 30, 2025

Yeah, there is no mention of the construction of those thing whatsoever. For all we know, it's 3D printed ABS. lol

On a side note:
Never really understood why sub-frame connectors weren't made from chrome moly. It's perfect for this. Never even seen a set in moly, that I can recall. WTH?

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

Noobz347 said:
Yeah, there is no mention of the construction of those thing whatsoever. For all we know, it's 3D printed ABS. lol

On a side note:
Never really understood why sub-frame connectors weren't made from chrome moly. It's perfect for this. Never even seen a set in moly, that I can recall. WTH?

I will definitely see if he replies with anything about them and if not I might just air on the side of caution and spend the $140 lol. But I don't want to if they are pretty much the same thing. I defintely want to find that out though.....

Noobz347 · Jan 30, 2025

from6to8 said:
I will definitely see if he replies with anything about them and if not I might just air on the side of caution and spend the $140 lol. But I don't want to if they are pretty much the same thing. I defintely want to find that out though.....

And that's the only thing the dudes here are worried about. It's rolling the dice on Brand-X stuff and we don't want to see you end up with some foil tape for rigidity. hehe

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

Noobz347 said:
And that's the only thing the dudes here are worried about. It's rolling the dice on Brand-X stuff and we don't want to see you end up with some foil tape for rigidity. hehe

lol true.

As for adjustalble fP regulators I might try the Sve from LMR. I do have a billet one I bought back in around 03 04 and it's still going. I'll probbly try the Sve @ $144.

thought about BBK but read some reviews on amazon about some leaking so not sure.

Noobz347 · Jan 30, 2025

from6to8 said:
lol true.

As for adjustalble fP regulators I might try the Sve from LMR. I do have a billet one I bought back in around 03 04 and it's still going. I'll probbly try the Sve @ $144.

thought about BBK but read some reviews on amazon about some leaking so not sure.

I can't offer you much in this area. I'm sorta... anti-adjustable FPR. OEM and done. Back the day when so many of use were trying "cheat" the fuel system, it made sense. With today's tuning options... Not so much.

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

Noobz347 said:
I can't offer you much in this area. I'm sorta... anti-adjustable FPR. OEM and done. Back the day when so many of use were trying "cheat" the fuel system, it made sense. With today's tuning options... Not so much.

yeah my research last year I believe I was reading where a lot of guys were saying they weren't really necessary. I did call the tuner to see what he though and he said it won't hurt to have. So I guess I'll just get one just in case he wants to play with the pressure..

LILCBRA · Jan 30, 2025

Noobz347 said:
Yeah, there is no mention of the construction of those thing whatsoever. For all we know, it's 3D printed ABS. lol

On a side note:
Never really understood why sub-frame connectors weren't made from chrome moly. It's perfect for this. Never even seen a set in moly, that I can recall. WTH?

The ad does say that they're made of steel, but doesn't list wall thickness or tube dimensions. I think - if it were me - I'd shoot that shot. I think they're probably fine for a daily type build. If all else fails, you can compare them to the older SVE set you have (if you still have them that is....).

Noobz347 · Jan 30, 2025

from6to8 said:
I did call the tuner to see what he though and he said it won't hurt to have.

I can go along with this.

A little side story:
A dude on Youtube not long ago, was completely rebuilding a Kenne Bell for a Windsor (hairy job to say the least).
Anywho, I commented early in his project that only an OEM would fit in that kit (he had a Kirban he was planning to use).
A couple months later, new video [short] showing how the Kirban and 3 or 4 other regulators he'd ordered, wouldn't fit. LoL (Ah, well...)

Youtubers... Read your damned comments! lol

AeroCoupe · Jan 30, 2025

Maximum Motorsports - Made of 1.5" x 2" x 0.083" wall thickness rectangular tubing
SVE (LMR) - 1"x 2" Steel Construction, noodled around and found the wall thickness is 0.0625"
Steeda - 1.5" x 2.0" x 0.083"
Kenny Brown - 1.5" x 2.0" x 0.083" mild steel
UPR - 1.25" x 2.0" x 0.083"

Another option is Global West (I have them on both cars) which are made from 1.625" x 0.125" wall DOM tubing. Round tube resists torsional forces better than square or rectangular tube and they install to the side of the factory subframes which increases ground clearance. They offer seat braces (I have them) as well as rocker rails (should be used with a vert) and also offer competition series which is like the Kenny Brown extreme matrix setup.

Anyhow, I would pass on the SVE's as the thinner the wall thickness the less torsional force they can resist compared to a thicker wall unit. Any of the other ones are going to do you a good job.

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

LILCBRA said:
The ad does say that they're made of steel, but doesn't list wall thickness or tube dimensions. I think - if it were me - I'd shoot that shot. I think they're probably fine for a daily type build. If all else fails, you can compare them to the older SVE set you have (if you still have them that is....).

true or worst case I send them back if they look frail lol.

Yeah they are on my 94 Cobra and can compare; would just have to get under the car but wouldn't be able to see inside the tubes heheheee

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

Noobz347 said:
I can go along with this.

A little side story:
A dude on Youtube not long ago, was completely rebuilding a Kenne Bell for a Windsor (hairy job to say the least).
Anywho, I commented early in his project that only an OEM would fit in that kit (he had a Kirban he was planning to use).
A couple months later, new video [short] showing how the Kirban and 3 or 4 other regulators he'd ordered, wouldn't fit. LoL (Ah, well...)

Youtubers... Read your damned comments! lol

lol some of those jokers don't read their comments

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

AeroCoupe said:
Maximum Motorsports - Made of 1.5" x 2" x 0.083" wall thickness rectangular tubing
SVE (LMR) - 1"x 2" Steel Construction, noodled around and found the wall thickness is 0.0625"
Steeda - 1.5" x 2.0" x 0.083"
Kenny Brown - 1.5" x 2.0" x 0.083" mild steel
UPR - 1.25" x 2.0" x 0.083"

Another option is Global West (I have them on both cars) which are made from 1.625" x 0.125" wall DOM tubing. Round tube resists torsional forces better than square or rectangular tube and they install to the side of the factory subframes which increases ground clearance. They offer seat braces (I have them) as well as rocker rails (should be used with a vert) and also offer competition series which is like the Kenny Brown extreme matrix setup.

Anyhow, I would pass on the SVE's as the thinner the wall thickness the less torsional force they can resist compared to a thicker wall unit. Any of the other ones are going to do you a good job.

even for what I'll be doing with the car lol as in passing on the Sve?

from6to8 · Jan 30, 2025

the seller pays return shipping on them also , just checked.

I'd think if they were not so good pieces they might not want to foot the bill but you never know. I might take a chance to at least see what the quality is like.

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