roll cages bolt in vs. weld in
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Car: 1992 comaro
roll cages bolt in vs. weld in
hey i don't no if i'm in the right place or not?!? but i was wondering what the differences were between a weld in and a bolt in cage as far as strength and so and so i just bought a 8 pt weld in from jegs and my friend said that i should of just got a bolt in but i disigreed can anyone help back up my point?
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Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: Jasper 700R4 Stage II
Axle/Gears: 3.23 For Now
what I was told is that a bolt in is primarily for looks and a weld-in is for strength of the structure. I've got a bolt in....because I bascially wanted it for looks...probably provides a little strength compared to a weld in.
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weld it in and be prepared to climb over it all the time, for a car that sees mainly strip duty it's fine, but for a DD it will be taxing on you everytime you want to get out. Don't forget that you can hit your head, arms, etc on it in a crash with no helmet on as well. Also on these cars, weld-in is the way to go unless you're using that bolt in 4 point which is not NHRA approved
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Car: 1989 camaro rs
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r
i am getting the back half of the roll cage (not sure what point that is) just casue my friend rolled his and i seen what a rolled camaro looks like after it folds in on its self
mines a DD but ya know ya mess around with them and can get in a sticky position
mines a DD but ya know ya mess around with them and can get in a sticky position
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Car: 1992 Trans/am convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 drum WS6
Not to hijack this thread, but would a bolt on be something I should concider for the convertible or just go with the weld in???
I just want the back part, and not the one that goes accross the door panels!
I just want the back part, and not the one that goes accross the door panels!
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