Bolt on SFCs

[Dan Werling]

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if it would be okay to bolt on the SFCs... I worked on removing the SFCs from the old Sable project and although the welds were pretty strong, (I had to cut the welds completely before they would come off) the rear mounting location had nearly no *********** and I was able to twist the SFC off with a bit of effort. I am just wondering if it would be possible to drill through the holes in the front subframe rails into the car and use some heavy grade 8 bolts to hold them. I realize you would have to remove the front seats and the carpet to make sure you were drilling safely, but does this sound like a doable alternative to welding? Thank you guys for any input!

 

[godspunk32]

Those frame rails probably aren't strong enough to act as torsional anchor points with only a bolt through them. The weld allows the load to be distributed along the rail, so its not all set on one point. I would think that the frame rail would bend and twist if you just used a bolt. Welding is a much better, and safer option, but you should still remove the carpet when you're welding them to the bottom of the car.

JR

 

[SASHO91]

I have been running them that way for 2yrs on my 93.... no problems...
I had been meaning to get them welded.. just never got around to it...
I am going to weld the next set thats going on the 91...

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Not welding them defeats the purpose of them. Bolting them on is about as effective as krazy-gluing them!

Most any exhaust shop will probably charge under $50 to weld them on, and it will take under an hour. That's a whole lot quicker and more effective than trying to re-invent the wheel by trying to bolt them on.

 

[SASHO91]

it took me all but 30 minutes to bolt them in....

and yes... when they are bolted in, they are going to see more tortional forces...

if you were to krazy glue them, i do believe they would be on the road the first time you took ANY turn... however, with mine bolted i had no problems what-so-ever.


Again, i DO know, that they are not preforming as well as they would be if they were welded.... but that wasnt the question...

 

[ant-live]

So, who has the SFC's available now?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

In the words of the inimitable Forrest Gump: Stupid is as stupid does. :shakehead

 

[LOUDSHO92]

SHOBros will be soon.