I agree with most of what has been posted.
Unless the car is already off the frame, don't worry about boxing the frame. Plus there is alot to that to do it "right".
If, and that's a big if, you start hooking all that torque you will end up in rollbar territory anyway which negates the need for frame boxing.
Look at the Cutlass below, that's just shy of 600# of torque with a stock frame.
As far as the body braces not helping the frame, and visa versa, that's false.The 2 together are much stronger then as seperate pieces.
Ever do any house framing? What happens when you add 1 piece of plywood.Bam stiff has hell. Not exactly the same but you get the idea.
This is were poly or even solid bushings really help.
Also for a torque monster go with a mild gear (3.23) and a tall tire.
This is where the B.O.P. motors shine when compared to the typical small block.
Have fun with it.
Unless the car is already off the frame, don't worry about boxing the frame. Plus there is alot to that to do it "right".
If, and that's a big if, you start hooking all that torque you will end up in rollbar territory anyway which negates the need for frame boxing.
Look at the Cutlass below, that's just shy of 600# of torque with a stock frame.
As far as the body braces not helping the frame, and visa versa, that's false.The 2 together are much stronger then as seperate pieces.
Ever do any house framing? What happens when you add 1 piece of plywood.Bam stiff has hell. Not exactly the same but you get the idea.
This is were poly or even solid bushings really help.
Also for a torque monster go with a mild gear (3.23) and a tall tire.
This is where the B.O.P. motors shine when compared to the typical small block.
Have fun with it.