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Old 10-12-2023, 11:49 PM
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Default Smith Racecraft round tube front end.

Considering this for my winter project (LINK) along with a RAV turbo header build. Anyone have experience with one of these kits or chime in with your pros and cons. Thanks in advance.

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Old 10-13-2023, 09:20 AM
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I have one installed on my 2nd gen bird, very nice and very light compared to stock frame rails

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Old 10-13-2023, 06:09 PM
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We also have one on our 2nd gen;don't think there are any cons.

We did'nt order it with foward bars though.My chassis guy added those himself,and tied it into the cage.

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Old 10-13-2023, 08:45 PM
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What motor plates did you Gentlemen, use?

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Old 10-13-2023, 09:00 PM
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Here are some pics of mine. We set it up so fenders can ve easily remove but stock nose stays on.
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Here are some pics of mine. We set it up so fenders can ve easily remove but stock nose stays on.
You notice much difference in ET or how the chassis reacts?

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Old 10-13-2023, 09:46 PM
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You notice much difference in ET or how the chassis reacts?
Lol no it hasn't been running since the upgrade

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Old 10-13-2023, 09:59 PM
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Lol no it hasn't been running since the upgrade
Thanks.... I'm sure it will be worthwhile. I'd like to get one for my car.

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Old 10-13-2023, 10:08 PM
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Here are some pics of mine. We set it up so fenders can ve easily remove but stock nose stays on.
Nice shop, yours ?

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Old 10-13-2023, 10:14 PM
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Nice shop, yours ?
That's his old shop

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Nice setup Brian!

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