Crossmember modification?

RPM5595 · 01-26-2009, 12:01 AM

Hi,

Building a 89 Mustang. I know that in SS/GT and Modified classes you can remove the center part of the front crossmember and then mount the steering rack on a new round tube crossmember. Does that mean I can also cut off the factory engine mount stands that are welded to the part of the crossmember that remains? Would seem to be reasonable but then again...................... Thanks.

Jay Roeder

buzzinhalfdozen · 01-26-2009, 02:51 PM

I'll assume you're refering to the K- member? I was told that you can do what you want to it as long as it WAS an original factory K-member, this was told top me by NHRA official at tha track. Don't recall his name though, as with most grey areas your best bet is to call NHRA. Joe

RPM5595 · 01-26-2009, 11:31 PM

Thanks Joe. That was also my understanding but I wanted to get a opinion from someone "in the field" so to speak! NHRA opinions seem to vary......................

Jay

01-26-2009, 12:01 AM	#1
RPM5595 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashua,Iowa Posts: 136 Likes: 84 Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Crossmember modification? Hi, Building a 89 Mustang. I know that in SS/GT and Modified classes you can remove the center part of the front crossmember and then mount the steering rack on a new round tube crossmember. Does that mean I can also cut off the factory engine mount stands that are welded to the part of the crossmember that remains? Would seem to be reasonable but then again...................... Thanks. Jay Roeder __________________ Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer

01-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Crossmember modification? I'll assume you're refering to the K- member? I was told that you can do what you want to it as long as it WAS an original factory K-member, this was told top me by NHRA official at tha track. Don't recall his name though, as with most grey areas your best bet is to call NHRA. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

01-26-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
RPM5595 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashua,Iowa Posts: 136 Likes: 84 Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Crossmember modification? Thanks Joe. That was also my understanding but I wanted to get a opinion from someone "in the field" so to speak! NHRA opinions seem to vary...................... Jay __________________ Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer