Removing Welding-in SFC?

[ConElite]

has anyone ever done this? I have 2 point Weld-ins and I really want to get the Double diamond design. Has anyone ever removed weld in units? Im pretty experienced with grinders and cutting wheels. Im just curious if anyone has every done it.

[Christopherrr]

Been thinking the same thing...I've been staring at a few Camaros and want to transfer parts like the SFCs.

Had the car on the lift lastnight to replace leaking manifold gaskets and looked at the welds. I figure a grinder would work...but you'd have to be very careful.

[99Firebird3800]

I've never removed welded-in subframe connectors, but I can't imagine it'd be terrible difficult if you take your time about it. If you have a lift I'm sure that'll be a HUGE help, along with a spare set of hands to hold it so it doesn't drop on your head. I wouldn't advise using a torch to take 'em out myself, but I'm sure someone who was experienced with one might consider it.

[ConElite]

I have a LOT of experience with Grinders and Die Grinders. I have like 4 grinders with a pretty good Compressor. No lift but can get my car up pretty high. I think im going to try it. Im going to use myt welders mask to protect my face from sparks .

[Performin Norman]

I have a LOT of experience with Grinders and Die Grinders. I have like 4 grinders with a pretty good Compressor. No lift but can get my car up pretty high. I think im going to try it. Im going to use myt welders mask to protect my face from sparks .

Sounds like you have enough experience to take care of it. Keep us posted on the progress.

[ConElite]

Sounds like you have enough experience to take care of it. Keep us posted on the progress.

But im scared!


Im going to try it.

[Christopherrr]

But im scared!


Im going to try it.

Gotta try...you'll probably walk away saying "that wasn't that hard at all..." LOL!

[Wild Willy]

See, I was thinking just the opposite- by the time you spend hours under your car, sucking dust and sparks, and wearing out grinding bits, and cutting holes in the floorplan, it almost seems like it would be easier to buy new ones. Almost think it would be easier to weld in a couple more pieces if you are that handy at fabricating stuff up-

[ConElite]

huh?



I Think you might be confused. I have them welded on my car, BUt I want to remove the 2 points and go with the double diamond design. Im going to have to buy a new set but I need to remove the old ones.



I came to a conclusion. Im going to leave those on, Buy a tunnel Brace from BMR and a 3-pint shock tower brace. That with some KYB's will complete my suspension set-up!

[99Firebird3800]

I tell ya what, give me your car, I'll buy the diamond design and cut your old ones out myself j/k.

[ConElite]

I tell ya what, give me your car, I'll buy the diamond design and cut your old ones out myself j/k.

If you can get to LA by noon today its yours!

[Wild Willy]

That was the second part of my post, excuse the rambling- I was saying leave the 2-piece in, and add some more bracing. The tunnel brace is a good idea, just tie the edges to the center- Whatever weight you add will be down low, and the strengthening is worth it, IMHO

[FroSSty]

That was the second part of my post, excuse the rambling- I was saying leave the 2-piece in, and add some more bracing. The tunnel brace is a good idea, just tie the edges to the center- Whatever weight you add will be down low, and the strengthening is worth it, IMHO

+1
It sounds like you have already came to this conclusion...