Subframe connectors

Hazman · 05-21-2003, 08:50 PM

OK folks. From what I have read here subframe connectors are a must especially for a vert. This car is my daily driver that may in the future see a little track time but nothing serious, however there is always the Tail of the Dragon to run when you live in east TN.

I would like to install connectors soon but I don't want to put in a set that will interfere with future changes if any. I have been looking around at Griggs, MM, KB, FRP, etc. and would like advice or feedback from others experience.

Should I go standard of full length?

Is one brand better than another?

The Ford Racing connectors for ~$69 seem to be a good deal and appear to be very similar to the MM standard connectors for $79. I cannot tell if the set for the 96-98 Cobra is weld in or bolt on. From what I have read weld in id the only way to go? I cannot find pictures of the Griggs products.

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johnbasf · 05-21-2003, 09:17 PM

MM full length.

Big Daddy · 05-21-2003, 10:24 PM

Kenny Brown, first on the market and still best!

tnturbo · 05-22-2003, 12:18 AM

I have to agree with the MM full length. Global West makes some nice units as well.

**Cobra-R** · 05-22-2003, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnbasf
MM full length.

sn8kbit · 05-22-2003, 02:00 PM

MM full length. Period. When you look at the MM and KB side by side, somehow the name just doesn't make up for material...

KB on left, MM on right. Thank johnbasf for the pics, I've been using it in sermons across the net.

SIUNARA · 05-22-2003, 03:56 PM

KB makes subframe connectors? I thought those were toothpicks John was using as a reference when he took that pic.

Another vote for MM full length!

**Mystic_Cobra** · 06-17-2003, 02:05 PM

The small one on the left is the KB brace and the same as the MM "standard" length. They attach to the front and rear subframes and the seat bolts. Where they attach to the subframes you get about 2-3 inches of contact and weld area. With the MM full length, you get 8-12 inches of contact area (maybe more). MUCH STIFFER, much more contact area. They also have the cross bars that connect to the seat bolts. I have them on my car as well.

I have a set of the shorter ones for sale (brand new) (cheap).

05-21-2003, 08:50 PM	#1
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	Subframe connectors OK folks. From what I have read here subframe connectors are a must especially for a vert. This car is my daily driver that may in the future see a little track time but nothing serious, however there is always the Tail of the Dragon to run when you live in east TN. I would like to install connectors soon but I don't want to put in a set that will interfere with future changes if any. I have been looking around at Griggs, MM, KB, FRP, etc. and would like advice or feedback from others experience. Should I go standard of full length? Is one brand better than another? The Ford Racing connectors for ~$69 seem to be a good deal and appear to be very similar to the MM standard connectors for $79. I cannot tell if the set for the 96-98 Cobra is weld in or bolt on. From what I have read weld in id the only way to go? I cannot find pictures of the Griggs products. ???????????

05-21-2003, 09:17 PM	#2
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 2,674	MM full length. __________________ John Pearson

05-21-2003, 10:24 PM	#3
Big Daddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 4,885	Kenny Brown, first on the market and still best! __________________ 2008 Shelby GT500 White w/Blue Stripes STOCK AND STAYING THAT WAY! Kenny Brown '01 Cobra S Serial # 01-047C True Blue Performance Forged Short Block FR500 Heads & Cams, Fluidyne Radiator McLeod Clutch and aluminum flywheel Aluminum Driveshaft, UPR adjustable clutch cable GT40 Fuel Tank & pumps, Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump, 60lb injectors, Vortech T-Trim W/After Cooler, 2.9" RR Pulley Anderson Power Pipe, Accufab Throttle Body (USELESS IMHO), MGW Shifter with the blue handle KB Oil Cooling system, KB Differential Cooler Autometer Phantom boost and fuel pressure guages Kenny Brown Aero Kit, Kooks LT Headers H-Pipe with H-flow cats, Bassani Cat Back Snow Boost Cooler T56 Six Speed Tranny MGW BLING-BLING interior stuff 645RWHP and 558RWTQ

05-22-2003, 02:00 PM	#6
sn8kbit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: music frickin city, USA Posts: 1,417	MM full length. Period. When you look at the MM and KB side by side, somehow the name just doesn't make up for material... KB on left, MM on right. Thank johnbasf for the pics, I've been using it in sermons across the net. __________________ internet redneck.. 1999 Black Coupe Maximum Motorsports Kenny Brown IRS'd hybrid

05-22-2003, 03:56 PM	#7
SIUNARA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: State College, Pa. Posts: 374	KB makes subframe connectors? I thought those were toothpicks John was using as a reference when he took that pic. Another vote for MM full length! __________________ Don Page 95 Cobra

05-22-2003, 12:18 AM	#4
tnturbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 313	I have to agree with the MM full length. Global West makes some nice units as well.

06-17-2003, 02:05 PM	#8
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	The small one on the left is the KB brace and the same as the MM "standard" length. They attach to the front and rear subframes and the seat bolts. Where they attach to the subframes you get about 2-3 inches of contact and weld area. With the MM full length, you get 8-12 inches of contact area (maybe more). MUCH STIFFER, much more contact area. They also have the cross bars that connect to the seat bolts. I have them on my car as well. I have a set of the shorter ones for sale (brand new) (cheap). __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

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