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Old 12-30-2012, 05:07 PM   #1
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I can't see any reason why a Saleen would be any lighter than a Mustang GT. Back in the day I think someone had Ford submit a "creative" shipping weight for the Saleen so that it would fit the faster SS/GT classes with a Cleveland.
I know where there is a 428 FE GT/B Saleen Mustang that is really light...........pretty sure he has dipped in the 8's as well
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Old 12-30-2012, 05:29 PM   #2
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I know where there is a 428 FE GT/B Saleen Mustang that is really light...........pretty sure he has dipped in the 8's as well
About 5 miles from my house. The LeBlanc Saleen is a bad hombre. 8.9x in GT/A.
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Old 12-30-2012, 08:31 PM   #3
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I may have heads, intake and other parts for sale.

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Old 12-30-2012, 10:42 PM   #4
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Default Re: Foxbody Stocker/Bracket Racer

You probably already know this ,but other readers may not.
The rear trailing arms are bolted into sheet metal brackets on these cars.
Significant beefing up and bracing is needed in those areas.
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Old 12-31-2012, 01:45 PM   #5
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You probably already know this ,but other readers may not.
The rear trailing arms are bolted into sheet metal brackets on these cars.
Significant beefing up and bracing is needed in those areas.
Are you talking about the torque boxes?
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Old 12-31-2012, 02:11 PM   #6
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Are you talking about the torque boxes?

I'd call them trailing arm brackets..

Or if you want...... no torque boxes
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