The Project Pad

so, id like to hear opinions on the topic. stock location subframe trans mounts .vs. custom trans bar mount to the chassis. whats better? whats worse? why? why not?

Ill get into it more later, but my subframe is suspension only, with the engine/trans etc on the chassis. I can also drop the subframe and work on the engine/ trans from below w/o any additional support devices for them, when the cars on a lift or jackstands.

if I wasn't making relocated c-arms for my car, I would have made up several sets of subfram bushings in alu with offset through holes in different spots to make it adjustable/castor mod. but with adj. strut tops and relocated c-arms I don't need to.

making trans mounts to the subframe is easier. period. and probably better if you want some mount "cushion" even if its just a bit. my trans is sitting on a 1/2" delrin plate with recessed xtra large diameter washers where the trans would sit on it. it is extremely solid. extremely.

if its a straight only car then id prob just make mounts to the subframe.

oh and exhaust clearance is much better with a trans bar

but to SF connections are good as there are mounts available that have some cushion

It will be a straight line car. But, cushion isn't a concern. The trans to subframe mounts as of now are just solid steel. And I intended to just use those, unless I were to make a trans bar instead.

run it, just make an exhaust/dp relief if you need to and you'll be good to go