Tunnel Plate with higher HP?
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Cruising
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From: Severn Maryland
Tunnel Plate with higher HP?
I recently had a supercharger, headers and exhaust installed on my c5 coupe. It has been recommended to me that I should install a tunnel (stiffening) plate or I could be in danger of twisting the body with 500hp. Any comments?
Burning Brakes
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From: Livermore CA
You won't twist the body permanently. You are more likely to churn your tires or explode your diff output shafts. Everything deflects under load so with a stiffer tunnel plate you will deflect less. It reduces squeeks and a stiffer chassis typically handles better.
Melting Slicks
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