Front crossmember stress bar...more thoughts

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

--- Neal Tovsen <nealtovsen@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If it does correlate to load-bearing capacity, most
> people here haven't achieved a 22% increase in engine
> power over whatever came stock in their car. It would
> seem that this definitely adds to the "headroom" of
> the weak area.

I'm going to offer a few things for consideration here.  

*The front crossmember cracks because of excess motion in the front mount.
*That motion is also partially restricted by the rear mount.
*Thus, a worn rear mount can (and, IMO does) contribute to excess front mount motion and
subsequent crossmember cracking.
*Also, the motion that the crossmember experiences is also in the downward direction, such as in
in engine braking or braking hard when engaged in gear. (if I have my brain clear on that last
point...'member, ah jus' hit maseyelf in da' dang haid.)

Therefore, as he reinstalls his tranny, Cheapass Ron is going to be mulling a *REAR* mount
solution to solving symptoms that occur at the *front*  mount.  No, it won't repair the front
mount, but it may reduce the need for repair and prevent future failures.  We'll see...

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