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Aug 7, 2005 | 05:05 PM

Dalamatition

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Frame rail strength

I was wondering if the frame rails of the 87-93 F-150 trucks can survive high horsepower applications in excess of 1,000 hp. Does anyone here have any experience with the matter?

Aug 7, 2005 | 07:37 PM

andym

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If it doesn't break soon, it will break later. You'd better start with an F-250.

What are you putting under the hood?

Aug 7, 2005 | 10:47 PM

alabamabuddog

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The big question is what do you have that has 1,000 HP and how long can you run it?

Aug 8, 2005 | 01:30 AM

Dalamatition

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I don't have anything that can push that. I was just wondering how it would stand up to that kind of power.

Aug 8, 2005 | 01:59 AM

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Several GEN 1 L owners are running stock frames (some with 4 links), and they're making right around that (rear wheel) HP.

Aug 8, 2005 | 09:30 PM

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Im wondering IF they are running that kind of power.

How often they drive there trucks?

Aug 9, 2005 | 04:25 PM

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The guys, that are making big power, abuse their trucks many weekends. Occaisonally, I read about a burnt tranny, noodled driveshaft, blown turbo, blower and/or engine, but I don't think I've read anything about frame breakage. Every pass they make consists of a torque induced frame twist with the front wheels departing the ground. Their timeslips range from mid 9's to high 8's in the quater.
The suspension has been modified (ie 4 link and such), but they still utilize the stock frame rails.