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Sphinx
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Can someone tell me why the bolt-on SLP SFC's won't fit a convertible? What exactly is it that gets in the way?
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Z28-SORR
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The convertibles all ready have subframe stiffeners. Check under your's than a coupe, you'll see the difference.

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poSSum
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Don't know but is there any reason you don't want to use the KBDD or BRM connectors?
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V6Bob
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Converts have extra chassis stiffening from the factory, but it's not enough. They're still the most flexible f-bodies and they need sfcs more than anyone.

But, the factory stiffeners can get in the way of some sfcs. You need ones designed to fit converts.


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mhayman
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Basically the extra stiffening is what gets in the way. The extra stiffening is, or at least looks, like doubled up floorpan. I have never tried to install a brand of SFC that claims it won't fit on the convertibles but they say that for a reason. The SFC's are definitely worth the money, I say get the ones that fit right.
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