Sentences with phrase «hydroformed frame rails»

The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also comprehends design provisions that help improve vehicle - to - vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.

The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also comprehends design provisions for improved vehicle - to - vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.

Not exact matches

Frame looks to be similar to C5 / 6/7 with giant hydroformed rails (probably still aluminum).

Structural tunnel design and hydroformed longitudinal frame rails for a stiff body that results in greater vehicle responsiveness and better overall feel

The C5 and C6 frames used hydroformed side rails — single pieces of steel tubing running the full length of the frame, bent into shape via internal hydraulic pressure.

Long Haul Bow Tie Vehicle: 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4X4 Owner: Shaughn «Shoggin» Reid Location: Drove 8,600 miles from Los Angeles to Pitman, New Jersey Chassis: Stock hydroformed GM frame rails Engine: LB7 Duramax turbo diesel, AFE air filter, Optima batteries, Edge Hot Juice programmer, So Cal Diesel tuning Drivetrain: Allison transmission, ATS torque convertor, ATS transmission pan, Amsoil transmission oil, polished aluminum rear driveshaft, 14 - bolt rear differential, Oasis cover, Amsoil gear oil Suspension: Front RCD 6 - inch lift, RCD lower control arm drop brackets and steering knuckles, fabricated chromoly upper control arms with uniballs and dual shock mounts, fabricated shock hoops, custom sway bar links, Deaver leaf springs in the rear, 5,000 - pound air bags, long shackles, Bilstien 7100 reservoir shocks, dual ProComp Explorer ES9000 shocks Steering: PSC power steering pump, 0.75 in.

Likewise, the main rails and key cross members of the updated frame are made of high - strength steel with major elements hydroformed for reduced mass and improved strength.

But that's the case with the aluminum frame that has been designed by Corvette engineers for the 2014 Stingray and is 99 pounds lighter and 57 percent stiffer than the current Corvette's hydroformed steel rail - based frame.