The x-member is definitely over-engineered, and people have often
modified it to accept the front-sump pans on Ford engines, but I would
have to definitely recommend against simply "cutting into it" without
taking steps to reinforce it. First, no sharp corners, as they are
stress-raisers, and this piece is highly cycled, and make sure that all
load-paths are preserved. In other words, it is basically a box-section
with 4 sides. Make sure that it remains a box-section with 4-sides.
Try to "move" metal, rather than "remove" metal.
James J.
Barrie Robinson wrote:
> At the front of my 1970 MGB GT the lower part of the radiator slots
> nicely into a cut-out in the lower X member. This X member ties the
> chassis rails together. I want to move the rad forward to give more
> space between it and the water pump (already shortened to 3"). Can
> one cut into this cross member - or is it a definite no-no !!!
>
> My many thanks in advance for your replies.
>
> Regards
> Barrie
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