Difference in SFC brands?

**KMdef9** · 03-01-2010, 03:21 PM

Is there any difference between the SLP SFC and the UMI SFC, besides UMI is about $50 cheaper?

SLP

UMI

**Smittro** · 03-01-2010, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

Is there any difference between the SLP SFC and the UMI SFC, besides UMI is about $50 cheaper?

SLP

UMI

Their strength will depend on the guage of metal used to constuct them. Along with the penetration of the welds, and the shape. Sertain bends will add strength to any piece while others will be weak or do nothing. I'd have to have one of each in front of me to determine any of thier possible differences..

**KMdef9** · 03-01-2010, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

Their strength will depend on the guage of metal used to constuct them. Along with the penetration of the welds, and the shape. Sertain bends will add strength to any piece while others will be weak or do nothing. I'd have to have one of each in front of me to determine any of thier possible differences..

Bigger pictures help?

It seems to me that the UMI is more of a circular tubing vs. the SLP which is more boxed? Wouldn't the boxed be more rigid?

**SmokinSS** · 03-01-2010, 04:22 PM

check out BMR SFC's I have them on my camaro and they seem to work pretty well.

**SSRed2k2** · 03-01-2010, 04:29 PM

Dollar for Dollar you cannot beat UMI Performance. The materials are top knotch and they pride themselves on building quality that is made in the USA. Support after the sale is also great! Now aside from UMI as a company their SFC's are superior to the SLP's because they also support the LCA mounting points.
Dan R.

**Smittro** · 03-01-2010, 04:40 PM

Usually round tubular type constriction is stronger provided the two are made from the same type and guage of steel and metalurgy. An arch or circular structure by physics tends to be very stong and less likely to "crush".. Square tubing while very strong in it's own right, gets it's strength from it's 90* corners only. Round tends to be strong along it's entire surface area or circumferance(sp).

**KMdef9** · 03-01-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by SmokinSS

check out BMR SFC's I have them on my camaro and they seem to work pretty well.

But BMR doesn't make a 3 point connection, which I've read is the best way to go for SFC. Compared to 2 point, I'm sure they're a good product, but I'm looking into the 3 point for my car.

Originally Posted by Smittro

Usually round tubular type constriction is stronger provided the two are made from the same type and guage of steel and metalurgy. An arch or circular structure by physics tends to be very stong and less likely to "crush".. Square tubing while very strong in it's own right, gets it's strength from it's 90* corners only. Round tends to be strong along it's entire surface area or circumferance(sp).

Makes good sense. But (I realize this question may not be able to be answered without proper tests) I imagine that the strength of the 90*'s in the square tubing should be stronger than any point in the circular tubing. With that said, the flat portions of the square tubing would be weaker than any point in the circular tubing. So that would lead me to wonder if the total strength of the square tubing would be greater than the circular tubing. I guess this also depends on which way the SFC get torqued...

(This difference is probably small enough to be neglected and I'm wasting my time putting this much thought into it)

**redracer1** · 03-02-2010, 11:33 AM

Get the UMI. they also tuck up real nice.

**shady milkman** · 03-02-2010, 12:13 PM

umi. [/THREAD]

**KMdef9** · 03-04-2010, 11:18 AM

I'll have to get the UMI's for tax time. Thanks for all the input.

**DIRTY JERZY** · 03-04-2010, 11:25 AM

I have the slp connectors they dont tuck up as well as the umi ones I have seen
and they are heavy

**karpetcm** · 03-05-2010, 12:13 PM

I dont know or think Kenny Brown makes them anymore but the ones on my car are light and tuck up really nice. I have to really try hard to see them underneath the car. You would have to get on the ground and look up a bit to be able to see them. Im very happy with mine.

**KMdef9** · 03-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by DIRTY JERZY

I have the slp connectors they dont tuck up as well as the umi ones I have seen
and they are heavy

The SLP are heavy vs the UMI?

**DIRTY JERZY** · 03-08-2010, 04:56 AM

I dont know about umi but the slp connectors are heavy

**KMdef9** · 03-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Do any of the three point SFC interfere with aftermarket exhaust setups? (namely longtubes and ORY)

**shady milkman** · 03-09-2010, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

Do any of the three point SFC interfere with aftermarket exhaust setups? (namely longtubes and ORY)

i can tell you that my umi 3 point does not interfere with my qtp and ory to magnaflow catback.

**blackcar** · 03-09-2010, 12:22 PM

I had a set of SLP on mine and I liked them. Car is totaled now. PM me if you want to buy a used set.

**empire_942** · 03-10-2010, 09:29 AM

I just got my UMI SFC in and they look strong and rigid, they also forgot the hardware pack (Bolt in) but they where very speedy and easy to deal with and got me what i need fast. id diff. go with UMI aging.