Neil,

I'm not an engineer, but I would think that a tube with rectangular
crossection would have the greater strength, depending on the directions
loads are applied. Just my opinion.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Chelsea, AL - where it's thundering, lightening, and pouring down rain.
Ahhh! Spring showers!

neil N wrote:
> Hi all.
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> I am ready to fabricate the engine carrier for my 15 degree Jetta conversion.
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> Is 1/8" -  2"x2" hot rolled tube rigid enough?
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> Or should I use rectangular tube?  ( 2"x 2.2.5" ?      2" x 2.5"  ?)
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> Will the rectangular shape add strength/stability ?
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> For sure 2" is needed for base of Fox mounts I'm using.
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>
> TIA,
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> Neil.
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