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Old 06-11-2009, 02:29 PM
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im building an lq9 powered notch but im still in the parts gathering stage i was wondering how strong is the aje k-member and would it hold out the everyday driving plus take on the job of a weekend roadrace car. anybody got any info that can help

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i just did a lsx in a 2001 mustang. when i called them they guy said they werent designed around the street.

so i just bought a granitelli kmember and made my own mounts.

i made a few extra sets. idk if they will work with your car.
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird_WS6
i just did a lsx in a 2001 mustang. when i called them they guy said they werent designed around the street.

so i just bought a granitelli kmember and made my own mounts.

i made a few extra sets. idk if they will work with your car.
cool can you post a pic of the mounts? and where does the shifter sit in the car?
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I know Griggs just did a ls6 swap to a sn95 that i run against, the guys said they were going to produce it. You could check with them.
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Originally Posted by firehawkclone
I know Griggs just did a ls6 swap to a sn95 that i run against, the guys said they were going to produce it. You could check with them.
griggs has a lot of awsome stuff, but they never pick up the phone!!! lol

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what year is your car?

just use stock kmember with 4.6 L mounts. i have seen that done a lot of times
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its 92 but im planning to use 04 cobra stuts, spindles, steering rack, and a-arms. im also worried of where my shifter is going to come up.
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well i got the kit for the 96-04 to put lsx in 4.6L stang.

so you going to buy 4.6L after market k-member?
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ima have use the 4.6 k-member, to get the right bump steer. how much do you want for the kit?
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anyone else using 4.6 k-member on their coupe for this swap???
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Originally Posted by MISLLEAD NOTCH
anyone else using 4.6 k-member on their coupe for this swap???
I used a UPR k for 4.6 and just modified 4.6 mounts, worked perfect. Also know of a few using the granatelli who've done the same....which means it should work with the Maximum K.
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Originally Posted by mulletnotch
I used a UPR k for 4.6 and just modified 4.6 mounts, worked perfect. Also know of a few using the granatelli who've done the same....which means it should work with the Maximum K.
did you have to cut the floor pan for the shifter?


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