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Old 07-21-2006, 11:56 AM
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Well I got the Z all tore down for my turbo build up and I'm ready to notch the k member for the passenger side truck manifold. What's the best tool for the job aside from a plasma cutter? Sawzall or cut off wheel? And if anyone has pics of their notched k member please post 'em up. I've done a lot of searching but can only find pics of tubular k member cars.
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I've never done it for a turbo setup, but have for Headers & a Sawzall cut through it like butter.
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We usually use a torch, but other cutoff tools should work fine
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Well I got the Z all tore down for my turbo build up and I'm ready to notch the k member for the passenger side truck manifold. What's the best tool for the job aside from a plasma cutter? Sawzall or cut off wheel? And if anyone has pics of their notched k member please post 'em up. I've done a lot of searching but can only find pics of tubular k member cars.
You can't just us some wasers to have it clear.
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if i just gotta make some clearance, carbide bits to get the nice smooth surfaces after a cut off wheel.
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Good info guys, thanks. Looks like I'll be attacking it with a sawzall first.

JDZ: Washers? You mean to lift the motor off the mounts some?



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