Hawk's LS1 tubular K-member
08-20-2004, 03:22 AM
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Hawk's LS1 tubular K-member just got this today , thought i'd post a few pics of it for you thirdgen swappers, note the strategic placement of my LS1/T56 in the background , lol .nice quality ,powdercoating looks good, weighs maybe 20-30 lbs and all the original LS1 engine accessories will fit now with no modifications , woo hoo!
08-20-2004, 04:14 PM
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only thing i wonder is if it is available in chromoly? their site only mentions mild steel. also i woudl like a manual rack set up, guess i would have to get that someplace else.
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to answer some of your questions:i would have to say the factory third gen k-members have to weigh at least 100 lbs., probably more , i can easily pick up the hawk's unit with one hand.the powdercoating was top notch , very pleased with it.welds were clean and complete. i talked to Bruce Hawkins, the owner of Hawk's Thirdgen Parts at great length , he stated these were fabbed at a local race shop, and was completely confident they were quite sturdy for street use.they looked a lot like the BMR 4th gen k-members (i have seen one up close) to me in design.the main reason i bought was to retain the LS1's a/c compressor and a 2nd reason is they just look so trick. the factory k-member is a much more economical alternative but that's something i'm NOT concerned about although completely understandable that you might be . i do believe it is available in chromoly , need to call Bruce on that one. i have heard nothing but total praise for him and his business and the guy really is a f-body fanatic. his website is www.hawksthirdgenparts.com check it out! lots of f-body pics and thirdgen pics. there is a mention of an available rack and pinion set up but get your wallet out for that one.
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weight of a factory 3rd gen Weight of a stock 3rd gen k-member is 54lbs. A tubular unit is 24-16 depending on material used. Pa Racing has offered these units for last 4 yrs. We also make manual and power rack kits for 3rd gens. For more info check www.paracing.com 
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Originally Posted by JasonSmith
Weight of a stock 3rd gen k-member is 54lbs. A tubular unit is 24-16 depending on material used. Pa Racing has offered these units for last 4 yrs. We also make manual and power rack kits for 3rd gens. For more info check www.paracing.com
edit-It appears that ya'll will be offering an LS1 k-member, can'ts wait to see how it is going to come out. let us know when you get it done.
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