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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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any one run these with a stock k member? i want to get these but ive read that you will need a spohn k and the motor will sit higher. dont care about the drivability stuff, just dont want to have any issues with clearance or not fitting. input apriciated kinda need new mounts
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I run them on a stock k-member...no problems at all so far.
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Save on weight and labor and do the k-member also.
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Are there any good write ups on K-member replacement? I did a quick google search and didn't find anything.
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Save on weight and labor and do the k-member also.
k is like 5 bills tho, still gotta pay bills lol. i just want to be able to take off from a left arrow and not have the headers hit the steering knuckle. did any of you notice if your intake was closer to your cowl i read it moves your motor up a bit
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Have run Spohn and stock K for years with no problems.My headers do hug the frame a little tighter tho.
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k is like 5 bills tho, still gotta pay bills lol. i just want to be able to take off from a left arrow and not have the headers hit the steering knuckle. did any of you notice if your intake was closer to your cowl i read it moves your motor up a bit
The PA racing K-member is cheaper and a nice piece.
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I run them on a stock k-member...no problems at all so far.
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Also running SMM's no issues... no header bang on floor or steering shaft... I would make the same choice again
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they do raise the motor about 1", but its nothing to worry about
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you can put some poly mounts in or space the K member pedestal up before going to a solid mount.
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they dont raise the engine up 1 inch...........they put the engine up where it was when new......old rubber shrinks
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