I just got a hawks k-member with the built in LSx stands on it. Does anybody have pics of their swap in progress using this setup? Just trying to get some ideas for my install. Thanks, Bill

 

i just took some pics think i need to reverse my engine mount though!! lol
its pretty much unbolt bolt back in as far as the k memeber mine is a spohn so far very happy with the quality !!

 

thanks for the pics. The one I ended up with has the mounts/stands made to it so I don't have the option for different mounts on the block other than solid/poly. I sure like that Skulte peice though. If I hadn't already done the UMI peice for the th350 swap I'd be looking at that one for sure. I also opted for the integrated driveshaft loop on mine too. Thanks again, Bill
PS, nice looking install you've got going. Good luck with it!!

 

just look at the Sphone web site it the same and its what we used

 

no, it's not even remotely the same other than it mounts the motor. My k-member has the LSx stands welded to it. Doesn't use a plate-type mount that bolts on. Thanks though........ Bill

 

Im confused... The "Hawks" k-member IS the Spohn k-member... So it IS remotely close... When did you purchase it? Did you order it, or buy it off of someone else? I seem to remember Spohn offering one with the mount PEDESTALS already in place...but I thought now they just came with the flat mounts, and you can bolt whatever conversion stirrup you want on there. Then run poly or rubber or whatever you want for the clamshell....

This isnt what you have?



J.

 

nope, here's a pic of mine with the LSx stands already on it.....

 

Huh... And you ordered that new from Hawks recently? Or was it from someone else? Just curious...

J.

 

is that maybe a 4th gen setup? Looks kinda like one from this pic....

 

That's the OLD hawks piece...back when they sold the appleton racks with them.

 

yes, and it's STILL never been bolted under anything. I'm using factory clamshells that bolt to these stands. I was just curious if anyone had a shot of this IN the car. It's not that big of a deal, just curious about fitment and where everything will fit. I'm dealing with Appleton right now on trying to get a non-power rack for it. I have no use for this rack as my car will primarily be a track/weekend warrior...especially when the big motor goes in. The 346 will be a break-in motor to get everything working the way I want. Thanks for the looks so far..... Bill

 

dumb question, but im consideing doin the ls1 swap. in the spoon pic are the circle holes on the side for the springs?

 

Yes.

 

yes, those are for the springs to seat in. I'm using coil-overs and didn't need them.

 

Quick question, will that Skulte crossmember work with the LS1 style T56 in a LS1/T56 swap?? That will come in handy with the way Hawks conversion headers exit inside the framerails...
Thanks

 

havent dropped her in yet but will today just to test fit but from what i understand it should work with little or no modding!

 

Awesome. Try to pop back in here when your done and let us know how it all fit!!!

 

didnt drop her decided to install poly mounts in clamshell "forgot what a pita " got that done will try to drop her sunday . ps i have 2yr old daughter so i work on my other baby at night lol!!

 

ok my cherry picker boom is not long enough so the front end of the gta is comin off lol

 

wich one do you have? ( so i know not to buy that one or the lenth of it) so I can geta bigger one.
thanks

 

dont know the brand front cap removal was a cinch ! she is in but needs some minor tweeking to fully call it ill . try to post some pics tomorrow

 

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Attachment 167532 Ok finally got some pics proj is going slow but been puttin in some good times with the family!!!

 

Looks good man, are you using the hawks conversion headers?? How does that tranny crossmember fit??

 

Hey mike,

Do you see any issues with the spohn K-member X-brace (the rod that goes between the 2 front forks of K) vey close to the inner tie rods ?

This was mentioned by a spohn tech.......just wondering what he was talking about

 

TT i am using the hawks conv headers and will be adding a texas speed 228/228 r .585/.585 on 112 cam and ls6 intake i already have 3.70 gears in the nine bolt. The crossmember went rather easily i just had to move brake lines a little no biggie!

 

Really appriciate it if u cold shed some light into this....are u changing the steering linkage to avoid this .......whats ur plan ?

 

Ive got the steering componets dissasembled but the x brave doesny look like it would be very close . I will try to mock mine back up in the next couple of days to shed some light on this thanx!!

 

Looking foward for this too. How was your k-member install? Motor lined up easily? Overall feeling?

Man that tie rod clearance thing is holding me from buying this. I would REALLY love to know whats up with that . They are 10% off this weekend.

 

ok guys been slackin doin the family thing still but goin to work tonight "prob alniter" with some suds . I nstalled my kmember easily by myself from underneath and pushing into position and starting some of the mounting bolts . The whole setup still needs a little tweaking but everything is xtremely close within 1/4 inch and it looks like i have plenty of adj in k member and crossmember . Ill finish bolting her down tonight and mock up steering linkkage and try to post pics . ps please be patient im lookin forward to this also!

 

Hey Mike,

4 get our demands and dont rush it......its ur project , enjoy it and ur family comes first!!

While u take measurements of clearence for the steering linkage, how much clearence do u have with the coil and bracket by the 3rd gen A/C box ? looks like a lot of room to me from the picture even though u dont have the coils on.

Set the last coil and bracket and take some picturs if it isnt too much trouble.

 

Geez man... Once more, this time in English??? No offense, but that's looking pretty illiterate...

(Although I give ya props for the sentiment, we should all be saying the same thing.)

 

ok guys got a little done ill post pics a little later. The inner tie rods are pretty close and i do have moogs. I havent put the springs or a arms on but a quick mock up tells me im close but should be in the clear.
The rear passenger side coil is xtremely close to the ac box .ps remember to take out the coil bracket stud or you will do like me and smash your box. I did finish bolting evrything together. evrything lined up very well and close just needed a little tweaking . I had to slot the skulte crossmember just a lttle and she was done .

 

gee I'm sure glad I asked a question here...... haven't gotten squat for info but it's a great place for you guys to have at it!!

 

Too much texting in highschool.........bad habits are hard to break...

Excuse me

 

quick update got the pedals in and evrything bolted down nice and tight . I willl soon be test fitting the hydraulics and steering . Note i ran into problems with passenger side coils and header . I must not have her high enough or not holding my mouth right.I cant decide to clearence the ac box or hunt for the truck coils.

 

Can u post up some picturs of this ....just to see how bad it is ?

 

Another possible solution that I've seen for others that have run into the same issue - bend the mounting bracket so that the rear-most coil is sitting perpendicular to the valve cover. The only downside I can think of to this is that all of the coils aren't all symmetrical as in a stock setup, but it should function identically...

 

ok got my hydraulics installed and mocked up I am going to modify the stock master to be adj . but will prob eventually go to mcleod mc . I will post pics a litlle later but alignment seems to be good!

 

how are u planning on modifying the stock MC to be adj....is there a thread ?

 

yes there is go to ls1 tech look under manual transmission and there is a a sticky great write up!! ps guys im going to start a new thread with my progress im tired of hijacking this one lol!!

 

OK, back to my original stuff. I've been fairly busy getting things going. K=member is in, arms are on coil-overs are installed and now I'm fitting the new front brakes. Here's some shots.....









hope to have the motor stuck in over the holidays so I can finish the plumbing and wire it. Should be easy with the MSD and carb setup. Then again, it depends on my honeydo list too......

 

byg that looks great i love the coil overs and the brakes and the rack .!!! that is sweeeet!!