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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Aftermarket kmember and issues

Hey guys. Going to go with an aftermarket k member with my second lsx swap. Im going to use fbody acc. I really like UMI but they are out of the picture because the stock AC location will not work and no, I do not want to relocate it.

So, that leaves BMR, Spohn and I believe PA Racing? Besides having the stock Ac fit, will there be any header issues I should be aware of? Im going to run the Hawks 1 7/8 long tubes.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

I am running a BMR k-member and have working AC on my car, but I am running Hawks 1 3/4" longtubes. I do not think that a little bit bigger primary will affect anything though. One side note is that with the BMR k-member you have to run their A-arms which add to the cost.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

I have a Spohn K-member, engine didn't sit level. Had to do some fab work to one of the motor mounts to fix the issue. Build quality was good otherwise but fitment seems to be hit and miss with the Spohn K-member.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

Running a Spohn in the Iroc, next time the motor is out Im switching to a BMR or UMI piece. Spohn's are not the way to go, just my
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

This topic has been beat to death many of times.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

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This topic has been beat to death many of times.

Thanks for the input!


Hmmm. I may just go with the BMR then even if I need to use their arms. Thanks for the input on Spohn guys
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

I'm not trying to be rude but i know there are a few very detailed threads I have seen that cover this topic. Just FYI, save you a little time waiting for responses.

Good luck,
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues



Plus, the one to stay away from has been covered, so do a search and pick which one suits you
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Re: Aftermarket kmember and issues

I wasnt going to search every kmember thread to find issues. I figured this would be better and Im not going to buy yet. Thanks for the info guys.
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