I'm sorry if this has been answered already but through my searching i have not found a definative answer. A lot of people say that it will break during street use. Others say they have heard it but never known anyone to do it. I will either have a 450 hp lsi or 400 hp super ram engine that i will us for a daily driver, drag race car, and auto-x car. Is this too much for the tubular k? I saw that Hawks tubular k says for off-road/ drag use only.

Thanks,
Brandon

 

I can't make an opinion as I'm waiting for Spohn to release his version, but there are quite a few people using them on daily driven rides. Just do the research on the different companies, listen to what people have to say, look into how they're constructed and what materials they're made of.
The only reason they put that disclaimer "for drag racing/off road use only" is because no aftermarket company would be able to afford getting the part tested as what's required to getting it approved by the government.

 

yeah i kind of figured that. I really don't drive my car into the ground daily driving. I work two milesd from home and rarely put some abuse into it. I would love to have a tubular front end and have my car lighter and especially be able to get to my plugs and drop the pan easier. I think i will make the switch and keep my stocker in case.

 

You really won't save much weight with a tubular K member though vs. the stocker....that's a common misconception. The main advantage to the tubular member is space (like you said)...easier for the oil pan and exhaust work.

 

yeah, plus they make the engine bay look awesome when painted red, and when i was very seriously looking into one, i was going to go with an ls1, that would be about 150lbs, i lost my deal on the ls1 though.