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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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K member question

Are the V6 and V8 Kmembers the same? I heard the brake lines are routed differently on the them but other than that Im not sure.
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Re: K member question

not sure about brake lines and i see no reason why they would be different. The only difference is the motor mount location, but both k-members have the needed holes
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Re: K member question

Brakes lines were moved slightly V6 to V8 to get around the motor mounts. You can bend them enough to clear
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Re: K member question

K-members on 4th Gens are different, Thirdgens are the same, but use different motor mounts. there's supposed to be a difference between '82-'83 vs. later models though.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Re: K member question

OK cool I havent takin the V6 out of the car yet to look at the k member for it. Im preping all the parts and painting them to get ready for my project. just trying to get all mu ducks in a row.
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