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Old Jan 2, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Alstons SFC with Spohn crossmember

I want to get a Spohn crossmember for the Tremec TKO.

Has anybody used any of his crossmembers with Alston SFC? It looks like there could be some interference. Thanks.
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Old Jan 15, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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No one huh?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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has anyone done this yet?

Does any one have pics?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Yes there is interference, i had a chunk of my crossmember cutout to fit on the car with the alstons, didnt have any probs after.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Same here....one end of the Alston's on the pass. side touches the trans crossmember.....but it's not too bad.....I don't think it'll cause any problems....
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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Holy crap this is an old thread! .

Yeah, I ended up cutting the crossmember to clear the SFC. I then welded up the pieces, I cut off, raised about 1/4 to 1/2 to clear. I wanted to keep the crossmember as strong as possible.
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