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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Are there any aftermarket tubular k-members with correct motor mounts for our V6's or would it something like that need to be custom made? I was looking around and found plenty sold w/o mounts but still wasnt sure if they would work in our cars or not (for whatever reason). Im just asking because id like to know in general, not nedessarily so i can buy one anytime soon (if ever). Thanks
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Nope but it takes very little effort to make a mount adapter.


I used the Spohn with SBC mounting pads on my v6.
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Spohn was actually the one i was looking at.

Whats required to make an adapter? Pics of your setup? Thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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I'd just use some 1/4" steel plate, you need to move the mounting holes back a little bit. The stock K member would be a good guide.


Mine required custom mounts because i used a FWD block, i just built mine off the SBC pads in case i ever wanted to put this engine in another car like a Vega.
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