98-02 LS1 Spohn Performance Tubular K-Member
Spohn Performance's tubular k-member sets a new, higher standard of performance and quality. When Spohn designed their k-members, they had several goals in mind. One was to provide the performance capabilities needed for the toughest race tracks, another was to provide the strength and durability required for the demands of a daily driven vehicle. Spohn's k-member provides substantial weight savings and frees up a lot of room in the engine bay for drag race customers, but it also provides the strength, rigidity, and durability for road race, autox, and daily driver customers as well..... all in one package!
Spohn's tubular k-member features gusseted a-arm mounts for maximum rigidity and side load support. Spohn's k-members are gusseted in critical areas (over 20 locations!) to ensure that a weld never breaks. They decrease overall weight, and provide much more room for large tube headers, turbo systems, etc.
Spohn's k-member will accept stock a-arms, or for additional weight loss and performance enhancement they also offer tubular a-arms. Spohn's jig was built around the factory k-member providing for an exact fit and factory exact dimensions. Every detail of the factory k-member was incorporated, including all five brake line mounts. There's no "zip tying" of the brake lines with this k-member.
Build Specifications and Features:
- 1.50" x .120" wall seamless DOM tubing one piece formed front hoop
- 1.50" x .120" wall seamless DOM tubing a-arm mount tubes
- 1.25" x .120" wall seamless DOM tubing rear support brace
- OEM style button head locating pins
- CNC cut 3/16" steel gussets in over 20 locations for maximum strength and durability
- CNC cut and formed 3/16" steel a-arm mounts, solid welded inside and outside. Outside welds are sanded smooth to allow for a flush fit to the car, eliminate stress risers, and provide a clean and smooth professional appearance
- All a-arm mounts are gusseted front and rear for side load strength. The slots have been lengthened to provide much more a-arm adjustment over the stock k-member. Recessed passenger's side rear a-arm mount to provide clearance for long tube headers. Rear a-arm mount boxes are offset bent just like the factory k-member for factory exact fit and finish
- CNC cut and formed reinforced 3/16" steel factory rack mounts
- Welded in a special built rotary jig to insure an exact fit and precision welds entirely in the flat position
- Includes (6) new 12mm Grade 10.9 k-member mounting bolts and heavy flat washers
- Includes (6) new flanged head motor mount bolts and flanged head steel lock nuts
- Includes all five brake line mounts and new brake line mounting tab bolts and nuts
- "LSX" motor mounting pads allow for the installation of any Gen III engine (LS1, LS2, LS6, LS7, etc.)
- Durable and brilliant powder coated finish, your choice of red or black
Options:
K-members are also available with no motor mount pads for those who will be using a motor plate, or with motor mount pads that will allow installation of the LS1 motor mounts.
Available in 4130N Chrome Moly: The ultimate in bullet-proof lightweight strength, 4130N chrome moly tubing construction! Same as above, but constructed from 1.50" x .083" and 1.25" x .095" 4130N chrome moly tubing. Make your choice below. |