When it comes to serious racing you want an item built to withstand high amounts of abuse to prevent failure that could lead to down time and extra cost. Our road race version K-member is designed for the serious racer that exposes their vehicle to more stress than any street car will ever experience. We take are already over-built street K-member and improve it even more by using additional 1.000 inch tubing and tying together crucial areas. These areas are exposed to more stress from a road race vehicle than a street or drag race vehicle would ever apply. This item weighs in at 3lbs more than our standard version but still maintains a much needed weight savings.This K-member allows the installation of a traditional Chevrolet small block or big block into a 1993-2002 Chevrolet. The UMI tubular K-member features integrated polyurethane mount mounts and fabricated mounting clam shells for maximum weight savings and installation ease. K-member includes power steering rack mounts and is a direct bolt in application.Features:Main center tube constructed of 1.500 in. x 0.120 in. DOM seamless steel tubingAdditional cross braces use 1.250 in. x 0.120 in. DOM seamless steel tubingEntire k-member features both TIG & MIG welded construction for superior strengthFront & rear a-arm mounts CNC machined & fabricated from 0.188 in. thick steelRear a-arm mounts gusseted to withstand extreme side loads & pressureDual tube center section adds increased strength over any competitors designAll mounting plates are CNC machined to ensure hole to hole accuracyFactory locator pins included for easy installation & exact fitCompletely fixture welded to ensure factory fitment with no grinding or cuttingStandard power steering rack mounts includedDurable powder coat finish, available bright red or gloss blackAutomatically reduces 25 lbs. of front end weightOffers additional clearance for headers & turbo pipingA-arm slots lengthened 1/2 in. over factory for additional adjustmentRear main cross tube lowered for oil pan protection & coverageUses integrated motor mounts for maximum weight reduction
Manufacturer Part Number : 2324-R
Part Notes:
Although this K-member allows easy installation of a small block or big block Chevrolet engine modifications to firewall and other areas may be necessary for proper engine clearance.