k-member - which one???
04-29-2003, 09:34 PM
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k-member - which one???
Who makes the best K-member for the LT1 f-bodies?
PA, BMR, others?
Most importantly - why?
I'd appreaciate any input on weight differences, strength, clearence issues, and ease of install.
PA, BMR, others?
Most importantly - why?
I'd appreaciate any input on weight differences, strength, clearence issues, and ease of install.
04-30-2003, 05:41 AM
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I have the PA racing unit getting ready to go on my car. very light,and a solid piece. We have the PA on a friends 87,fit great opened up room like you wouldnt believe.
I have heard of BMR having fitment issues with Hooker longtubes,but not sure if they fixed that.
I have heard of BMR having fitment issues with Hooker longtubes,but not sure if they fixed that.
04-30-2003, 10:09 PM
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I had a BMR and a PA Racing unit. Just comparing the welds on the two, the BMR looked much better. I had several spots in the welds were there would be small holes in the bead. Plus, none of the slag was cleaned off the k-member, it was just powdercoated over. BMRs looks like a little more care was put into it.
Just my $.02
Just my $.02
05-01-2003, 08:41 AM
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mongse - do you feel that the PA is not structurally sound due to the welds and construction? Are they that bad? Or is it more of cosmetic/appearance differences in the welds between the PA and BMR?
I'm looking to buy either unit in black. And since it wont be all that visible, unless the car is in the air, I'm really only concerned about functionality, clearence, and weight savings. Doenst hurt that I can get the PA unit for about $60 less either. So at the moment, that the way I'm leaning, but I'd like to hear anyones thoughs and experiences.
sleeper - why exactly did your friend wish he had bought the BMR over the PA?
Has anyone with either the BMR or the PA had one of the K-members bend the tubing or break a weld?
Thanks for the reply so far guys...
I'm looking to buy either unit in black. And since it wont be all that visible, unless the car is in the air, I'm really only concerned about functionality, clearence, and weight savings. Doenst hurt that I can get the PA unit for about $60 less either. So at the moment, that the way I'm leaning, but I'd like to hear anyones thoughs and experiences.
sleeper - why exactly did your friend wish he had bought the BMR over the PA?
Has anyone with either the BMR or the PA had one of the K-members bend the tubing or break a weld?
Thanks for the reply so far guys...
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05-01-2003, 08:49 AM
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After seeing the htread,i got my k member out of storage abd looked it over again. Also we didnt see any issues with the 1 on my friends 3rd gen,and my buddies 8 sec Drag Radial mustang.
I dont see any "bad" welds or any excessive slag.
Only person that i know of that bent a PA racing unit was George Baxter when he stood the car on the back bumper,let off and came slamming down.
I dont see any "bad" welds or any excessive slag.
Only person that i know of that bent a PA racing unit was George Baxter when he stood the car on the back bumper,let off and came slamming down.
05-01-2003, 03:27 PM
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I have a PA on my car and will be swapping to a AJE. There products are very good from everything i have heard.
I have no issues with my PA setup and everything mounted fine. If you are going to need more pan area go with the AJE as it comes foward more.
AJE K members
They are all imo about the same it is just which design do you like most and what price deal you can get. ARE has one as well and not sure on the price but they were having a special a while back.
Steven
I have no issues with my PA setup and everything mounted fine. If you are going to need more pan area go with the AJE as it comes foward more.
AJE K members
They are all imo about the same it is just which design do you like most and what price deal you can get. ARE has one as well and not sure on the price but they were having a special a while back.
Steven
05-02-2003, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by speedmiser
mongse - do you feel that the PA is not structurally sound due to the welds and construction? Are they that bad? Or is it more of cosmetic/appearance differences in the welds between the PA and BMR?
mongse - do you feel that the PA is not structurally sound due to the welds and construction? Are they that bad? Or is it more of cosmetic/appearance differences in the welds between the PA and BMR?
but I just didn't like the look of the welds. A friend of mine got his right around the same time for his LS1 TA and it had similar problems. Was it structurally sound? Probably. Did I want to take the chance...no really. I used to have pictures that I took of the PA. I'll see if I can dig those up this weekend.
05-02-2003, 06:07 PM
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Well I bought it on a cc, so I if I dont like the looks of it, I can always return it 
It was approx $380 (including shipping), and with those locally and those on the board who OK'd it's functionality, I figured it was worth a try. I'll guess I'll find out for sure, when it arrives
Thanks again for the replys.
It was approx $380 (including shipping), and with those locally and those on the board who OK'd it's functionality, I figured it was worth a try. I'll guess I'll find out for sure, when it arrives
Thanks again for the replys.