K Member

[BashamWS6]

So the engine is gonna be out this summer. Had a few suggest a k member.
What you think?

[28Marcos]

need more info bro.

[KMdef9]

Yes.

[pajeff02]

I purchased the UMI K-member over the holidays. It is going to make a nice addition to our car. Less weight and better undercar accessibility.

[BashamWS6]

Yeah i was looking at the UMi k memeber (not the race one) takes 25 lbs off. Its a dd. But could i later add a arms if i wanted?

[KMdef9]

Yeah i was looking at the UMi k memeber (not the race one) takes 25 lbs off. Its a dd. But could i later add a arms if i wanted?

I read that you can put UMIs a arm on the stocker then upgrade the k member later, so imagine it works the otherway around as well.

[shady milkman]

I read that you can put UMIs a arm on the stocker then upgrade the k member later, so imagine it works the otherway around as well.

but that is a lot extra work...might as well do it all together

[BashamWS6]

well then $490 vs $1200... hmm

[shady milkman]

Gotta pay to play..where are you getting all this money..I could swear every month your saying you have 4k or 2k...by now id think you'd be pretty set.

[Firebirdjones]

Yeah i was looking at the UMi k memeber (not the race one) takes 25 lbs off. Its a dd. But could i later add a arms if i wanted?

Yes you can use the stock a-arms on the aftermarket K-member. You don't get as much weight reduction that way though.
The aftermarket a-arms are much lighter than the bulky stock pieces.

[BashamWS6]

Lol its the same stash. Just cant decide how to spend it.

[shady milkman]

Lol its the same stash. Just cant decide how to spend it.

what's already done ?

[TA98]

i was gonna get the BMR and manual rack for my car. but im thinking now i might use that money for spray.

[BashamWS6]

what's already done ?

well nothing much besides new interior and new sound system.
i had it schedualed to get the exhaust on. but that was about the time i started getting some bad piston slap. took it in and they said it needs a rebuild. its not a lifter. i know that much for a fact. so the exhaust is sitting in the garage right now.

but this spring and summer ill be ordering an LS6 longblock and intake, SLP air lid, LS7 clutch with new hydralics, pro 5.0 with luo's short stick, and UMI SFC (most likely weld-in) and a frost mail-in tune.

i will have a little extra change left over but not enough for a MWC rear so i was considering getting other goodies however it may be best to stop and save for the rear then.

i already ordered 28lb injectors and a ported TB

i plan to have the block, intake, clutch and pilot bearing ordered by end of march

and order everything else and get it to the shop by early june. (yes i know "You letting a shop do it?" i got an estimate and to me its worth the money to have someone who knows what they are doing install it)

im looking for low 12s (trap around 115) and around 400+rwhp

[Mean Green Z28]

If the engine's coming out, I'd do the k member then instead of later. You can always pop in the suspension stuff easily later when you are ready

[shady milkman]

why did you buy 28l injectors ? and a ported tb ? that money could go towards the mwc ..if i were you..id save every penny and get that rear asap..it will take a big "what if" off the table

[Cutlass]

If the engine's coming out, I'd do the k member then instead of later. You can always pop in the suspension stuff easily later when you are ready

Exactly. K-member first and then arms later isn't too big of a deal.

[UMI Performance]

Like mentioned our K-member will work with the factory A-Arms or ours... so you can also upgrade to aftermarket A-Arms at a later date.

Also for those looking for manual steering, we have that K-member in the works along with rack right now

Thanks!
Ryan

[Firebirdjones]

why did you buy 28l injectors ? and a ported tb ? that money could go towards the mwc ..if i were you..id save every penny and get that rear asap..it will take a big "what if" off the table

I'm pretty sure the LS6 engine uses/needs the 28 lbs. injectors. His car has the 26er's.

[BashamWS6]

I'm pretty sure the LS6 engine uses/needs the 28 lbs. injectors. His car has the 26er's.

This.