[Steve91T]

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[SS Performance]

Couple of questions, why are you considering a aftermarket k-member and how will you be using the vehicle?

Aftermarket tubular k-members aren't as strong as the stock units. They weigh less than stock but you pay for that in strength. Also many are made from chromoly. I have seen some, not UMI, that MIG welded chromoly!

Aftermarket k-members are very popular in drag racing. However they don't see the stresses that we see.

If you are looking to lose weight you can lighten the stock unit and maintain the strength.

[Steve91T]

Couple of questions, why are you considering a aftermarket k-member and how will you be using the vehicle?

Aftermarket tubular k-members aren't as strong as the stock units. They weigh less than stock but you pay for that in strength. Also many are made from chromoly. I have seen some, not UMI, that MIG welded chromoly!

Aftermarket k-members are very popular in drag racing. However they don't see the stresses that we see.

If you are looking to lose weight you can lighten the stock unit and maintain the strength.

I've heard about them being weak, but UMI now has one built specifically for road racing. How have they been holding up?

The car is a 97 with an LT1. I will be swapping a ls1 later this year. I have a 99 ls1 cross member off a parts car in my garage and it's taking up a ton of space. So I was considering selling it and putting that money towards the UMI cross member. The weight savings is a huge plus, but I'm wondering what other advantages there are. More alignment adjustability?

Since I'll be swapping engines, this will be the time to get the UMI crossmember. That's why I'm asking.

The car is my weekend warrior and also track toy. I'll be competing in TT3, which means I'll be limited to about 340 rwhp. Right now my car weighs 3400 with me in it, obviously it'll be around 3300 after the LS swap and light flywheel and battery. I run 275/40/17 NT01's on the track. Someday, maybe, I'll jump to a 315 square set up.