Is a Tubular k member a must?

caintcatchmyGT · July 28th, 2007, 05:07 PM

I have a 96 GT and i am looking at twin turboing my car. I talked to someone and was told that i have to get a tubular k member cause the factory one will get in the way. is this true or is a tubular k-member a nice to have instead of a must?

TurboLX · July 28th, 2007, 05:28 PM

you dont need it at all, i dont see how it would interfere

i would get it to lose wieght and stiffen things up abit

caintcatchmyGT · July 29th, 2007, 01:01 AM

Who would you recommend on a twin turbo kit that will produce mass amounts of power that wont break my wallet?

MeZ · July 29th, 2007, 11:56 AM

97Cobra · July 29th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by caintcatchmyGT

I have a 96 GT and i am looking at twin turboing my car. I talked to someone and was told that i have to get a tubular k member cause the factory one will get in the way. is this true or is a tubular k-member a nice to have instead of a must?

theres TT kits that come with EVERYTHING tubular k member, coil overs , fuel injectors, bovs everything... but you dont need a TK its just gonna be harder to route the tubing.

TurboLX · July 31st, 2007, 12:26 AM

the only TT ive seen is Newt-rods custom setups, but it's not everything you'll need, a complete turbo build will cost up to $10k

97Cobra · August 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM

tubular K member kits are kinda pricy aswell!

scubasteve041186 · August 3rd, 2007, 01:28 AM

i got one i got one

haha i'll let you guys know how it works out

StangAddiction · August 3rd, 2007, 10:48 AM

actually, just about every turbo kit for modulars come with a tubular k-member or require one. It's almost impossible to route the downpipe through the stock k-member. If you cant afford a tubular k-member you can route your downpipe under the steering rack, but theres clearance issues with that route.

BTW QA1 has an affordable k-member at about $250-$290 depending on where you buy from. I think it requires coil-overs although which is about another $150. Still fairly cheap compared tho others although. keep in mind the qa1 k-member widens the stock wheelbase though.

97Cobra · August 3rd, 2007, 11:29 AM

yeah the MM K member kit is $1,889.99 I know i was looking at buying one for when I get my headers. lol looks like I will have to save up a bunch more!!! lol so that means i should have headers mid pipe and k member kit by... oh next year or so. lol

July 28th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	you dont need it at all, i dont see how it would interfere i would get it to lose wieght and stiffen things up abit __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

July 29th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#4
MeZ Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 966 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Car For Sale on Autotrader.com 04 Silver GT 32K Miles Parts 4 Sale: 18" Wheels SSR GT3 replicas w/ tires Steeda Tri-Ax 10lb N20 Bottle w. gauge (2) Kirkey Racing Seats w/ RCI 5 Pt. belts Steeda & Momo shift knobs SB GT Spoiler

July 31st, 2007, 12:26 AM	#6
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only TT ive seen is Newt-rods custom setups, but it's not everything you'll need, a complete turbo build will cost up to $10k __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

August 2nd, 2007, 06:45 PM	#7
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	tubular K member kits are kinda pricy aswell! __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

August 3rd, 2007, 11:29 AM	#10
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,521 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah the MM K member kit is $1,889.99 I know i was looking at buying one for when I get my headers. lol looks like I will have to save up a bunch more!!! lol so that means i should have headers mid pipe and k member kit by... oh next year or so. lol __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

July 29th, 2007, 01:01 AM	#3
caintcatchmyGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: still here in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 349 iTrader: 0 reviews	Who would you recommend on a twin turbo kit that will produce mass amounts of power that wont break my wallet?

August 3rd, 2007, 01:28 AM	#8
scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,382 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got one i got one haha i'll let you guys know how it works out

August 3rd, 2007, 10:48 AM	#9
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	actually, just about every turbo kit for modulars come with a tubular k-member or require one. It's almost impossible to route the downpipe through the stock k-member. If you cant afford a tubular k-member you can route your downpipe under the steering rack, but theres clearance issues with that route. BTW QA1 has an affordable k-member at about $250-$290 depending on where you buy from. I think it requires coil-overs although which is about another $150. Still fairly cheap compared tho others although. keep in mind the qa1 k-member widens the stock wheelbase though.

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