K-member questions

[softballnrd27]

I am swapping my 4cyl out for a V8 and I am looking at 3 different k-members and would like some feedback on them.
I will drive the car on the street more than the strip. So far I have looked at Maximum Motorsports(pricey but beefy), UPR, and AJE(both priced fairly well). Are there other/better options out there? Once again I will drive this on the street alot.

 

[Rick 91GT]

I sell the UPR, have used them in my own cars for over 9 years on the street.....no issues.

 

[softballnrd27]

Do you sell all of UPRs products?

 

[Rick 91GT]

Yes, send me an email with your needs [email protected]

Rick
Owner/Operator RNH Performance

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

+1 for UPR and not just cause they sponsor me! hehe They make a great product

 

[Mustang5L5]

What do you plan on ultimately doing woth the car? Drag? Road race? Street?

 

[TenorPlayinGuy]

I am using the Granatelli Piece. Its rather well built. I will be going with a 4.6 model later when I do my swap.

 

[softballnrd27]

A lot of street driving and some strip(maybe 10-12 times a year). I would like the car to handle well on the street and hook at the track. I don't need the car to be road race worthy but also not too "spongy" in the not straight driving.

 

[wythors]

So, you've gotten two votes for UPR. One from someone that sell's their products and one from someone that they sponsor. Not exactly unbiased opinions. I'd suggest you do a little research on the various forums, especially Corral.net, and find out what other people have to say about them, their products and their customer service.

Personally, I feel that Maximum Motorsports makes the highest quality parts in the industry. You get what you pay for.

 

[softballnrd27]

Unfortunately I am very limited on the sites I can get to out here. I will see what I can find though.

 

[Rick 91GT]

I used their products long before I became a dealer, and I wouldnt sell something I would use on my own car that I would carry my wife and kids in.

The MM piece is nice, just heavier which doesnt mean stronger, and a little more expensive.

The UPR stuff is welded by a high end fab shop in FL....top notch.

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

in my honest opinion if u r hardcore into road racing/ max.motorsports or griggs stuff is best
street strip up cant deny the quality of any of the companies out today upr, pa racing,team z,racecraft they all make great pieces. I just preferred upr and asked them to help ouy on my car. I will install any of the above manufacturers part above at my shop they all make top notch stuff

 

[Opposedodie]

this is what i used

225983_1715174118538_1213751755_31482253_8011101_n.jpg picture by opposedodie - Photobucket

 

[FastDriver]

+1 for UPR from a guy not sponsored by them. Fits nice, looks nice, works nice, saves weight.

Maybe the MM piece would stiffen the car more... I couldn't tell ya. What I can tell ya is that the UPR K-member has significantly cleaned up the engine bay down there and made things easier to get to. I drive my car 90% on the street. That said, I've only put 1-2k miles on my car since I went to this K-member.

Chris

 

[softballnrd27]

Anyone have experience with AJE?

 

[2000xp8]

I friggin hate AJE.

Why do you want a K member and what else is done to the engine you are dropping in?

 

[softballnrd27]

It isn't a 5.0.
Cam, intake, and head work on the motor.

 

[Green 94 5.0]

You should check out Team Z.

Team Z Motorsports - Suspension Kits and Components for hardcore Mustangs & more!

 

[2000xp8]

So what you are saying is you need a k member, it's not that you just want one.
Me personally i think unless it's necessary and you have done every other mod possible to make power, they aren't worth the money.

If i had to buy another one, Maximum motorsports, regardless of cost.

AJE's customer service sucks, so did their k member fitment.
I promissed them after they refused to replace mine (100% their fault not mine) i would do my best to prevent anyone from buying another one of their products. I plan on keeping that promise.
BTW, i'm not the only one that had my same issues.

 

[softballnrd27]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes I need one. If I didn't, I wouldn't even think about it.