5.3 Camaro K-member
07-13-2011, 09:13 PM
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5.3 Camaro K-member
I see that the k-member needs to be notched for oil pan clearance with an ls motor does anyone happen to know how big of a notch is nessesary
07-13-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: 5.3 Camaro K-member
i didnt have to notch mine but i am using set 1" back plates. although i did have to grind a little bit away from the edges of the pan
07-14-2011, 12:13 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I cut mine through the middle of that hole punched in the top of the K-member. As for how wide, I don't recall off hand - just measure the width of the pan and make sure it'll be that wide after you weld the plate back in.
Pics are available - check out the swap list thread.
Pics are available - check out the swap list thread.
07-14-2011, 10:25 AM
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Re: 5.3 Camaro K-member
i used the setback plates as well, but i wanted a little bit more breathing room on my setup.
i had mine cut back just far enough to still leave the mounting hole for the brake line hold down (maybe an inch or so?). i believe the width was about 11" as well, but its been a while
i had mine cut back just far enough to still leave the mounting hole for the brake line hold down (maybe an inch or so?). i believe the width was about 11" as well, but its been a while
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
This is linked from the swap list sticky:
End result, with Spohn swap mounts:
End result, with Spohn swap mounts:
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09-02-2011, 04:20 PM
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Re: 5.3 Camaro K-member
im gonna have to do the same it looks like. Thanks for the pics to help me out
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