Author Topic: K Frame swap  (Read 4985 times)

December 07, 2009, 05:59:46 am

macka

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K Frame swap
« on: December 07, 2009, 05:59:46 am »
I am planning to do a K frame swap. Can I use a mk3 K frame? Is the mk2 K frame better? I am thinking that I could just get a mk3 AAZ with a basket body and a solid motor, and do the swap. Yes? No? Enlighten me please.
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Reply #1December 08, 2009, 08:10:50 am

lord_verminaard

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Re: K Frame swap
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2009, 08:10:50 am »
K-frame swap into what?  For what reason?

If your A2 or A3 car has a good k-frame, there is no reason to swap it for anything else.

Brendan
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Reply #2December 08, 2009, 03:47:15 pm

macka

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Re: K Frame swap
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2009, 03:47:15 pm »
My mk2 has in iffy (in my eyes) K frame. It has a pinhole rust hole in it, so I want to swap it out instead of repairing it. So will a mk3 K frame swap in?
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Reply #3December 09, 2009, 02:31:51 am

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Re: K Frame swap
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 02:31:51 am »
yes, ive seen a few gasser guys upgrade to a mk3 one, im not sure what the difference is that makes it "an upgrade"

Reply #4December 09, 2009, 03:01:13 am

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Re: K Frame swap
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 03:01:13 am »
Im not entirely sure but I think the swap allows for easier installation of mk 3 engines/ suspension components. Possibly also some clearance issues with Exhaust and turbo setups too.

Reply #5December 10, 2009, 10:41:06 am

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Re: K Frame swap
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2009, 10:41:06 am »
Im not entirely sure but I think the swap allows for easier installation of mk 3 engines/ suspension components. Possibly also some clearance issues with Exhaust and turbo setups too.

thanks
Quote from: Vincent Walden
I do know that I drive torque,  while listening to my friends prattle on about horsepower.