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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 14461639" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>I had a few discussions with the good people at Maximum and I did bring up the question about weight. I'm not in a position to quote accurate numbers as I honestly don't know what the final design will consist of. I believe there is more than one variation of the billet block and that alone has an impact on weight. I think that I can safely say that if you are seeking <em>major</em> reductions in weight from a K-member swap then you may want to look at the more drag oriented units that are currently for sale. I waited for Maximum's K-member because I wanted <em>the</em> most robust piece available - not simply the lightest. I knew they'd rework the architecture with improved geometry. I was absolutely caught off guard with the ability to support the engine without the K-member in place. Weight reduction is always welcomed but not at the cost of a potentially weaker structure as far as I'm concerned.</p><p></p><p> I won't jump the gun and try to provide data that may prove inaccurate. Simply put, Maximum fine tuned the roll center height. They did take into account the rules that certain sanctioning bodies have in place. The K-member is far more rigid than stock which results in far less deflection when loaded under various dynamic conditions. Throughout the design phase, MM made an effort to ensure that NVH wouldn't rear its head, and part of that plan included the decision to design it around stock style motor mounts.</p><p></p><p>We also discussed whether or not MM plans on offering a front arm. Be aware that as hard as I may have pried that I'm not privy to everything. I can say that MM is not unhappy with the Multimatic manufactured factory arm either from a design or durability standpoint, other than they welcomed the change Ford made to include a stronger balljoint on the most recent factory arm revision. Beyond that, I honestly don't know.</p><p></p><p>A few other things I didn't mention. If you go back and look at some of the photos you'll see two control arm pivot holes, similar to what they've done previously with Fox/New Edge chassis cars. The K-member was designed to accommodate either a hydraulic or an electric rack. There are some minor details that those of you with sharp eyes may have picked up on that I didn't address. Suffice it to say, Maximum has more in store and I look forward to the official release.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Immediately upon pulling the K-member out of the box I laid it next to a ~ 10 year old MM Fox body K-member I happen to have. You might find it interesting.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]605847[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]605848[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]605849[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]605850[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I am using the factory stock, OEM GT500 engine mounts.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I do not know what the final price will be nor do I know exactly what will be included. Maximum is gearing up for production in the near future but I have no date to offer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 14461639, member: 83412"] I had a few discussions with the good people at Maximum and I did bring up the question about weight. I'm not in a position to quote accurate numbers as I honestly don't know what the final design will consist of. I believe there is more than one variation of the billet block and that alone has an impact on weight. I think that I can safely say that if you are seeking [I]major[/I] reductions in weight from a K-member swap then you may want to look at the more drag oriented units that are currently for sale. I waited for Maximum's K-member because I wanted [I]the[/I] most robust piece available - not simply the lightest. I knew they'd rework the architecture with improved geometry. I was absolutely caught off guard with the ability to support the engine without the K-member in place. Weight reduction is always welcomed but not at the cost of a potentially weaker structure as far as I'm concerned. I won't jump the gun and try to provide data that may prove inaccurate. Simply put, Maximum fine tuned the roll center height. They did take into account the rules that certain sanctioning bodies have in place. The K-member is far more rigid than stock which results in far less deflection when loaded under various dynamic conditions. Throughout the design phase, MM made an effort to ensure that NVH wouldn't rear its head, and part of that plan included the decision to design it around stock style motor mounts. We also discussed whether or not MM plans on offering a front arm. Be aware that as hard as I may have pried that I'm not privy to everything. I can say that MM is not unhappy with the Multimatic manufactured factory arm either from a design or durability standpoint, other than they welcomed the change Ford made to include a stronger balljoint on the most recent factory arm revision. Beyond that, I honestly don't know. A few other things I didn't mention. If you go back and look at some of the photos you'll see two control arm pivot holes, similar to what they've done previously with Fox/New Edge chassis cars. The K-member was designed to accommodate either a hydraulic or an electric rack. There are some minor details that those of you with sharp eyes may have picked up on that I didn't address. Suffice it to say, Maximum has more in store and I look forward to the official release. Immediately upon pulling the K-member out of the box I laid it next to a ~ 10 year old MM Fox body K-member I happen to have. You might find it interesting. [ATTACH=full]605847[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]605848[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]605849[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]605850[/ATTACH] I am using the factory stock, OEM GT500 engine mounts.:) I do not know what the final price will be nor do I know exactly what will be included. Maximum is gearing up for production in the near future but I have no date to offer. [/QUOTE]
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