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[SamLX77]

Hi all, I know the subject of how to install the k frame has previously been covered here. I’m wondering if anyone has a pdf download or documents, that clearly shows how to install the K Frame. I’m pretty simple and following diagrams is a bit easier for me 😊also what’s your thoughts about using the original factory k frame with a new 500hp engine ? Thanks in advance for your help

Or a workshop manual PDF that covers the above.

[SamLX77]

Hi all, I know the subject of how to install the k frame has previously been covered here. I’m wondering if anyone has a pdf download or documents, that clearly shows how to install the K Frame. I’m pretty simple and following diagrams is a bit easier for me also what’s your thoughts about using the original factory k frame with a new 500hp engine ? Thanks in advance for your help

Or a workshop manual PDF that covers the above.

[Cook]

Hi Steve. Do you have the PDF of the LX Parts Catalogue? If not there is one on file here somewhere.  It shows all the components of the K Frame and suspension and how it all ties in. I would think there are plenty of cars pulling that sort of HP on the standard frame.  Cheers Ron

[LXCHEV]

Agreed - I'm sure there's plenty of Torana's pulling 1000HP+ with the standard K-Frame. I don't think it's considered a weak-point of these cars.

[Heath]

LH Workshop manual can be found here:

https://www.gmh-tora...orkshop-manual/

That will be the best/only resource for how the front end is mounted, unless you can find a YouTube video of someone putting one in. There may also be other threads on here with good spiels or good reference photos.

 

Basically don't tighten anything until you've got everything started. You may need jacks/ratchet straps, pry bars, eccentric pointed metal pointy things to stick in the outrigger holes and try and get them lined up. It can be easy or a pain depending on the individual car!

 

Nominally having 500hp doesn't demand any specific durability improvements in the front end or the chassis (just the diff and top arm mounts maybe). The overall body structure and subframe are rated for much more than that. Depending on vehicle use (irrespective of horsepower but related to grip) there are various structural improvements that can be made of course.

[ls2lxhatch]

https://ls2lxhatch.c...gineinstall.htm

[SamLX77]

LH Workshop manual can be found here:

https://www.gmh-tora...orkshop-manual/

That will be the best/only resource for how the front end is mounted, unless you can find a YouTube video of someone putting one in. There may also be other threads on here with good spiels or good reference photos.

 

Basically don't tighten anything until you've got everything started. You may need jacks/ratchet straps, pry bars, eccentric pointed metal pointy things to stick in the outrigger holes and try and get them lined up. It can be easy or a pain depending on the individual car!

 

Nominally having 500hp doesn't demand any specific durability improvements in the front end or the chassis (just the diff and top arm mounts maybe). The overall body structure and subframe are rated for much more than that. Depending on vehicle use (irrespective of horsepower but related to grip) there are various structural improvements that can be made of course.

Many thanks Mate, doing the job tomorrow great help 👍🇦🇺

Thanks Heath, very helpful information.

doing the job tomorrow, this helps immensely

[SamLX77]

Hi Steve. Do you have the PDF of the LX Parts Catalogue? If not there is one on file here somewhere.  It shows all the components of the K Frame and suspension and how it all ties in. I would think there are plenty of cars pulling that sort of HP on the standard frame.  Cheers Ron

 

 

thanks buddy 👍

LH Workshop manual can be found here:

https://www.gmh-tora...orkshop-manual/

That will be the best/only resource for how the front end is mounted, unless you can find a YouTube video of someone putting one in. There may also be other threads on here with good spiels or good reference photos.

 

Basically don't tighten anything until you've got everything started. You may need jacks/ratchet straps, pry bars, eccentric pointed metal pointy things to stick in the outrigger holes and try and get them lined up. It can be easy or a pain depending on the individual car!

 

Nominally having 500hp doesn't demand any specific durability improvements in the front end or the chassis (just the diff and top arm mounts maybe). The overall body structure and subframe are rated for much more than that. Depending on vehicle use (irrespective of horsepower but related to grip) there are various structural improvements that can be made of course.

Many thanks boys , very helpful

[SamLX77]

Job DONE ! Many thanks again everyone. You weren’t wrong about how much of a C##t of a job it was going to be 👍😂
Floor Jacks, bits of wood, 4x 2 , ratchet straps, hydraulic lift, sweat swearing.