Question for the experts

[mustangspike]

whats the difference when doing a 5 lug swap on an 87-93 V8 mustang compared to an 87-93 4cyl mustang? what are the recommended parts to use

[Bizarro]

whats the difference when doing a 5 lug swap on an 87-93 V8 mustang compared to an 87-93 4cyl mustang? what are the recommended parts to use

youd still be able to use the same parts, if you have a sn or newer car as a donor your set. :thumbsup1:

[91svtcoupe]

87-93 V-8

If you use the Stock V-8 Spindle you can buy Lincoln Rotors 11" and the same size as the Stock Mustang Rotor so all your Brake stuff would fit right up. However with the lincoln rotors some wheels want fit because the center is bigger around than the Mustang. You could buy them from a Junk yard or from a autoparts store. they are pretty inexpenisve

Or Most Parts Places Like some of the sponsors have replacement 5 lug rotors that are decently priced.

If possiable IMO its best to use 94-95 Spindles, Rotors, Cailpers, Pretty simple swap but does require a few extra parts (spacer on the Lower Ball Joint (just some 5/8" Washers about 3 of them per side and a Weather Head Brake Fitting Part number 7828)


Some good info here:

http://www.sn95brakes.com/5lug.php


87-93 4cyl

They use the smaller rotors

So typically I use the Ford Ranger Rotors They are the same size and all you need to do is swap out the bearings.

Cheap way:
-For the 79 v8, 82-86 Mustangs, and 87-93 4 cyls, you can use the 4cyl 83-88 Ranger rotors.
-For the front 87-93 v8 cars, use the rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO. For the 79-86 and 87-93 4cyl cars, use the 83-92 4cyl Ranger front rotors. This will keep the cost down and allow you to keep the stock front brakes. You can buy the rotors for about $40-60 each. You an also purchase after market front rotors like the Power Slot brand in 5 lug. These cost about $99 each.

**Important note here! The SVO/Lincoln front rotors will NOT work with the Ford '98 & '99+ Cobra, Y2K Cobra R wheels, and '97+ GT 17" wheels. Most of the wheels will mount up ('98 cobra and the Bullitt wheels will not), but you will not be able to mount the center cap due to the larger dust cap on the rotor. To run these wheels, you need to convert over to the SN95 front brakes (this includes spindles, rotors, hubs and calipers). Alternatively you can use a wheel spacer, but it is not recommended. The Lincoln/SVO rotors will work for the' 95 Cobra R wheel, 16" SN95 Pony wheel, and '99+ 15" & 16" wheel since they have a different center design and cap. If the center of the wheel is recessed, the Lincoln/SVO dust rotor will most likely be to large for the center cap of the wheel.

[Proline_Coupe]

awesome

[tc_white]

87-93 V-8

If you use the Stock V-8 Spindle you can buy Lincoln Rotors 11" and the same size as the Stock Mustang Rotor so all your Brake stuff would fit right up. However with the lincoln rotors some wheels want fit because the center is bigger around than the Mustang. You could buy them from a Junk yard or from a autoparts store. they are pretty inexpenisve

Or Most Parts Places Like some of the sponsors have replacement 5 lug rotors that are decently priced.

If possiable IMO its best to use 94-95 Spindles, Rotors, Cailpers, Pretty simple swap but does require a few extra parts (spacer on the Lower Ball Joint (just some 5/8" Washers about 3 of them per side and a Weather Head Brake Fitting Part number 7828)


Some good info here:

http://www.sn95brakes.com/5lug.php


87-93 4cyl

They use the smaller rotors

So typically I use the Ford Ranger Rotors They are the same size and all you need to do is swap out the bearings.

Cheap way:
-For the 79 v8, 82-86 Mustangs, and 87-93 4 cyls, you can use the 4cyl 83-88 Ranger rotors.
-For the front 87-93 v8 cars, use the rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO. For the 79-86 and 87-93 4cyl cars, use the 83-92 4cyl Ranger front rotors. This will keep the cost down and allow you to keep the stock front brakes. You can buy the rotors for about $40-60 each. You an also purchase after market front rotors like the Power Slot brand in 5 lug. These cost about $99 each.

**Important note here! The SVO/Lincoln front rotors will NOT work with the Ford '98 & '99+ Cobra, Y2K Cobra R wheels, and '97+ GT 17" wheels. Most of the wheels will mount up ('98 cobra and the Bullitt wheels will not), but you will not be able to mount the center cap due to the larger dust cap on the rotor. To run these wheels, you need to convert over to the SN95 front brakes (this includes spindles, rotors, hubs and calipers). Alternatively you can use a wheel spacer, but it is not recommended. The Lincoln/SVO rotors will work for the' 95 Cobra R wheel, 16" SN95 Pony wheel, and '99+ 15" & 16" wheel since they have a different center design and cap. If the center of the wheel is recessed, the Lincoln/SVO dust rotor will most likely be to large for the center cap of the wheel.

well said my friend. im running the lincoln rotors up front myself. they work great :thumbsup1: