5 lug worth it in my situation???

PonyPower96 · Sep 27, 2005

Hey guys, i have a pretty heavily modified mustang and the rear end that it comes with is a strange 33" spline with a spool. Now i was thinking about buying the cobra front brake conversion from Mustang Parts Specialist because the previous owner decided to leave the stock brakes and just upgrade the rotors. My main question is, is it worth it to get this kit and spend the money and get a new rear end. Im a college student and kinda hard up money. Thanks guys.

_jb_ · Sep 27, 2005

I used Ford's 2300k kit, and the brakes are REALLY nice. It uses the same setup as the brakes your looking at uses. My kit cost $2300, but it came with EVERYTHING you need to make the switch, including instructions. The kit you are looking at is forgetting the booster and MC, one of the MAIN upgrades.
As for having to buy a new rear end, you won't have to, probably have to order a different spline though.

Shakerhood · Sep 28, 2005

_jb_ said:
I used Ford's 2300k kit, and the brakes are REALLY nice. It uses the same setup as the brakes your looking at uses. My kit cost $2300, but it came with EVERYTHING you need to make the switch, including instructions. The kit you are looking at is forgetting the booster and MC, one of the MAIN upgrades.
As for having to buy a new rear end, you won't have to, probably have to order a different spline though.

I have the M-2300-K kit too although I paid $1800 Delivered and it has made my car feel completely different, awesome upgrade! The car should have come from the Factory with those brakes!

9 Deuce GT · Sep 28, 2005

Pretty much any Fox car, stock or not needs better brakes. Remember though, that you need new wheels to go five lug. If cash is tight, for now I would just upgrade the front calipers to 73mm units. You can get them at parts stores for around $25 a piece. In the future, when money allows, I would deff. upgrade the brakes. It has been the best mod I have made to my Fox.

PonyPower96 · Sep 28, 2005

say if i was gonna go with that m-2003-k, what will i need to do with my rear end situation?? like what exactly would i have to buy then?

Mustang5L5 · Sep 28, 2005

Just leave your rear end as it is. You'll have to sell your current axle and buy 31-spline axles for a 94-98 Mustang.

The 2300-K kit is expensive, but you can peice it together for cheaper.

The kit costs $1800, i put mine together for under $700

PonyPower96 · Sep 28, 2005

ill also have to buy a 31" spline diff too right? ill have to start looking at this for a winter project. thanks guys!

Shakerhood · Sep 29, 2005

PonyPower96 said:
say if i was gonna go with that m-2003-k, what will i need to do with my rear end situation?? like what exactly would i have to buy then?

You would need aftermarket axles to match 31 spline, but you could easily sell the ones from the kit. The nice thing about the kit is everything is there and everything is brand new and you dont have to hunt for anything!

Mustang5L5 · Sep 29, 2005

PonyPower96 said:
ill also have to buy a 31" spline diff too right? ill have to start looking at this for a winter project. thanks guys!

I thought you said you already had 31 spline axles in your Mustang right now with a spool?

5 lug worth it in my situation???

PonyPower96

_jb_

New Member

Shakerhood

9 Deuce GT

Member

PonyPower96

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

PonyPower96

Shakerhood

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Similar threads

5 lug worth it in my situation???

New Member

Member

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency