I wouldn't go any bigger than the factory tire size on the Cobras.yes. They came stock on a 93 why wouldn't they work on your 92? What size tire?
yes. They came stock on a 93 why wouldn't they work on your 92? What size tire?
The Differential was same as other production 5.0L except for the rear wheel disc brakes sourced from the Thunderbird Turbo coupes in the late 80's.
The front brakes were near identical to the regular 5.0L except for the front rotors which carried part number F3ZZ-1102-A. The rotor "hat" or the area where the wheel sat on the hub was 3/4" thicker if laid side by side to a regular 5.0 rotor. The wheels had a different offset because of the wider rear differential so this is how Ford solved the problem.
Rear brakes were the same as the ones used on the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. Axles were 3/4 longer on each side and required special offset wheels. Axle part numbers are F3ZZ-4234-A. Rotors in the rear measured 10.07" in diameter and were 0.945" thick. Part number is F3ZZ-2C026-A. Calipers in the rear were manufactured by Varga for Ford and were a single piston design. Part number is F3ZZ-2552-A (RH) and F3ZZ-2553-A (LH). Parking brake cables were changed for 1993 and the 93 Cobra also had specific parking brake cables for the rear disc. Part number is F3ZZ-2A635-A for both left and right sides.
No offense, but if you don't know the right answer, you should be careful about assuming that they will bolt right up.
Information from here...
http://www.1993cobra.com/data.htm
I am not sure the implications of not changing the front rotors, except that you will possibly run into an issue with them clearing the brake caliper, or have excessive rubbing from them being too far inboard. On the rear, they may bolt up but will probably look odd.
Now, the replica Cobra wheels are different, as they are built for standard GT/LX offsets, so in that case they will bolt up properly.
Wrong. I know a few people that put those rims on earlier fox body's with no issues. He can either buy spacers or cobra rotors to solve the problem.
http://forums.corral.net/forums/wheels-tires/1227236-1993-cobra-wheels-mustang.html
http://forums.corral.net/forums/wheels-tires/1111057-1993-original-cobra-wheels-fox.html
Now it would be easier to buy aftermarket Cobra rims with the correct offset, but that was not his question.
Simply bolting on the '93 Cobra wheels to a '93 and older Mustang will result in very bad rubbing on the A-arms on tight turns and possibly rubbing on the rear inner wheel wells. Not to mention it looks really lame with the wheels sucked way in.
Wrong. I know a few people that put those rims on earlier fox body's with no issues. He can either buy spacers or cobra rotors to solve the problem.
http://forums.corral.net/forums/wheels-tires/1227236-1993-cobra-wheels-mustang.html
http://forums.corral.net/forums/wheels-tires/1111057-1993-original-cobra-wheels-fox.html
Now it would be easier to buy aftermarket Cobra rims with the correct offset, but that was not his question.
Oh how I've missed StangNet.
Thank you for the tech. I prefer factory over after market, but with this swap its going to need some modifications. I'll probably go aftermarket wheels.
VERY good to know! I hit up the local shop tomorrow. Thanks!You can purchase 1993 cobra front rotors from auto parts store. They are a direct swap for your current rotors. It's about $50/rotor
Out back, if you so choose, a 3/4" spacer would be all that's needed.
If they are real Ford 1993 cobra wheels, they will hold their value very well compared to aftermarket cobra wheels
Out back, if you so choose, a 3/4" spacer would be all that's needed.
In one of the threads posted above someone mentions changing the wheel studs to work with the spacer. I would think that the engagement on the threads without the longer studs would be problematic. Any idea?
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