Advantages to 5 lug conversion?

NewToFord · Apr 3, 2009

I am trying to decide which way to go with my project 93. What are the advantages to going 5 lug conversion? Is it just to have bigger brakes? I am trying to decide if its worth the money and time.

85_SS_302_Coupe · Apr 3, 2009

Stronger wheel mounting (an extra lug, only a big deal if you're drag racing)

Better brake options

Better wheel options

LiquidGT · Apr 3, 2009

Well...
-Bigger brakes means you can actually STOP; if you use PBR or Cobra calipers
-Better front suspension geometry with the SN95 spindles
-Opens up a bigger realm for wheel choices.

ID89GT · Apr 3, 2009

LiquidGT said:
Well...
-Bigger brakes means you can actually STOP; if you use PBR or Cobra calipers
-Better front suspension geometry with the SN95 spindles
-Opens up a bigger realm for wheel choices.

Kinda off topic, but what are the PBR brakes off of.. I had them on my car when I got them up front, so I have no idea what pads I would have to get or anything lol

QUICK91LX · Apr 3, 2009

Do you want to do a real 5-lug swap or a budget/junkyard swap? You can just swap to Mark VII front rotors with ranger axles/drums in the rear and have no gain other than better wheels and an extra lug, or you can do a real SN95 setup and gain bigger, better brakes so you actually stop.

QUICK91LX · Apr 3, 2009

ID89GT said:
Kinda off topic, but what are the PBR brakes off of.. I had them on my car when I got them up front, so I have no idea what pads I would have to get or anything lol

Cobras and 99-04 GT's had PBR calipers, not 100% sure about V6 cars or earlier SN95's

LiquidGT · Apr 3, 2009

ID89GT said:
Kinda off topic, but what are the PBR brakes off of.. I had them on my car when I got them up front, so I have no idea what pads I would have to get or anything lol

99-04 GT and V6 Mustangs had the PBR's. The Cobra caliper is also made by the PBR company, but its a totally different caliper that the GT/V6 caliper.

The 94-98 GT/V6 had iron calipers that are no better than stock fox calipers.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 3, 2009

PBR is a brake manufacturer.

There are three calipers made by PBR used on the Mustang.

99-04 Gt/V6 caliper
94-98 Cobra caliper
99-04 Cobra/Mach/Bulllitt caliper (different casting and piston size)

Shakerhood · Apr 4, 2009

Incredible Brakes compared to Stock, Wheel Bearing is sealed in the Hub, and the added Bonus is the selection of Wheels.

NewToFord · Apr 4, 2009

ok I guess you guys talked me into it. Now my next question is do I buy 28 or 31 spline rear axles, for 500+ rwhp?

Jaym14 · Apr 4, 2009

NewToFord said:
ok I guess you guys talked me into it. Now my next question is do I buy 28 or 31 spline rear axles, for 500+ rwhp?

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ID89GT · Apr 4, 2009

Mustang5L5 said:
PBR is a brake manufacturer.

There are three calipers made by PBR used on the Mustang.

99-04 Gt/V6 caliper
94-98 Cobra caliper
99-04 Cobra/Mach/Bulllitt caliper (different casting and piston size)

How do I know which one I got, if I took a picture and posted it would you be able to tell, or is there some numbers on it somewhere that will tell me?

Mustang5L5 · Apr 4, 2009

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