Correct me if I'm wrong - five lug questions.

I have a 1986 former 3.8L/C5 car that I've converted to a 5.0L/T5, and the original suspension and 7.5 rear is still in place. What I want to do is get four-wheel discs, an 8.8 traction-loc, and five lug wheels in one shebang -- I plan on stealing the full setup from an SN95 car, and using the 1994-98 five-spoke 'pony' rims with 225/55 or 245/50 tires. What would stop me from swapping the entire rearend, parking brake setup, master cylinder/prop valve, struts, and spindles (including brakes) from a donor SN95? I have heard the V6 cars use identical brakes to the GTs, and I don't care if the rear is 7.5 simply for the fact that I don't run slicks, but are any of the late 7.5s limited-slip? Tire clearance issues? I imagine the springs would act as a lift kit, but how about cutting coils on SN95 springs?

The car's a 'vert, if it matters.



I'm cheap, to say the least. Tell me if I'm stupid, I only have 1500 in the car right now.

4k#Fe

Any thoughts on the 7.5 rear? I have a ~230-250HP E7-headed carb motor that will never see slicks or a dragstrip.

Are there any issues with the brake lines?

4k#Fe

The main goal here is for the disc brakes, or I would happily do the aerostar-axles trick.

If anyone can name a way for me to get five-lug discs in my existing 7.5 rear more cheaply than swapping in an SN95 rear, I'd love to hear it.

I'm going to use this car in the local autocross club and cruising, that's it. Maybe a nice hard shift every now and then, but never on slicks.

Here's another question. I don't have the transmission in yet (still cleaning the carcass out) but I've heard conflicting reports on whether I need a new driveshaft. As stated, the car was a C5/3.8L '86, now a 5.0/T5. Thoughts?