Has anyone built a Classic with Mustang II front suspension along with the Cobra IRS in the Rear? Or ever seen that Combo? 
Mustang II front With Cobra IRS ?
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This is the first front for me but I installed a IRS out of a Cougar in a 65 coupe a few yrs back. It was WAY TOO MUCH trouble to do again though. Hopefully This cobra will much easier. I have 3 67/68 fastbacks waiting for me to figure all this out. I bought a 2001 GT today I plan on robbing the drive train out of for this project too.
Sure,,, When it's done. What engine? Color? Supension? Interior? E-kit, Or Shelby? I do have a Couple of part cars I'll sell the roof panel & Fastback stuff though
cobra irs just sucks yo.
I had it worse mistake.
Sold it and made money off of it.
Then my buddy gave me an almost 2 grand 8.8 he built for me.
The irs rear is just weak, prone to wheel hop, and heavy. Good for the wow factor that I was looking for but too much work for too little performance.
A 3 link with a solid axle is my next project.
I had it worse mistake.
Sold it and made money off of it.
Then my buddy gave me an almost 2 grand 8.8 he built for me.
The irs rear is just weak, prone to wheel hop, and heavy. Good for the wow factor that I was looking for but too much work for too little performance.
A 3 link with a solid axle is my next project.
Oh yea, I forgot The cobra is weak for guys who love to spend lots of money on engine parts ,, I guess I'm more into shock value then "BROKEN PARTS VALUE" If I wanted to build a drag car I would, But it wouldn't have a 8.8 in it now would it?
Just to let you know, the 03 Cobra IRS has held up well with lots of launches on slicks with cars putting 400+hp to the wheels. Kar Kraft sells them for 1200 or 1300 bucks, then the kit to swap them in from DVS is another 800-1100. karkraft.com and dvsrestorations.com.
I know they hold up pretty good under normal conditions, But you know some guys, They can break anvils!! I've never broke one, of course I'm not trying to.
Mustangmaker67 said:
LOL true when your trying to race with something that isn't designed for drag of course your going to break it.
That's why I recomended a 3 link for all around performance. Handles very good and does drag if you'd like
Don't knock 8.8's they are very strong and efficient rears. I prefer over 9" rears.
If you want them stronger just get an eaton center with 31 spline or more.
Guy I know is running an eaton 8.8 with 40 spline t/a girdl and a rediculously huge 100mm turbo on a 347 dart block.
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The June 2004 issue of Super Rod magazine has an article on page 20 of a 66 fastback with a Mustang II front end and a Cobra IRS. It also has a late model Cobra engine. They seem to like the setup. It even sees some track time.
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