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89projectstang

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Ok, im about to get a new rear end for my car. I was looking at getting the 88 Thunderbird TurboCoupe rear end for my car. I was wondering though, should I get the master brake cylinder with it as well? I eventually plan on getting cobra vented brakes for my car as soon as I get the 5-lug conversion done, but what do i need to get just to have th rear end with standard 4 lugs?

oh yeah, also i read everything, but I just want to make sure that i do this right. I dont have the finances available for the complete 5 lug conversion yet, but I would like to make sure i do this correctly . Also, do you have any more recommendations for doing this swap?

thanks!
 

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i am about to do this swap soon, Some time this summer... i will be using this site as my guide.
http://www.ford23.com/stinger/rearswap.html

Dr.
 

Red_LX

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See if you can get the stock proportioning valve from the turbo coupe, that will prevent you from having to go buy an adjustable one. You may also need a larger master cylinder.
 

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I did the exact same swap on my '89 Stang. Check my 'Thunderstang' page for details. I used this site for info and followed the instructions to the letter......................
http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net
 

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hay, can one of you measure the rear rotors for me? atleast the thickness? I have a post below this one that asks this. I need them pretty bad.

Good ;uck with the conversion.

thanks,
TF
 
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