Why do a 5-lug conversion...

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HurstWS6speed

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Why do people go to a 5-lug from 4-lug
might be a stupid question but something im wondering
getting into mustangs...the car im wanting is a 4-lug and i notice people have changed theirs

 

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5 lugs provide more power to be turned through the rear wheels.
5 lugs allow MORE rim and brake choices..like 13in Cobra or Baer brakes
5 lugs are standard on any car, why is the fox mustang different?
5 lugs look better IMO
5 lugs......

 

TIMMY2734

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4 lugs wont really present a strength issue. Obviouly the 5 will be stronger than the 4, but 4 is more than strong enough. Basically everything else he said is on the money.

 

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PITA = Pain In The @$$
IMO = ?
N/A = naturally aspirated
H/C/I = ?

Someone help me here....LOL

 

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IMO -In my opinion
H/C/I- Heads Cam Intake (aftermarket)

 

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Basically, just looks and wheel choices are broader. The other stuff doesnt really matter. You can get some ultra kick ass brakes in 4 lug, and 4 lug isnt weaker.

 

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because four lug rims stand out like chevy at a fun ford weekend

 

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6cylsaleen said:

because four lug rims stand out like chevy at a fun ford weekend

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EXACTLY!

 

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imo 4 lug on cobra rs look cheap

 

RydeOn

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The only reason Im saying anything about running 4 lug is because I got da wheel covers.
Any fox besides a cobra, u know its gotta be 5 lug. I cant understand what Ford was thinking with that.

 

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I Mustang guy I know that works at a Scrapyard told me that the 5-lug axles are stronger than the 4-lug... To find out for sure I'd call Summit or D&D Motorsports, I'm sure they'd know.

 

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regardless of a 5 lug axle being stronger, if you break an axle it will most likely be at the splines. you'll twist and break splines before you snap a lug off.

from what i've seen, 99% of the time, people do the 5 lug conversion for either cobra brakes or new wheels.

 

Matt90GT

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You can answer your own question here.

What is good about your stock 4 lug setup?

hrm.................... well it is there and I have wheels and tires already.

Now do a search on 5 lug and benefits to compare the pros on converting to the pros on what you have.

 

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I've seen 4 lugs ripped clean off at a couple NMRA events, although these cars were in the low 9's.

 

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Meeeeh, I'm not putting enough power to the ground to warrant replacing my 4-lug set up. Besides, I like my Pony's.

 

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thanks guys...yall helped alot

 

MadMatt5oh

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10 holes rule + people are scared of them

 

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if you wanna convert only for diff. wheel choices and you know which wheels you want, you might check around for a 4-lug repro. I know there are repro 4-lug Cobra R wheels, etc...

 

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MadMatt5oh said:

10 holes rule + people are scared of them

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..u keep telling yourself that...

 

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Ya know sirsureshot, normally I might agree with you, but there's something about seeing a super clean LX with spotless 10-holes that still holds a place in my heart amongst the masses.