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04-16-2008, 07:01 PM
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Cobra IRS
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
State: California
Posts: 17
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I currently own a '98 mustang GT. I have recently acquired the IRS out of a newer cobra. How difficult would it be to bolt the IRS to my GT? Is it even possible?
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04-16-2008, 07:52 PM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,248
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its pretty much just a bolt in setup, I am not sure on the rear chassis bolts~ not sure if it just bolts up where the quad shocks go or what~ its in that area either way. Other than that it just bolts right in. You will probably have to get a new driveshaft though.
its a GREAT idea to replace all bushings in that rear end as well as the stock ones allow the rear to move aka wheel hop.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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04-17-2008, 08:44 AM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,354
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It'll fit...not too bad really. You do need the mounting plates that came off the IRS car though. If you don't have these it'll be a difficult install. Also, you'll need to either change the shaft on the rear end to accept your driveshaft or just change out the U-joint to one that accepts the IRS. The bolts are different between the two.
Also, your solid axle springs won't work with the IRS as well as your rear shocks. Be prepared to replace your current parts with IRS parts.
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Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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04-17-2008, 09:33 AM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
Posts: 6,308
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04-17-2008, 01:45 PM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
State: California
Posts: 17
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Thanks guys. I appreciate it. The IRS I have is complete. Springs, axles, driveshaft, everything but the mounting plates. But those shouldnt be too hard to find. Thanks again.
I'll let you know how it turns out. |
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04-20-2008, 10:00 PM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,604
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You are going to love it. Good luck on the install, let us know how it turns out (+Pics)
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2003 Redfire Cobra - 448whp/435wtq
1990 Eclipse GSX - possibly For Sale (Will fund cobra's clutch and IRS mods!)
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04-21-2008, 07:55 AM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,248
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REPLACE those bushings!!! go to MM's site or find the a427cobra guy on svtperformance and get the derlin bushings and aluminum diff mount asap. Dont put it in with the stock crappy bushings.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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04-21-2008, 02:26 PM
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Re: Cobra IRS
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
State: California
Posts: 17
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May be a little bit now. Motor hydrolocked on my way to work this morning. Need to get it back on the road before I mod it anymore...
When I get around to the IRS swap, I'll make sure to get you guys some pics. |
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