95 Mustang IRS Swap

[IgottaV8]

Ok, well I decided that I wanted an IRS in my mustang for whatever reason, and it just so happened that a buddy of mine has an 03 Cobra, and was wanting to get a Solid rear Axle, so I talked to him and we worked out a trade. It is at the shop right now and should be done soon, I can't wait.

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[Javi]

nice, what exhaust are you getting?

 

[IgottaV8]

Probably the guys Borla Stingers, I don't know though.

 

[D3VST8R96GT]

thats tight man keep us posted when you get it back

 

[Win]

Borla stingers rock. I would find out if i would put the ones on i have sitting in my garage

 

[IgottaV8]

Got it done, drove it about 12 miles to work, definently will take a bit of getting used to. Otherwise it feels awesome, next mod is 3.73 gears. I will tell you how it does when I have a chance to go on some twisties.

 

[Mustanger]

That mod is on my big want to do list! Congrats & keep us updated on how you like it! REALLY interested!

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

Does it just bolt right in?

 

[IgottaV8]

No, on the older 94-98 cars, some modifications are needed for a few of the mounting points, also you need to have exhaust hengers fabricated for the tail-pipes as the mounting location for the 99-04 cobra's are different. I don't know what else they did, but they were saying something about the pinion flanges not going up right, they got it figured out though.

 

[atlanticblue98]

No, on the older 94-98 cars, some modifications are needed for a few of the mounting points, also you need to have exhaust hengers fabricated for the tail-pipes as the mounting location for the 99-04 cobra's are different. I don't know what else they did, but they were saying something about the pinion flanges not going up right, they got it figured out though.

when you say hangers, you mean the ones near the bumper?

if so, they changed the design in 98. my catback is from an 04 and fit with no modifications

 

[BruhBrahBrad]

Welp good thing I'd be running side exhaust

 

[IgottaV8]

Was it from a Cobra though? I think that the mounting points for the cobra are different because of the IRS.

 

[atlanticblue98]

Was it from a Cobra though? I think that the mounting points for the cobra are different because of the IRS.

no, mach 1

the hangers near the mufflers are the only ones that i could imagine would be different because of the IRS

 

[IgottaV8]

It must have been those, because he said that it wouldn't just be a bolt-in endeavor.

 

[IgottaV8]

I drove it a bit more, and I really need some 3.73s in this, it feels so much slower than before, especially with the 3.55s that are in it.

 

[Mustanger]

I drove it a bit more, and I really need some 3.73s in this, it feels so much slower than before, especially with the 3.55s that are in it.

I doubt you would feel much diff in 3:73's compared to 3:55's in seat of the pants...not worth the money to change.

 

[NERD]

I <3 IRS Even at 600+ rwhp. I can't wait till I can install it this spring.

 

[IgottaV8]

I will still do it because I am getting a couple of other things done at the same time,
I am getting
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-cobra-reargridle.html
http://store.kennybrown.com/product/rear-suspension/kenny-brown-irs-rear-steer-kit-%E2%80%9999-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9904-cobras
http://store.kennybrown.com/product/chassis-support/extreme-matrix-brace
http://store.kennybrown.com/product/rear-suspension/forward-torque-brace[url]

 

[Kevo]

I picked up an IRS from a 2004 Cobra on Monday along with Magnaflow exhaust.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B35usL4PzAf0dTBhZmR3R3Z4eFk/view?usp=sharing

Going to polish up the exhaust first and then start working towards the install. I know I have to swap the pinion flange use the ABS from the IRS and drill two holes on each side.

 

[Witzy0070]