Thinking about ordering my rims, but bolt pattern problem...
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Thinking about ordering my rims, but bolt pattern problem...
Hey guys,
I am getting excited about ordering the rims for my car (still saving up though lol)... I am going to be getting 17x10 and 17x12 CCW classics, but the one problem I can think of is going to be the bolt pattern to get them drilled.
I am thinking about doing a 9" or a 8.8" ford diff swap in the future to withstand a beating. But is there anyway to retain the 4x114.3 GSL-SE bolt pattern? That would suck to have the rims, but have to use spacers to mount them. But the axle swap is going to happen anytime soon, but it has been my goal to get the rims and then move onto working on the drivetrain.
Hmmmmm ideas? Im on a tight budget that consists of my car getting all my money!
Thanks
Dan_s_young
I am getting excited about ordering the rims for my car (still saving up though lol)... I am going to be getting 17x10 and 17x12 CCW classics, but the one problem I can think of is going to be the bolt pattern to get them drilled.
I am thinking about doing a 9" or a 8.8" ford diff swap in the future to withstand a beating. But is there anyway to retain the 4x114.3 GSL-SE bolt pattern? That would suck to have the rims, but have to use spacers to mount them. But the axle swap is going to happen anytime soon, but it has been my goal to get the rims and then move onto working on the drivetrain.
Hmmmmm ideas? Im on a tight budget that consists of my car getting all my money!
Thanks
Dan_s_young
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love the braaaap
Originally Posted by aussiesmg
Do you have a power taget in mind, your basic FB driveline can take up to 300 hp.
BTW, you would need a 325 wide tire to fit that size rim.
Last edited by 85rotarypower; 04-30-06 at 03:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by 85rotarypower
BTW, you would need a 325 wide tire to fit that size rim.
For horsepower goals, I would like to make 400+ RWHP. Show some cars around here whos boss.
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Are you ordering the 9" Ford, or modifying one yourself? If ordering, just ask for that bolt pattern. If you are moding one, have the axles drilled to the pattern you want.
Of course, you could also order custom axles to go in your home-modded rearend.
Of course, you could also order custom axles to go in your home-modded rearend.
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I was thinking about ordering the housing and axle shafts from grannys http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/newproducts.html
And then putting in a torsen case and a ring and pinion set. I guess I should contact grannies and ask if they can somehow retain the stock bolt pattern... Damn sometimes im dumb lol...
And then putting in a torsen case and a ring and pinion set. I guess I should contact grannies and ask if they can somehow retain the stock bolt pattern... Damn sometimes im dumb lol...
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That would be the way to go. You can retain the stock bolt pattern, and make the stock rotors and calipers fit the axle setup. Hell, if they are good enough to stop the FD, they'll stop a widebody FB. The SE uses the same rear pads as the FC/FD.
On the other hand, you could order the big brake kit from RESpeed, use the 5 lug rotors and 4 piston calipers up front, and adapt the rear 5 lug rotors to the stock ford 5 lug (4.5/114.3) which is the same as the FC/FD. Then, you would have the braking power of the FC/FD, on an FB..........................
This would be a little more pricey, but, since you are going all out on the rear.....................
On the other hand, you could order the big brake kit from RESpeed, use the 5 lug rotors and 4 piston calipers up front, and adapt the rear 5 lug rotors to the stock ford 5 lug (4.5/114.3) which is the same as the FC/FD. Then, you would have the braking power of the FC/FD, on an FB..........................
This would be a little more pricey, but, since you are going all out on the rear.....................
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Does it show that I have been considering this type of build????
I have an '86 GXL parts car (complete, minus a couple switches), and just got an offer for a free SA shell. I'm thinking this SA would be a good home for the 5 lug/4 pots under a widebody kit.
Damn, now my son may have to find his own car to build, for when he gets a couple years older........................
I have an '86 GXL parts car (complete, minus a couple switches), and just got an offer for a free SA shell. I'm thinking this SA would be a good home for the 5 lug/4 pots under a widebody kit.
Damn, now my son may have to find his own car to build, for when he gets a couple years older........................
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