In a previous forum I had questions about rotor/brake upgrade suggestions and someone mentioned converting from my 4 lug configuration to a 5 lug. Is this a good idea & what would benefits be.? As usual thanks for the invaluable advice and input

 

Larger brake rotors. Four piston calipers.

Santiago

 

Some of the 89-91 5 lug cars had regular brakes just like what are on yours now. Most of the 86-91 5 lug cars had 4 piston front brake calipers and vented rear discs, making them very good for braking and non-fading. This is the setup most people convert to. More aftermarket parts are available for the big 5 lug brake setup than the smaller versions.

BTW, if you're in the market, I have 4 such setups. Ill sell all 4 corners with hubs, rotors, brackets, calipers, everything for $100 plus shipping.

 

these are good for autocrossing and stuff that requires fast breaking, but if you want to be fast in the 1/4 I'd keep your 4 lug there considerably lighter that the 5 lug, and prolly aren't that much worse in breaking....

 

Very true, the last time I ran my car with my 5-lug swap my best time was a 14.7, while with the 4-lug I ran a 14.6. BTW I added wider, stickier tires, and a Y-pipe and still is slower.


My stability is much improved though IMO.

 

to the base model! Low rotating mass has no equal, other than power, which is in short supply from our NA kegs.

 

If I were building an n/a drag only car, I would leave the phone dials on, and wrap them in wider, stickier rubber. i also wouldnt run with swaybars either. But then again I would probably start with a 1st gen.