My father in law now has my 77 Cobra II. He got the 2.3L yanked out and has a 302 in it. He wants to do a 5 lug conversion. I've done a lot of searching this morning, and found a few options. I know the fronts we can just swap in 11" Granada rotors with some GM calipers and an adapter plate, or just order 9" 5 lug rotors and be done with it.
The rears, though, I'm having trouble finding the best solution. We want to step up to an 8.8. To me, an Explorer or Fox rear end seems like the logical choice. If anyone knows anything that would be better, let me know. Anything that would just bolt in would be outstanding, but he's not afraid of mild modifications. He's just ready to get the car going.
Otherwise, if we keep the stock rear end (I believe the one from the donor car is an 8"), we can just order new axles from Moser and slap on some Ranger drums, right?
The rears, though, I'm having trouble finding the best solution. We want to step up to an 8.8. To me, an Explorer or Fox rear end seems like the logical choice. If anyone knows anything that would be better, let me know. Anything that would just bolt in would be outstanding, but he's not afraid of mild modifications. He's just ready to get the car going.
Otherwise, if we keep the stock rear end (I believe the one from the donor car is an 8"), we can just order new axles from Moser and slap on some Ranger drums, right?