Another 5 Lug Conversion Question, Which front end? |
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Another 5 Lug Conversion Question, Which front end? |
mharrison |
Nov 7 2004, 08:23 PM
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Why do I bother???? Group: Members Posts: 633 Joined: 8-September 03 From: Madison, MS Member No.: 1,123 |
What year 911 front ends will bolt up to a teener? What are the various pros and cons, and which pieces will I need? I've looked through the archives, but the information is real spotty.
Thanks, Matt |
Eric_Shea |
Nov 8 2004, 06:22 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Try to get the entire front suspension (a-arms, calipers and all). I've seen them go for $150 on up. This way you'll get the 19mm t-bars as well.
I would go with the 73 because I'm not a big fan of the under-body anti-sway bars but... if you're just going struts then get the later with the A-Calipers (what Brad's recommending). The only problem I'd see there is the balance of the system with the stock rear brakes. Some have taken out the p-valve and others have gone a step further by installing an ajustable bias lever. Others who have a similar setup can weigh in but it seems like that may work. However, when I stepped up to that sized caliper up front I installed the appropriate 911 rear caliper as well. Not one to second guess the Porsche engineers. Then you'll need a parking brake. If'n it was me (which it aint)? I'd go with that complete 73 911 front suspension. I'd use the 911 M-calipers (good enough for a 914-6 and a good match to your 2.1) and retain the stock rear calipers with the parking brake. I'd also ditch the p-valve in favor of a "T" and call it a day. My $0.02 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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