Rear disc brakes in an 88GT upgrade

KG88GT · 10-23-2001, 10:59 AM

A friend of mine told me he say on TV that you can take the rear end out of a Lincoln with rear discs and use it as a bolt on disc brake upgrade? Does this work? Has anyone done it? What year and model of Lincoln.
Thanks
KG88GT

bstang93 · 10-23-2001, 09:26 PM

Ok, you can take the complete rearend from a late model Lincoln Versaile (Not sure on the spelling) for the swap. Everything will bolt up right. One problem is the Gear Ratios. This Lincoln came with a 3.00 & 3.51
The 3.51 is very rare to find. I am unsure on what year, but some models will have different E-Brake cable hookups. I did this swap and installed a 4.10 gear set w/ a 31 Spline Auburn Locker & C-Clip Eliminators behind a 396 Stroker, it's still making weekly passes down the track.

Good Luck

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Ackbar00 · 10-24-2001, 10:54 AM

your other option would be an 87-88 turbo coupe. It has factory 3.73 gear and you will need all related brake parts(master cylinder etc.) If you want 5 lug you could go with a SVO mustang, but this is a bit harder to find.

egiap's 5.0 · 10-24-2001, 05:54 PM

Under rear disc on e-bay they are selling backing plates. Use 10 in. rotors and cadi. rear calipers. This setup will use your master cylinder. The backing plates are about 90 bucks.

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10-23-2001, 10:59 AM	#1
KG88GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pueblo, CO, USA Posts: 43	Rear disc brakes in an 88GT upgrade A friend of mine told me he say on TV that you can take the rear end out of a Lincoln with rear discs and use it as a bolt on disc brake upgrade? Does this work? Has anyone done it? What year and model of Lincoln. Thanks KG88GT

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10-23-2001, 09:26 PM	#2
bstang93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama USA Posts: 7	Ok, you can take the complete rearend from a late model Lincoln Versaile (Not sure on the spelling) for the swap. Everything will bolt up right. One problem is the Gear Ratios. This Lincoln came with a 3.00 & 3.51 The 3.51 is very rare to find. I am unsure on what year, but some models will have different E-Brake cable hookups. I did this swap and installed a 4.10 gear set w/ a 31 Spline Auburn Locker & C-Clip Eliminators behind a 396 Stroker, it's still making weekly passes down the track. Good Luck ------------------ Dragracers go Straight to the Finish Line ---- NASCAR Guys just drive around in circles looking for it!!!

10-24-2001, 10:54 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	your other option would be an 87-88 turbo coupe. It has factory 3.73 gear and you will need all related brake parts(master cylinder etc.) If you want 5 lug you could go with a SVO mustang, but this is a bit harder to find.

10-24-2001, 05:54 PM	#4
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	Under rear disc on e-bay they are selling backing plates. Use 10 in. rotors and cadi. rear calipers. This setup will use your master cylinder. The backing plates are about 90 bucks. ------------------ Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.