87 turbo coupe rearend,buy it?

nadia · 05-04-2001, 03:07 PM

hey guys need an opinion,just found an 87 turbo coupe rearend with disc brakes and 3.55's.I was considering installing it in my 87 mustang with 3.08's,that way skipping the gear swap installaion and gaining disc brakes at the same time,but had questions about aftermarket availability for it (axles,5-lug conversion,differential,etc.)since the rearend is slightly longer on each end. so what do guys think, should I buy it?

05-04-2001, 04:43 PM

All depends on the price. If it were a hit to the f/e, I'd say forget it, but since we're talking the r/e. So let me get this right, you're going to be using it for parts, or are you going to be putting your current parts in it? Sorry if I'm a little confused.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

nadia · 05-04-2001, 04:54 PM

I'll be swapping the whole rearend and it's dirt cheap,what do think?

John · 05-05-2001, 08:12 PM

dirt cheap versus disc brake conversion cost, you decide, I would buy it

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89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trany cooler,FMS 3 core Radiator, FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker equal length shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe

89LXCarb · 05-06-2001, 09:59 PM

I put a turbo coupe rear in my car and I love it. I haven't had any tire clearance probs yet and I'm running 245 50 16 on pony wheels. You'll need an adjustable proportioning valve to adjust for the discs, but that's no big deal.

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4 cyl converted to 302
comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb
Turbo coupe rear with 373's
4 inch cowl hood
finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

DirtKing · 05-07-2001, 12:01 PM

My 88 tbird rear works just fine with 245 45 17's...you may even be able to use sn95 axles if you want 5 lug or aftermarket axles in the future...they are 3/4 inch longer vs. 5/8 inch longer for the t bird axles. Don't quote me though!

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88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

05-04-2001, 03:07 PM	#1
nadia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brighton, Colorado U..S.A Posts: 4	87 turbo coupe rearend,buy it? hey guys need an opinion,just found an 87 turbo coupe rearend with disc brakes and 3.55's.I was considering installing it in my 87 mustang with 3.08's,that way skipping the gear swap installaion and gaining disc brakes at the same time,but had questions about aftermarket availability for it (axles,5-lug conversion,differential,etc.)since the rearend is slightly longer on each end. so what do guys think, should I buy it?

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05-04-2001, 04:43 PM	#2
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	All depends on the price. If it were a hit to the f/e, I'd say forget it, but since we're talking the r/e. So let me get this right, you're going to be using it for parts, or are you going to be putting your current parts in it? Sorry if I'm a little confused. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

05-04-2001, 04:54 PM	#3
nadia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brighton, Colorado U..S.A Posts: 4	I'll be swapping the whole rearend and it's dirt cheap,what do think?

05-05-2001, 08:12 PM	#4
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	dirt cheap versus disc brake conversion cost, you decide, I would buy it ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trany cooler,FMS 3 core Radiator, FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker equal length shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe

05-06-2001, 09:59 PM	#5
89LXCarb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA Posts: 267	I put a turbo coupe rear in my car and I love it. I haven't had any tire clearance probs yet and I'm running 245 50 16 on pony wheels. You'll need an adjustable proportioning valve to adjust for the discs, but that's no big deal. ------------------ 4 cyl converted to 302 comp cams cam, ported GT 40 heads, Edelbrock intake, holley carb Turbo coupe rear with 373's 4 inch cowl hood finally done after what seemed like forever!!!!!

05-07-2001, 12:01 PM	#6
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	My 88 tbird rear works just fine with 245 45 17's...you may even be able to use sn95 axles if you want 5 lug or aftermarket axles in the future...they are 3/4 inch longer vs. 5/8 inch longer for the t bird axles. Don't quote me though! ------------------ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!