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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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i just ordered this kit. and then i plan on getting 17x8 Torque Thrust 2's. does anyone know if the track width is changed with these brakes? and what backspacing will i need to able to lower the **** outta my car? like super tire tuck. i have my fenders rolled and a shelby drop. will the standard 4.5" backspacing on those rims let me do that?

edit. i mean 4.75" bs.

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Looks nice to me, Summit is good about fast shipping.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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yeah i had a problem with my credit card limit, so i called em up and had the best service ever and was able to use 2 of my cards and theyre shipping it out right now and will be here tomorrow.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Yes, I got my axles in about 20 hours and they were acouple states away!

I wonder how much that weighs? My Granada swap was 110lbs assembled...
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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probably super light cause everything is aluminum. im gonna have to lower my car a BUNCH cause im replacing so much stuff with aluminum. and removing the power steering crap.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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The ideal backspacing for those wheels is 4.75
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by chillininnh
The ideal backspacing for those wheels is 4.75

ahhh thanks. i was hoping someone would say that. cause i have 4.5" bs on the cheapo steel wheels on it right now and its not gonna clear the fender.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by true66gt
probably super light cause everything is aluminum. im gonna have to lower my car a BUNCH cause im replacing so much stuff with aluminum. and removing the power steering crap.
Yes, I tore the PS out too, much simpler. Plus it wasn't all there, so it was easier/cheaper than replacing everything.

I got a battery relocation box too, so alot more weight off the nose. No AC either lol
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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yeah and i might go with a aluminum radiator, and i have an electric fan im putting in. but i have no idea how to wire it up.
Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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I installed a new 1970 Mustang radiator mainly becuase it was only like 80$, decent quality, and the outlet was on the correct side for a 351W. I currently have a 14" electrical fan on the front, and going to install a 17" w/ shroud on the backside. You can use adjustable thermostatic regulators (auto stores) to control at what temperature the fans turn on. Im going to rig the 17" as the main fan and then the 14 as secondary...

Damn hood support bar, coulda put a 17" on both sides...
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