IRS swap to 03 GT

notimetobleed · February 10th, 2009, 07:19 PM

I have a 2003 GT and Im more about the handling than the straights. I know that the Cobra guys like to swap out the IRS for the SRA, but Im actually looking to go the other way. I realize that the IRS has its weak points, but I plan to address those. My question is: how involved is this swap? Has anyone here done it? Am I gonna run into anything above and beyond the scope of my garage and jackstands?
FYI: My other plans involve a full suspension, built alum. block/4v heads, built T56, and either a KB 2.6 or a single turbo. Any thoughts would be appreciated on that subject as well.
Thanks

UnixHH · February 10th, 2009, 07:42 PM

never heard of anyone doing that but id say your going to need some muslce lol shits heavy try and look up some pictures of the mounting points of the SRA and the IRS and compare them

yojoe600 · February 10th, 2009, 07:42 PM

see if u can find a cobra guy that wants to swap his then u just take the whole rear end assembly and swap both

NeverEnuff · February 10th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Actually...its easier to put an IRS up and hang it than it is to do a solid.

What do you want to know. I have it on my 99 GT.

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 08:01 PM

No I'm not trading

notimetobleed · February 10th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Im really just wondering in general. Did you have any trouble with yours? Is it a straight up swap or is there some fab work to be done? What all do I need to pull from the parts bin?

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 08:09 PM

I'm trying to find a write up I ran into a while back but I can't seem to find it

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Now this isn't an exact write up of what you're going to do but it *MAY* help.

new edge rearend swap IRS/ stick axle - Tampa Racing

yojoe600 · February 10th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

No I'm not trading

aww too bad

energiesource · February 10th, 2009, 08:41 PM

i saw one on ebay for a couple hundred bucks i think
or maybe it was on SVTP...check both

NeverEnuff · February 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM

No fabbing. Complete bolt in. all 99-04 share the same chassis.

February 10th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#1
notimetobleed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	IRS swap to 03 GT I have a 2003 GT and Im more about the handling than the straights. I know that the Cobra guys like to swap out the IRS for the SRA, but Im actually looking to go the other way. I realize that the IRS has its weak points, but I plan to address those. My question is: how involved is this swap? Has anyone here done it? Am I gonna run into anything above and beyond the scope of my garage and jackstands? FYI: My other plans involve a full suspension, built alum. block/4v heads, built T56, and either a KB 2.6 or a single turbo. Any thoughts would be appreciated on that subject as well. Thanks

February 10th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#2
UnixHH MM Fanatic 2003 Saleen S281 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 4,274 iTrader: 0 reviews	never heard of anyone doing that but id say your going to need some muslce lol shits heavy try and look up some pictures of the mounting points of the SRA and the IRS and compare them __________________ 480RWHP 450RWTQ 15psi @ 15* on 91 octane

February 10th, 2009, 08:01 PM	#5
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	No I'm not trading __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#7
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	I'm trying to find a write up I ran into a while back but I can't seem to find it __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#8
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Now this isn't an exact write up of what you're going to do but it MAY help. new edge rearend swap IRS/ stick axle - Tampa Racing __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#4
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,695 iTrader: 0 reviews	Actually...its easier to put an IRS up and hang it than it is to do a solid. What do you want to know. I have it on my 99 GT.

February 10th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#6
notimetobleed Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im really just wondering in general. Did you have any trouble with yours? Is it a straight up swap or is there some fab work to be done? What all do I need to pull from the parts bin?

February 10th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#10
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	i saw one on ebay for a couple hundred bucks i think or maybe it was on SVTP...check both __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

February 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#11
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,695 iTrader: 0 reviews	No fabbing. Complete bolt in. all 99-04 share the same chassis.

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