IRS on a 96 GT

HBK_2007 · April 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM

How hard it is and what is needed (other than eBay Motors: 2003 2004 FORD MUSTANG SVT COBRA IRS REAR AXLE (item 280209986169 end time Mar-25-08 14:54:49 PDT)) to put the IRS off of a 99-04 cobra (yes i know they didnt make a 00 cobra) onto a 96 GT? has anyone on here done it? Ive read about the IRS and ive decided I want to run that on my car. If you think the solid axle is better, then dont waste the space in trying to change my mind cuz your not going to. another question, whats the difference between the cobra IRS and the thunderbird IRS?

coffinator6 · April 20th, 2008, 09:21 PM

i dont know the difference between the cobra and t-bird irs but to install an IRS in a sn95 is drilling 4 holes for front mount i believe. I know its only 4 holes though. im just not sure if its the front or rear. i believe its the front because it uses the stock rear quat shock mount.

we have a guy here in OKC that has a 99 cobra IRS for $400. i dont know the difference between the 99 and 03 but I think it will work.

HBK_2007 · April 20th, 2008, 09:29 PM

the major difference ive seen is in the mustangs is 28 (99) vs 31 (03) spline and the 03 half shafts are a little stronger but i plan on upgrading the half shafts anyway. the reason im curious about the tbird is i can get a whole car for like $200 and just put the irs on my car and sell the rest

HBK_2007 · April 22nd, 2008, 01:45 AM

bump

ReverendDexter · April 22nd, 2008, 01:53 AM

I wouldn't mess with the t-bird IRS, totally different chassis (MN12 versus SN95).

What I've heard is that the Cobra IRS was specifically designed to bolt up in place of the live axle. No cutting/welding/drilling/anything.

But, I've never done it, so take that as you will.

I'm also interested in swapping in IRS into my '98, but then I'd have to rebuy rear bilsteins, and I can't really afford the extra $300 on top of the IRS assembly and the 4.10s I'd be putting in there at the same time.

I'm also not sure if you have to change the length of your driveshaft, or what you have to do brakewise.

HBK_2007 · April 22nd, 2008, 02:02 AM

ok. well like i said i can get a whole tbird way cheap so i might take a tape with me and check it out. if a different length drive shaft is needed, that would give me a good excuse to buy a Al DS. i think the stock brakes off the irs will work just fine

spdfrek · May 12th, 2008, 01:46 AM

I've got a cobra irs under my 95 v6. Other then the four holes to drill in the frame its pretty simple I thought. Still have to make a brake line since I don't have abs. You can't just bolt the stock drive shaft up. I think you can pull the flange off you 8.8 solid and bolt it onto the irs instead and use it though. my motor and tranny are not stock, nor in stock location so the drive shaft will be custom built instead.

G.T. Rags · May 12th, 2008, 01:48 AM

u'll need to get a dif exhuast as well

HBK_2007 · May 12th, 2008, 02:09 AM

oh ya, i totally spaced the exhaust differences

erock420 · June 17th, 2008, 03:12 AM

Would that swap work in an 89 Stang? I was just standing under a t-bird today thinking the exact same thing.

HBK_2007 · June 17th, 2008, 03:21 AM

well i just bought a Cobra IRS so it doesnt matter. I think tho if u want IRS, cobra is gonna be the way to go, i think the tbirds, actually i know, they have a wider stance and the frame rails might be wider too.

coffinator6 · June 17th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by erock420

Would that swap work in an 89 Stang? I was just standing under a t-bird today thinking the exact same thing.

im putting one in my 89 with a svo motor. whould be a fun combination. 50/50 weight distribution.

the only problem you will have is the rear bolt hole where the old quad shock mound is, is about 0.5" to low. if you dont want to drill a new hole in your frame here is how to fix it. Removing that piece of steel where the bolt holes are and welding in a bigger one. then simpley redrill your hole. a better idea would be to make the a hold a .25" wide x 1" tall slot so you can bolt it up to any fox or newer mustang just in case you decide to sell.

coffinator6 · June 17th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by HBK_2007

well i just bought a Cobra IRS so it doesnt matter. I think tho if u want IRS, cobra is gonna be the way to go, i think the tbirds, actually i know, they have a wider stance and the frame rails might be wider too.

how much did you pay? i paid $500 for mine

HBK_2007 · June 17th, 2008, 01:04 PM

400 but havent paid for shiping yet

Blainestang · June 17th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by coffinator6

im putting one in my 89 with a svo motor. whould be a fun combination. 50/50 weight distribution.

Seriously, I'm doing the same thing w/ my '93 Coupe, and as soon as I decided to do it, it seems like everyone is doing it.

By everyone I mean, 2-3 people,

but I'd never heard of an IRS/2.3T Fox previously, and now I've heard of a couple other people doing that and several more going IRS on non-2.3 Foxes.

HBK_2007 · June 17th, 2008, 08:01 PM

thats cuz IRS rides awesome

Blainestang · June 17th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by HBK_2007

thats cuz IRS rides awesome

And more importantly... HANDLES awesome (with the right upgrades)

HBK_2007 · June 17th, 2008, 08:40 PM

well im mostly in it for the ride

Blainestang · June 17th, 2008, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by HBK_2007

well im mostly in it for the ride

Different strokes for different folks...

Fortunately, the IRS is good at both

HBK_2007 · June 17th, 2008, 09:00 PM

yes

April 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#1
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	IRS on a 96 GT How hard it is and what is needed (other than eBay Motors: 2003 2004 FORD MUSTANG SVT COBRA IRS REAR AXLE (item 280209986169 end time Mar-25-08 14:54:49 PDT)) to put the IRS off of a 99-04 cobra (yes i know they didnt make a 00 cobra) onto a 96 GT? has anyone on here done it? Ive read about the IRS and ive decided I want to run that on my car. If you think the solid axle is better, then dont waste the space in trying to change my mind cuz your not going to. another question, whats the difference between the cobra IRS and the thunderbird IRS? Last edited by HBK_2007 : April 20th, 2008 at 08:02 PM.

April 22nd, 2008, 01:53 AM	#5
ReverendDexter Devil's Advocate '98 Cobra/'90 GT 'vert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 3,836	I wouldn't mess with the t-bird IRS, totally different chassis (MN12 versus SN95). What I've heard is that the Cobra IRS was specifically designed to bolt up in place of the live axle. No cutting/welding/drilling/anything. But, I've never done it, so take that as you will. I'm also interested in swapping in IRS into my '98, but then I'd have to rebuy rear bilsteins, and I can't really afford the extra $300 on top of the IRS assembly and the 4.10s I'd be putting in there at the same time. I'm also not sure if you have to change the length of your driveshaft, or what you have to do brakewise. __________________ War is Peace \|\| Freedom is Slavery \|\| Ignorance is Strength Founder of the DMC

May 12th, 2008, 02:09 AM	#9
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	oh ya, i totally spaced the exhaust differences __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

June 17th, 2008, 03:21 AM	#11
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	well i just bought a Cobra IRS so it doesnt matter. I think tho if u want IRS, cobra is gonna be the way to go, i think the tbirds, actually i know, they have a wider stance and the frame rails might be wider too. __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

June 17th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#14
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	400 but havent paid for shiping yet __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

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April 20th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#2
coffinator6 Enthusiast 03 GT, 92 coupe 2.3T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Choctaw. Oklahoma Posts: 974	i dont know the difference between the cobra and t-bird irs but to install an IRS in a sn95 is drilling 4 holes for front mount i believe. I know its only 4 holes though. im just not sure if its the front or rear. i believe its the front because it uses the stock rear quat shock mount. we have a guy here in OKC that has a 99 cobra IRS for $400. i dont know the difference between the 99 and 03 but I think it will work.

April 20th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#3
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	the major difference ive seen is in the mustangs is 28 (99) vs 31 (03) spline and the 03 half shafts are a little stronger but i plan on upgrading the half shafts anyway. the reason im curious about the tbird is i can get a whole car for like $200 and just put the irs on my car and sell the rest

April 22nd, 2008, 01:45 AM	#4
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	bump

April 22nd, 2008, 02:02 AM	#6
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	ok. well like i said i can get a whole tbird way cheap so i might take a tape with me and check it out. if a different length drive shaft is needed, that would give me a good excuse to buy a Al DS. i think the stock brakes off the irs will work just fine

May 12th, 2008, 01:46 AM	#7
spdfrek Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 111	I've got a cobra irs under my 95 v6. Other then the four holes to drill in the frame its pretty simple I thought. Still have to make a brake line since I don't have abs. You can't just bolt the stock drive shaft up. I think you can pull the flange off you 8.8 solid and bolt it onto the irs instead and use it though. my motor and tranny are not stock, nor in stock location so the drive shaft will be custom built instead.

June 17th, 2008, 03:12 AM	#10
erock420 Newbie '89 Mustang Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2	Would that swap work in an 89 Stang? I was just standing under a t-bird today thinking the exact same thing.

June 17th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#16
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	thats cuz IRS rides awesome __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

June 17th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#18
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	well im mostly in it for the ride __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

June 17th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#20
HBK_2007 Genibus Nitito Canus 1996 Mustang GT next year Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,166	yes __________________ Red 1996 GT: JLT RAI, Steeda Underdrive pullies, Stewart Waterpump; nothing to brag about Black 2009 45th aniverary edition GT 5 speed: K&N CAI, BBK Twin 62mm Throttle Body, BBK Underdrive Pullies, some type of exhaust, "leveling kit"

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