Cobra IRS in a SVO

SvoBrown · 01-11-2009, 08:35 AM

I have seen a coupe of these done and now it is my turn. Have tried a few things on the svo to get the rear more stable. Pan hard bar and lower control arms have been a great help. Had a Traklink to put in but took it out to try this.
http://www.mouthbreather.net/IRSSWAP.HTML

This is as simple as it gets so far. I have it in the svo now hanging till I can replace the bolts and clean up for the rear mounts. Will get some pic's later this week.
Brakes are stopping me for a bit. Looking for a set of calipers to put on. and I have to move my fuel lines and brake lines. Also new exhaust. Maybe a dump after the axle. Who knows.

qkjuicedpony · 01-11-2009, 08:38 AM

A dump after the axle?

You dont have an axle anymore

It will be cool when done

QWKSNKE · 01-11-2009, 12:16 PM

What year IRS? If it is pre 03, go ahead and do bushing and bracing upgrade before installing it.
That way you don't have to take it back down after installing

QWKSNKE · 01-11-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SvoBrown

Also new exhaust. Maybe a dump after the axle. Who knows.

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Originally Posted by qkjuicedpony

A dump after the axle?

You dont have an axle anymore

It will be cool when done

Exhaust and mufflers run underneath in IRS cars. You can ride up and take a look at the wife's cobra if needed when you get to that point

rtusnake · 01-11-2009, 12:56 PM

I don't think the factory exhaust would look bad with some different tips. Would look cool with the pipes snaking out from underneath the svo

qkjuicedpony · 01-11-2009, 01:33 PM

A friend of mine put an IRS under his foxbody gt and used the 03 exhaust and it looked killer

SvoBrown · 01-11-2009, 01:35 PM

Bushings look good for now. Spending money on brakes. Y pipe and duel 2.5" will work nicely. Or a single 3"
Going to get a brace and install it soon. Got some time before spring!

QWKSNKE · 01-11-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SvoBrown

Bushings look good for now. Spending money on brakes. Y pipe and duel 2.5" will work nicely. Or a single 3"
Going to get a brace and install it soon. Got some time before spring!

They may look good but OEM bushings in the 99-01 IRS's are to soft and will wheel hop like a bitch. Trust me.

What do you have to do with the brakes?

TheJeanyus · 01-11-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

They may look good but OEM bushings in the 99-01 IRS's are to soft and will wheel hop like a bitch. Trust me.

What do you have to do with the brakes?

Even the '03s benefit from MM IRS subframe bushings. They're not expensive, and I'd highly recommend putting them in before installing the IRS. Otherwise, it's an all day job to get 'em in.

SvoBrown · 01-11-2009, 07:11 PM

The brake were not on the irs. Looking on ebay for some. Have to find some and install. Not to mention run new brake lines and adjuster for them.
The old bushings Do I have to drill them out like the control arms I rebuilt. That sucked.

01-11-2009, 08:35 AM	#1
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	Cobra IRS in a SVO I have seen a coupe of these done and now it is my turn. Have tried a few things on the svo to get the rear more stable. Pan hard bar and lower control arms have been a great help. Had a Traklink to put in but took it out to try this. http://www.mouthbreather.net/IRSSWAP.HTML This is as simple as it gets so far. I have it in the svo now hanging till I can replace the bolts and clean up for the rear mounts. Will get some pic's later this week. Brakes are stopping me for a bit. Looking for a set of calipers to put on. and I have to move my fuel lines and brake lines. Also new exhaust. Maybe a dump after the axle. Who knows. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

01-11-2009, 08:38 AM	#2
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	A dump after the axle? You dont have an axle anymore It will be cool when done __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

01-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	What year IRS? If it is pre 03, go ahead and do bushing and bracing upgrade before installing it. That way you don't have to take it back down after installing __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

01-11-2009, 12:56 PM	#5
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	I don't think the factory exhaust would look bad with some different tips. Would look cool with the pipes snaking out from underneath the svo __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

01-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#6
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	A friend of mine put an IRS under his foxbody gt and used the 03 exhaust and it looked killer __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

01-11-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	Bushings look good for now. Spending money on brakes. Y pipe and duel 2.5" will work nicely. Or a single 3" Going to get a brace and install it soon. Got some time before spring! __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

01-11-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	The brake were not on the irs. Looking on ebay for some. Have to find some and install. Not to mention run new brake lines and adjuster for them. The old bushings Do I have to drill them out like the control arms I rebuilt. That sucked. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne