1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

twin turbo in my first gen.

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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jes' post='781212' date='Nov 24 2005, 10:59 AM

one issue I see right away is track...

The 1st gen is 55.9" and the 2nd gen is 57.1"...


is 1st gen steering really that bad? only thing i really notice is that on the track you have to help straighten the wheels too.



the play mostly comes out with adjustment, and the effort is on the high side i guess but it has better feel than the fc did with a manual rack, and the fc manual rack is super super slow ratio
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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You really don't need a 9" ford rear. Diretfreak has that because he abuses his drivetrain. You should be able to get away with using a TII rear end. It seems the TII rear end is stronger than the FD's?



Plus that 9" rear end is HEAVY.
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rowtareh' post='781489' date='Nov 25 2005, 07:42 PM

You really don't need a 9" ford rear. Diretfreak has that because he abuses his drivetrain. You should be able to get away with using a TII rear end. It seems the TII rear end is stronger than the FD's?



Plus that 9" rear end is HEAVY.




fbs have live axle rears while fcs have irs
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Stock rear works fine for me but I only have 300rwhp.



Directfreak has a 8.8" not a 9".
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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price out a 9" they are $$$$$ too
Old Nov 26, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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sorry, did not know he had a 8.8" rear.



shane- i did not know that fc's were IRS. thanks



j9- another good point.
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