4 verses 5 lug question Options

[grantsfo]

OK here is where I'm at. Just about finished with the six conversion. Now I have to think about wheels, brakes, etc.

My current 4 lug set up is great. Brakes are newly rebuilt, rotors in good shape and Porterfield pads on all 4 corners. I have killer 9.85 lb 15x8" 4 lug wheels with Hoosiers.

I will likely do 8-10 AX and 3-5 track days this year.

Should I bite the bullet and do a 5 lug conversion and buy 5 lug wheels with proper backspace? I have the fender flares, rocker panels to do a GT body.

Trekkor seems to be doing well with his 4 lug setup under the narrow body and hasnt reported any signficant issues.

[brant]

QUOTE (grantsfo @ Mar 8 2006, 05:15 PM)

QUOTE (brant @ Mar 8 2006, 03:09 PM) Grant... I'm dying here.. when are you going to get us a new total weight with that new driveline? (get it on some corner scales please and not truck scales) signed: anxiously waiting Do you think its heavier than a stock 74? I easily have 150 lbs of crap I have stripped from the car. It doesnt have a roll cage, has lightweight fiberglass hood, trunk, bumpers, doesnt have headlight motors, trunk springs, etc, some unneccesary sheet metal removed, door bars removed, lightened engine lid, all 4 lug hubs with very lightweight wheels. all tar removed, no external oil cooler or lines. It has headers and a light weight muffler. The only difference with my six conversion currently is the engine and the aluminum oil tank. Of course this will change when I put a proper cage in and it gets warm enough for me to spring for the oil cooler. 5 lug will add even more if I go that route.

I'm actually curious..
not even busting on you.
just want to know as another point of reference.

(I'm certain your lighter than a stock 74... just want to know how much lighter)


brant