Hi all...here I am again.

V8 engined cars are quite different. The 4 cyl cars had the smallest brakes in the series on unique struts (which determine the size of the brakes), and the Turbo was engineered around the V8 configuration...even with tubular lower control arms which set it apart from any other mustang..

These parts, although on "Mustangs" are not the same Mustangs that are raced in ITB. Many performance parts are built for V8s, but since the struts, brakes and calipers are different, they are not able to be fitted onto the 4 cyl model. Shocks can be modified to fit the 4 cyl strut, but is is difficult... one must cut original shock welds, build new ears, and re weld the parts together. Reengineering them, so to speak.

Conversions for "spring shock units" for this car convert the shocks to fit adjustable collars and spring perches. Not legal in IT since it moves the location of the spring. Using the spring and collars in the original spring location is nearly impossible since the springs are not long enough to accomodate the shock. attachment is another issue, here.

Incidentally, the springs on a mustang are VERY LARGE diameter since they have so much spring pressure loss due to their location mid way on the lower arm. When (if legal) the spring is moved to the shock location, a large savings of weight can be had, since the springs are SOO much smaller.

Good racing.

Bill