Wilwood's Round 2

[CWright]

I ordered the rear kit while at the Kenucky meet back in April. It all came in about 3 weeks ago and been sitting in the garage still in the box. I'll be dropping her off to Jason Adams at Team this Saturday after the breakfast, if we are still meeting, for him to keep as long as needed. I went with the rears to have the matching set. I've been very pleased with the fronts so far. Now she will have new stopping gear all the way around! Anyway, will post picts up once completed. :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Wilwood_rear.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

[DOOM]

Sweet bro!
Will be doing the very same thing soon!!!

[fastblackmerc]

Sweeeeet Chris!

[MOTOWN]

im droooling bud!

[computertech]

Major droolage here tooooo :burnout: good luck with them i`m sure you be amazed at the stopping power :eek:

[CWright]

I dropped the car off to Jason a few weeks back and he's been working on when he can after hours at the dealership. About a week ago I got a call letting me know my rear spline's were shot. So now I have new 28 spline's. Didn't go to 31's but if I end up doing a new engine down the road I'll look at upgrading then along with a trans upgrade. Anyway, We are about ready to roll. I went by today to get some uniforms out and was able to take a look. We bumped into a few part issues but they are just about worked out along with 1/8th spacer to get tires off of shocks a little more in the turns. I didn't get a chance to take picts due to Jason's boss walking around. Hope to give picts next week and comments on the difference! :burnout:

[DOOM]

Sweet!!!
Looking forward to the pics! :camera:

[MOTOWN]

cant wait to see how it comes out

[CWright]

Here we go!! Jason just finished up and working on the breaking in part now. Here are some picts. He said this was a big improvement on stopping power with rear brake upgrade. He is very impressed. Also we did not have to go with the spacers. Going to 40lbs of pressure gave plenty of clearance. Thanks Jason for all your help and to Todd @ TCE for all the communications with Jason on the install!:beer:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_3.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_1.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_2.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)

[fastblackmerc]

Here we go!! Jason just finished up and working on the breaking in part now. Here are some picts. He said this was a big improvement on stopping power with rear brake upgrade. He is very impressed. Also we did not have to go with the spacers. Going to 40lbs of pressure gave plenty of clearance. Thanks Jason for all your help and to Todd @ TCE for all the communications with Jason on the install!:beer:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_3.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_1.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Rear_Brakes_2.JPG (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)

Looks great Chris!

[CWright]

Looks great Chris!


Thanks Jim! Your turn! :D

[Baaad GN]

Ok if ya needed axles why would you not put the 32's in? different price? Sorry I'm in a learning process here.

[Baaad GN]

Sorry I mean 31's!

[CWright]

Sorry I mean 31's!

For me it was having to change out other things to go to 31's and the cost factor. With what I spent on the front and rear brakes then having to do axles the ticket is pretty high. I spoke to Jason who installed them and he's confident in the 28's with the power I put down. If I decide to upgrade the motor I will change it all out at that time. It may be another couple of years before a transplant takes place.

[LANDY]

brakes look good Chris, BTW dont worry about 31 spline setup unless you Drag race your car.

[fastblackmerc]

Ok if ya needed axles why would you not put the 32's in? different price? Sorry I'm in a learning process here.


Sorry I mean 31's!

It's not just the axles that need to be replaced.

Also have to replace the rear or at least the spider gears.

[MOTOWN]

Rear wilwoods look great! compliments the front kit

[CWright]

brakes look good Chris, BTW dont worry about 31 spline setup unless you Drag race your car.
That's what I was told by Jason as well. I'll only be dragging at most maybe a few times a year. The shoot out will be one of those times. You and Levi hopefully can make it this year.:burnout:

It's not just the axles that need to be replaced.

Also have to replace the rear or at least the spider gears.

That's what Jason had mentioned to me also. My next mod will be hopefully Making a trip over to NC for LED install.


Rear wilwoods look great! compliments the front kit

Thanks bro!

[LANDY]

Well if nothing breaks this time I will be there.

[CWright]

I just picked up the car this evening on the way back from Florida. I am very impressed with the difference it made going to the rear Wilwood's. If you are looking to the upgrade to the Wilwoods I highly recommend them. Big thanks again to Todd at TCE along with Jason Adams (Chromedome) at Team Ford in Marietta Georgia. :beer:

I have a few more mods to hopefully do this year.

[1stMerc]

Those look good Chris. Way to go or should i say stop.

[CWright]

Those look good Chris. Way to go or should i say stop.

LOL!! Thanks man!