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Ya if you are using stock cams then the sto k springs will be good. If you are going to use an aggressive cam then upgrade the springs.

I upgraded my springs lol. but to each there own I guess

I'll probably end up upgrading them. Cost adds up quick even when doing a budget build haha.

I had a chance after work to fab up a bit of my intake adaptor, so far so good, i still have a bit of engineering to do to make it more usable and to clear the oil filter.
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Got the knuckles all painted and ready for bearings n hubs

Looks good

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So looks like the mark viii IRS is about 1.5-2" narrower than the focus. And it fits in the back hahahaha.

lol that's awesome .

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I've decided to use a different slightly smaller brake setup, 07 ford edge 12.6" rotors and Lincoln LS dual piston calipers, I've designed the caliper bracket adaptor, now its just a bit more machining and done

Nice work!!!

sweet dude!

Considering the price of some of the big brake kits for the foci or Mazda 3, I may start making them on request. Depending on bolt pattern and rotor size choice.

Seen you the other day on Barton/centennial . You were hauling something In the trunk

Yea I was carrying a pt cruiser rear axle for a customers car haha. My car has seen a lot of rear end lately.

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Got my prototype caliper brackets done. 1" thick cast aluminum. Thicker than the knuckles the calipers came from, should be strong plenty.

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Subframe disassembled with the aluminum diff. Its amazing the size of bolt they use for control arms, then 4 little dinky 15mm bolts to mount it all to the car.

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Rear subframe painted and clean

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Cleaned up diff and coated with color

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New rims with front knuckles n brakes... Looks like I need bigger brakes again :/

After a 34 day work week and a 4 day weekend, I have some time off to at least fit the rear end and get more swap parts made up. 

I got a pair of solid IRS subframe mounts made:[attachment=1186]

Made up a block go adapt an external slave cylinder to the t5 bellhousing:
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So I've got my car cut apart and fitting the rear axle. I have two rear mounts made anD welded in. [attachment=1189]

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