5 lug conversion on a 97 civic
06-12-2011
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Re: 5 lug conversion on a 97 civic
To go 5 lug on a 6th gen you need to sway in the itr calipers, brackets, rotors, kunckles, arms.. the parts are typically around $1000.
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Re: 5 lug conversion on a 97 civic
I was under the impression that it could be done a different way. By taking ex/si knuckle and pressing the ITR hubs into it, using different mounting brakets and 99-00 Acura RL calipers, rotors and pads. You would basically piece one together from pieces at your local parts store, and give yourself a nice brake upgrade. Ive never done it, but I have been told by many local people that it works, hope that helps
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Sounds like you know the answer than. Not sure why you ask a question you know the answer to 
But anyway, this forum used to be 7th gen oriented so our knowledge of earlier generations is a bit more limited. Seems like pressing the hub would be a PITA so I'm not sure which route you'd want to go.
But anyway, this forum used to be 7th gen oriented so our knowledge of earlier generations is a bit more limited. Seems like pressing the hub would be a PITA so I'm not sure which route you'd want to go.
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Also if you do that upgrade you may want to upgrade your master cylinder to an 98-01 GSR or ITR it pushes more brake fluid for better performance. The stock civic MC is 13/16 for the DX and 7/8 for the EX. The GSR/ITR has a full inch! Thus pushing more fluid into your brake system.
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Wow I must have been out of it this morning.. counterkid I thought this was your thread LOL sorry There are probably a few different ways of doing it... I'm having an off day
There are probably a few different ways of doing it... I'm having an off day
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