New shoes for the rx :)
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New shoes for the rx :)
Just got the new rearend in (8.8" ford) and my new rims and tires arrive. Happy days.
15" rims with 205-50 15" Falken Azenis.
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Randy
BTW, anybody close to Evansville, IN.. I have a GSL rear end I will let go of cheap. Works great
15" rims with 205-50 15" Falken Azenis.
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Randy
BTW, anybody close to Evansville, IN.. I have a GSL rear end I will let go of cheap. Works great
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Have not got to drive it yet, still need to get a driveshaft made up.
For the mounts, I sacraficed a open mazda rear. chopped it up and transfered them all to the ford rear. Also tossed the watts link for a simple panhard bar.
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For the mounts, I sacraficed a open mazda rear. chopped it up and transfered them all to the ford rear. Also tossed the watts link for a simple panhard bar.
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Randy
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Originally posted by rx7gslse
the Rims look great, but I want to see some details on the 8.8" install!
the Rims look great, but I want to see some details on the 8.8" install!
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/884.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/885.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/886.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/rim1.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/rim2.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/rim3.jpg
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/rear1.jpg
I am using mustang drums for now, but will be swapping in lincoln mark7 disk in the near future.
Later
Randy
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Those are some nice shoes! Can someone tell me, a n00b, what the benefits of a 8.8 Ford rear-end is? And what's so special about Ford rear-ends? I hear a lot about a "Ford 9", is that 9 inches? Are they just really strong?
Thanks, all the info is appreciated!
Thanks, all the info is appreciated!
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Originally posted by 1984special
Those are some nice shoes! Can someone tell me, a n00b, what the benefits of a 8.8 Ford rear-end is? And what's so special about Ford rear-ends? I hear a lot about a "Ford 9", is that 9 inches? Are they just really strong?
Thanks, all the info is appreciated!
Those are some nice shoes! Can someone tell me, a n00b, what the benefits of a 8.8 Ford rear-end is? And what's so special about Ford rear-ends? I hear a lot about a "Ford 9", is that 9 inches? Are they just really strong?
Thanks, all the info is appreciated!
And parts for the 8.8" are very plentiful and cheap. For around $400 you can make one damn near bullit proof. Many a 8.8" have carried a heavy mustang into single digit 1/4 mil times.
A 9" would be even stronger, but also heavier. I used a 8.8" because I had one laying around.
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Randy
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Originally posted by inittab
Hey Randy, looks great! Got any pics of the panhard rod?
--Bob
Hey Randy, looks great! Got any pics of the panhard rod?
--Bob
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/885.jpg
Not sure if it is the final version yet or not. It is a swedged steel rod and endlinks from afcoracing.com
They are down the street from me and it was one of those, "I got off work early and wanted to get something done that day" type of thing. I think all the part for the rod ran $45.
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Randy
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Nice car and wheels man! Is it just me or from the looks of that pic you have your tires on wrong... Could just bee the pic but looks like the tread is going the wrong way heh.
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Randy, what suspension setup (springs, shocks, coilovers?) are you running? My 15" traffiks with 205/50/15's should be arriving soon and your car sits perfectly and at the right height IMO. Thanks for the info!
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Originally posted by Eville140
Sorry, but this is the best one I have right now. I keep forgetting to get a better picture when I have the car jacked up.
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/885.jpg
Not sure if it is the final version yet or not. It is a swedged steel rod and endlinks from afcoracing.com
They are down the street from me and it was one of those, "I got off work early and wanted to get something done that day" type of thing. I think all the part for the rod ran $45.
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Sorry, but this is the best one I have right now. I keep forgetting to get a better picture when I have the car jacked up.
http://members.sigecom.net/randyh/rx4ti/885.jpg
Not sure if it is the final version yet or not. It is a swedged steel rod and endlinks from afcoracing.com
They are down the street from me and it was one of those, "I got off work early and wanted to get something done that day" type of thing. I think all the part for the rod ran $45.
Later
Randy
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Originally posted by inittab
I see that ya used the watts bracket. That makes for a pretty short panhard rod don't ya think? Wouldn't longer be better?
I see that ya used the watts bracket. That makes for a pretty short panhard rod don't ya think? Wouldn't longer be better?
And the car will see maybe two autocrosses a year, most of its time will be spent going in a straight line.
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Randy
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Originally posted by defprun
Is the Ford 8.8 the same as the 9inch where you can swap out different gears wether you are on the street or track?
Is the Ford 8.8 the same as the 9inch where you can swap out different gears wether you are on the street or track?
--Danny
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Originally posted by Winnipeg85GSL
What set of gears are you using now, stock 2.73's? I wouldn't mind doing this "someday" and sticking with a numerically lower gear like 3.55 or 3.27.
What set of gears are you using now, stock 2.73's? I wouldn't mind doing this "someday" and sticking with a numerically lower gear like 3.55 or 3.27.
I had the same setup in my mustang, but with 3.55 rear gears and a 26" tall; slick and was getting 60' into the low 1.5's
I shuld have my driveshaft by this coming mid week, and I will make it to some track next weekend. It should be in the 11's easy, but I have also switched to a stand alone EFI system, so I might have the tune so far off it might be a depressing first day. But the same engine went 11's in my heavier mustang and I have done a few other things to it since then.
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Nice work, looks great!
If your extra rear end is from this car, then your new wheels are 15" 4x110mm. They look familiar. What brand, style, backspace, etc? What experience have you had with the Falcons?
Thanks!
If your extra rear end is from this car, then your new wheels are 15" 4x110mm. They look familiar. What brand, style, backspace, etc? What experience have you had with the Falcons?
Thanks!
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