Started my Ford 8.8 Rear end swap w/pics
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Started my Ford 8.8 Rear end swap w/pics
After last fridays mishap at the track I have decided to swap out the old IRS for a Ford 8.8 live axle rear end w/Moser 31 Spline Alloy Axles, 373 Gears and Heavy Duty Diff. Along with the 8.8 I will be going with a new coil over setup along with wildwood rotors and calipers. I know you didn't expect me to keep the old drums that come with the 8.8 did you Anyways I will start out with todays pics of the removal and damage of my "old" diff. I am picking up my new 8.8 tommorow and will give you fitment photographs then.
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Only problem with that is you can't run in the street class for drag racing. And putting that solid rear is only going to help in drag racing. It will suck for handling. Thats why mustangs suck handling. It will, however, make your setup bullet proof.
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Originally posted by ErnieT
Only problem with that is you can't run in the street class for drag racing. And putting that solid rear is only going to help in drag racing. It will suck for handling. Thats why mustangs suck handling. It will, however, make your setup bullet proof.
Only problem with that is you can't run in the street class for drag racing. And putting that solid rear is only going to help in drag racing. It will suck for handling. Thats why mustangs suck handling. It will, however, make your setup bullet proof.
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Originally posted by marcus219
More pics of your car or a link? Very nice.
More pics of your car or a link? Very nice.
Thanks for the compliment.
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Originally posted by jdhuegel1
Damn Eric... You don't waste much time do you brutha?
Damn Eric... You don't waste much time do you brutha?
We picked your motor up from being hot tanked yesterday. We're going to be prepping it all this week while waiting for all your parts. Give me a call, I need to talk to you about your turbos.
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I'm trying to decide which brakes to go with since I'll need to upgrade to get rid of the drums that will come with my 8.8 rear end. I'm thinking I'll go with something like this. It's the WILDWOOD rear axle drag big brake kit. It comes with Wilwood's four piston Dynalite II racing calipers with corrosion resistant stainless steel pistons,lightweight steel rotors, and high friction disc brake pads. This rear axle drag race kit is designed to reduce ETs by saving up to 35 lbs. of unsprung and rotating weight over stock drum or disc brakes.
Maybe? Maybe not? Still trying to research all my options.
Maybe? Maybe not? Still trying to research all my options.
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Okay I won't be going with the Brake Kit I posted above. I've changed my mind. I'm going to peice together my own brate kit. This is what I'm leaning towards. WILDWOOD Dynalite II Calipers. Four 1.75" stainless pistons. Caliper weighs 2 1/2 lbs.
IMCA Steel Brake Hat . It weighs just 2 lbs and comes with a 3" off-set.
WILDWOOD Dynalite II Caliper Bracket
11.75 inch Wilwood Ultralite Vented Rotors
IMCA Steel Brake Hat . It weighs just 2 lbs and comes with a 3" off-set.
WILDWOOD Dynalite II Caliper Bracket
11.75 inch Wilwood Ultralite Vented Rotors
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An option that you have is Aerospace Componets. They make killer brakes for the 8.8. I have them on my Mustang and they look good (all billet) and for the price they are a great deal. I paid a little over 400 for the rear set. I also have them on the front too. Never given me any problem on the street slowing down or at the track.
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Originally posted by Resource
Nope, this is racing season brutha
We picked your motor up from being hot tanked yesterday. We're going to be prepping it all this week while waiting for all your parts. Give me a call, I need to talk to you about your turbos.
Nope, this is racing season brutha
We picked your motor up from being hot tanked yesterday. We're going to be prepping it all this week while waiting for all your parts. Give me a call, I need to talk to you about your turbos.
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Hey, I work at Randy's Ring & Pinion & we have a Ford 8.8" disc kit for $380 + shpg. It has discs , backing plates w/ e-brks & calipers. All you supply is cables & hoses. 800-347-1188 ext. 5564
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Eric,
You'll have to let me know how things go. I found out you can run a solid rear in the street class. One thing you may want to consider is putting 411 gears in and not 373's......It won't move out of its own way with 373's in it. Also if ya could let me know what kind of susupension you go with. Thanks....and good luck.
Ernie
You'll have to let me know how things go. I found out you can run a solid rear in the street class. One thing you may want to consider is putting 411 gears in and not 373's......It won't move out of its own way with 373's in it. Also if ya could let me know what kind of susupension you go with. Thanks....and good luck.
Ernie
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Sorry for the delay guys. I finally got a chance to take some test fitment pictures with my wheels bolted up to the Ford 8.8 Rear End.
Here is the right side. There is 3/4 inch from the tire to the outer fender. Not bad.
Here are some random pics.
Here is the right side. There is 3/4 inch from the tire to the outer fender. Not bad.
Here are some random pics.