8.8 rear axle

5litercobra · May 31st, 2007, 09:47 AM

quick ? i am converting a 2.3 93 lx into a 408 powered carb coversion the ? is what vehicles would make a suitable 8.8 doner since the 2.3 has the 7.5

I am looking for something with disc brakes and that will bolt right in

neverfastenough1 · May 31st, 2007, 10:21 AM

Sn95 axle, but you will have to get the brake lines, e-brake kit, and they are also a little longer. You could always get a 8.8 form a foxbody and convert it later to disk brakes with aftermarket kit or some from a donor car.

hopper · May 31st, 2007, 01:20 PM

87 and 88 t-bird turbo coupes have 8.8 posi with quad shocks with disk brakes, and 3:55 gears, easy install

94' Cobra 351 · May 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM

how much power can the stock 1994' cobra axles handle?

What's the best way to beef them up?

tording92lxnotch · May 31st, 2007, 03:19 PM

I am pretty sure they are still 28 spline axles. As long as you never put a set of slicks on the car they will probably handle quite a bit. Now if you plan on puting slicks on the car and launching it hard at th track then I would say your gonna need to upgrade them if your making anymore than 400 rwhp to be safe. Go with a nice set of 31 or 33 spline axles from any reputable axle company and you should be fine. You will need to upgrade the actual diff unit as well if you upgrade the axles.

nolife · May 31st, 2007, 09:06 PM

There is a complete built up 8.8 rearend with 5 lug Baer disc brakes for sale on Craigslist DC for $1500. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...340177448.html
It's been there a while so there must not be much interest and probably a little more then most people need or want to pay. It might be worth a look if you're in the northern VA area.

JBIGBOOTSY · May 31st, 2007, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by hopper

87 and 88 t-bird turbo coupes have 8.8 posi with quad shocks with disk brakes, and 3:55 gears, easy install

there also wider than a mustang 8.8

May 31st, 2007, 09:47 AM	#1
5litercobra Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8 rear axle quick ? i am converting a 2.3 93 lx into a 408 powered carb coversion the ? is what vehicles would make a suitable 8.8 doner since the 2.3 has the 7.5 I am looking for something with disc brakes and that will bolt right in

May 31st, 2007, 10:21 AM	#2
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Sn95 axle, but you will have to get the brake lines, e-brake kit, and they are also a little longer. You could always get a 8.8 form a foxbody and convert it later to disk brakes with aftermarket kit or some from a donor car. __________________

May 31st, 2007, 03:19 PM	#5
tording92lxnotch Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am pretty sure they are still 28 spline axles. As long as you never put a set of slicks on the car they will probably handle quite a bit. Now if you plan on puting slicks on the car and launching it hard at th track then I would say your gonna need to upgrade them if your making anymore than 400 rwhp to be safe. Go with a nice set of 31 or 33 spline axles from any reputable axle company and you should be fine. You will need to upgrade the actual diff unit as well if you upgrade the axles. __________________ 92 notch--Shorty headers--Pro 5.0--3G alt--U/D pullies--A/C delete--190 LPH Walbro FP--Compucar N2O kit--FMS alum D/S--Taurus fan--Weld Draglites--Mallory 685 ign Box--dccontrol fan controller 13.0 - 108 mph - 1.9 60' - 90 shot N2O and 175k on the clock

May 31st, 2007, 09:06 PM	#6
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a complete built up 8.8 rearend with 5 lug Baer disc brakes for sale on Craigslist DC for $1500. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...340177448.html It's been there a while so there must not be much interest and probably a little more then most people need or want to pay. It might be worth a look if you're in the northern VA area. __________________

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