Another Axle ??

89stroker · January 18th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Car is being painted today and we will be putting it back together starting Saturday. Has the 8.8 .355 28 spline axles. Car had 140K on the clock and the PO never mentioned when the 355's we're dropped in.

This car will have 3K on her by the end of June from the 2012 power tour.

Can that 8.8 handle a 460HP NA 331 through a WC T5 with a performance clutch and aluminum driveshaft?

Car wont be drag raced more than a few times if ever. I Am dropping a ton into the motor and tranny but havent given that rear a thought and my budget is reaching its limit.

Sorry for the long post but would appreciate opinions.

horsepowerjunkie · January 18th, 2012, 03:51 PM

You can buy 31 spline c-clip axles fairly reasonable and 31 spline Explorer trac lock's can usually be had off of ebay for less than $100. Cheap insurance, IMO.

nolife · January 18th, 2012, 03:54 PM

The more lauches on sticky tires, the greater the chance of failure for both, some people do it for years, some people only a few.
What control arms do you have and are the torque boxes reinforced?

89stroker · January 18th, 2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by nolife

The more lauches on sticky tires, the greater the chance of failure for both, some people do it for years, some people only a few.
What control arms do you have and are the torque boxes reinforced?

Cant remember the name of the control arms but they are tubular aftermarket. Box is in the shop and i've opened so many damn boxes I cant remember. I want to say Eibach the more I think about it.

Tourque boxes have been welded and has sub frame connectors.

69fastback · January 18th, 2012, 08:58 PM

It should be fine.

StangBanger302 · January 18th, 2012, 10:16 PM

8.8s are tough mofos...I'm curious, since you bought a transmission anyway, why a friggin T5?

StangBanger302 · January 18th, 2012, 10:17 PM

Id worry about the Tranny more than your rear, if anything.

89stroker · January 19th, 2012, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by StangBanger302

8.8s are tough mofos...I'm curious, since you bought a transmission anyway, why a friggin T5?

Didnt buy one, rebuilding the one in the car,

StangBanger302 · January 19th, 2012, 09:37 AM

Oh, alright.

89stroker · January 19th, 2012, 09:43 AM

Also because this is a "family" build and the wife wants a 5 speed. I had an 81 4eye years ago with a 400M, C6, 411's and she wouldnt drive it. That car but down some serious tourqe numbers. Said it was squirelly. Pretty sure after the PT we will be switching over to a C4.

StangBanger302 · January 19th, 2012, 11:32 AM

I wasn't questioning the manual part...just the T5 aspect. There's much better trannies out there.

January 18th, 2012, 03:31 PM	#1
89stroker Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Another Axle ?? Car is being painted today and we will be putting it back together starting Saturday. Has the 8.8 .355 28 spline axles. Car had 140K on the clock and the PO never mentioned when the 355's we're dropped in. This car will have 3K on her by the end of June from the 2012 power tour. Can that 8.8 handle a 460HP NA 331 through a WC T5 with a performance clutch and aluminum driveshaft? Car wont be drag raced more than a few times if ever. I Am dropping a ton into the motor and tranny but havent given that rear a thought and my budget is reaching its limit. Sorry for the long post but would appreciate opinions.

January 18th, 2012, 03:51 PM	#2
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can buy 31 spline c-clip axles fairly reasonable and 31 spline Explorer trac lock's can usually be had off of ebay for less than $100. Cheap insurance, IMO. __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

January 18th, 2012, 03:54 PM	#3
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	The more lauches on sticky tires, the greater the chance of failure for both, some people do it for years, some people only a few. What control arms do you have and are the torque boxes reinforced? __________________

January 18th, 2012, 08:58 PM	#5
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	It should be fine. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

January 18th, 2012, 10:16 PM	#6
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8s are tough mofos...I'm curious, since you bought a transmission anyway, why a friggin T5? __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

January 18th, 2012, 10:17 PM	#7
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id worry about the Tranny more than your rear, if anything. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

January 19th, 2012, 09:37 AM	#9
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh, alright. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

January 19th, 2012, 09:43 AM	#10
89stroker Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also because this is a "family" build and the wife wants a 5 speed. I had an 81 4eye years ago with a 400M, C6, 411's and she wouldnt drive it. That car but down some serious tourqe numbers. Said it was squirelly. Pretty sure after the PT we will be switching over to a C4.

January 19th, 2012, 11:32 AM	#11
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wasn't questioning the manual part...just the T5 aspect. There's much better trannies out there. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

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