What can the driveline handle

03_StangGuy · February 12th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Everyone asks how much power the GT engine can handle but when is it necessary to start upgrading the driveshaft, axles, diff, ect. I know this would also directly relate to the grip your gettin at the wheels, so at what size and compound (DR, slick) do issues come up?

HMUSN · February 12th, 2008, 10:40 PM

you can break a stock 8.8 with just DR's or slicks after a few launches while being stock.

TheBusher · February 12th, 2008, 10:45 PM

On street tires, probably 400-ish

2kGT · February 13th, 2008, 08:55 AM

with stickie tires you can anihilate the stock axles with a basically stock car.

TheBusher · February 13th, 2008, 01:35 PM

What would it take to be safe with stock power or a little over and a set of MTs?

Hawaiianbro · February 13th, 2008, 06:09 PM

How much is it to replace the axles and driveshaft?

This is what I was looking at upgrading eventually, along with the Ford racing driveshaft.

Moser 31 Spline Mustang Axles for 8.8in Rear w/ Studs (99-04 GT, Bullitt, & Mach 1)

Saw these from American Muscle.

HMUSN · February 13th, 2008, 08:09 PM

you would also need to replace the t-lock if you went 31 spline.

Eagle2000GT · February 13th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Hawaiianbro

How much is it to replace the axles and driveshaft?

I suppose it depends on if you are proactive or reactive and where you are when it breaks. Have you ever driven through South Dakota, Wyoming, maybe Nevada. Break an axle out there and you have a very long walk. I burnt out a rear axle bearing once in nowhere Arizona. Sorry.... my car is a daily driver. I think that way.

Hawaiianbro · February 14th, 2008, 10:49 AM

ok would replacing all of that effect anything like the diff.?

Im looking at upping the rear sometime soon. I had everything all redone, like the seals and lubing and such. it cost like 300 i think which to me isnt much since most of the money was in supplies.

but I figure it would be good to upgrade the rear to put up with abuse. If I decide to go to the track.

My stang is only my typical weekend driver, since my other car is to save gas. lol.

February 12th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#1
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,917 iTrader: 0 reviews	What can the driveline handle Everyone asks how much power the GT engine can handle but when is it necessary to start upgrading the driveshaft, axles, diff, ect. I know this would also directly relate to the grip your gettin at the wheels, so at what size and compound (DR, slick) do issues come up?

February 12th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	you can break a stock 8.8 with just DR's or slicks after a few launches while being stock. __________________

February 13th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#4
2kGT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 922 iTrader: 0 reviews	with stickie tires you can anihilate the stock axles with a basically stock car. __________________ Accufab 75mm tb & plenum MRT h-pipe Flowmaster catback FRPP king cobra clutch FRPP aluminum driveshaft FRPP 4.10 gear TA Perfromance girdle Steeda tri-ax shifter Moser 31 spline axles FRPP C Springs

February 13th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#6
Hawaiianbro Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Warren County, Va Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much is it to replace the axles and driveshaft? This is what I was looking at upgrading eventually, along with the Ford racing driveshaft. Moser 31 Spline Mustang Axles for 8.8in Rear w/ Studs (99-04 GT, Bullitt, & Mach 1) Saw these from American Muscle. __________________ B&M Short Shifter / Ford Heavy Duty Clutch / 3.73 gears / Nitto Drag Radials / Steeda CAI / Diablo Tuned / Mac LT Headers / Lethal Cated Xpipe / Pypes Exhaust / Smoked headlights and Tail lights / GT floor mats / PP 70mm TB / Accufab Plenum

February 13th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#7
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	you would also need to replace the t-lock if you went 31 spline. __________________

February 14th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#9
Hawaiianbro Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Warren County, Va Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok would replacing all of that effect anything like the diff.? Im looking at upping the rear sometime soon. I had everything all redone, like the seals and lubing and such. it cost like 300 i think which to me isnt much since most of the money was in supplies. but I figure it would be good to upgrade the rear to put up with abuse. If I decide to go to the track. My stang is only my typical weekend driver, since my other car is to save gas. lol. __________________ B&M Short Shifter / Ford Heavy Duty Clutch / 3.73 gears / Nitto Drag Radials / Steeda CAI / Diablo Tuned / Mac LT Headers / Lethal Cated Xpipe / Pypes Exhaust / Smoked headlights and Tail lights / GT floor mats / PP 70mm TB / Accufab Plenum

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