New to Mustangs, need diferential help... going racing :D

MA_Lavin · May 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM

First off, !HI GUYS! looks like you have a great forum going on here. I'm a PRO-AM drift driver and have been given the oportunity to do an exhibition @ Hermanos Rodriquez race course in México City, with the rest of our organization.

This is our site (in spanish)

ensenadadrift.org

The cars they got us are '00 mustangs. V6, so I'm asuming they are open diff. I know it's lame but they are buying the plane tickets and paying our bills, so...

Anyway. I'll go down there, get some spare pumpkins from a junkyard and weld'em up. So my question is this:

Are all ford 8.8" rear ends the same? Could I use a 1983-97 F150 pumpkin? Or one out of an Aerostar? or a Bronco?

If so... what is the best "junkyard gold" find final-drive wise if i want the shortest gearing posible? Maybe something out of a thunderbird from the turbo era?

Any pointers, or things to watch out for when welding up a "Lincoln Locker" spool?

I know i'm an importfag and all... (I race a supercharged corolla

) but I'd appreciate any help you guys could toss my way.

Thanks in advance.

HMUSN · May 1st, 2008, 07:59 PM

welcome to the forums. the 8.8's vary in axle size / frame size which may or may not hurt you. IE is you ran a 8.8 out of a fox body in a 99-04 mustang you would need wheel spacers. I would look for an 8.8 out of a 99-04 GT or 03-04 Mach 1.. if ya got the money grab an entire IRS out of a 2003-2004 Cobra for your application.

on a side note.. you could just buy a t-lock for the v6 .. they do make them

MA_Lavin · May 1st, 2008, 08:13 PM

!WHOA! Legendary feedback speed. Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by HMUSN

on a side note.. you could just buy a t-lock for the v6 .. they do make them

Who makes them / where can I buy them? I'm realy pressed for time, so you have been a godsend.

HMUSN · May 1st, 2008, 08:15 PM

Speed Concepts - M-4204-C75 - V6 T-Lock for 7.5 rear end/axle fits all 1994-2008 Mustang V6

MA_Lavin · May 1st, 2008, 10:26 PM

I'll order myself some. Do they work? They look pretty flimsy. I guess they they'll hold up since once you start the drift you require relatively little torque to keep the tires alight.

I'll let you know how they work out.

HMUSN · May 2nd, 2008, 10:04 AM

they work for the strip..

I would invest in some better clutches for it though if your going to be wheel hopping.. lol

May 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM	#1
MA_Lavin Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ensenada, BC, México Posts: 7	New to Mustangs, need diferential help... going racing :D First off, !HI GUYS! looks like you have a great forum going on here. I'm a PRO-AM drift driver and have been given the oportunity to do an exhibition @ Hermanos Rodriquez race course in México City, with the rest of our organization. This is our site (in spanish) ensenadadrift.org The cars they got us are '00 mustangs. V6, so I'm asuming they are open diff. I know it's lame but they are buying the plane tickets and paying our bills, so... Anyway. I'll go down there, get some spare pumpkins from a junkyard and weld'em up. So my question is this: Are all ford 8.8" rear ends the same? Could I use a 1983-97 F150 pumpkin? Or one out of an Aerostar? or a Bronco? If so... what is the best "junkyard gold" find final-drive wise if i want the shortest gearing posible? Maybe something out of a thunderbird from the turbo era? Any pointers, or things to watch out for when welding up a "Lincoln Locker" spool? I know i'm an importfag and all... (I race a supercharged corolla ) but I'd appreciate any help you guys could toss my way. Thanks in advance.

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May 1st, 2008, 10:26 PM	#5
MA_Lavin Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ensenada, BC, México Posts: 7	I'll order myself some. Do they work? They look pretty flimsy. I guess they they'll hold up since once you start the drift you require relatively little torque to keep the tires alight. I'll let you know how they work out.

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