v6 3.8l 8.8 rear end?

24KStang · February 7th, 2010, 11:55 PM

Long time lurker, first time poster. What do I need to install an 8.8 rear end? Can I just buy the axels and keep the center piece or should I buy a new rear end? I am new to modding my mustang so any help would be appreciated..Also I was wondering do those chips on ebay actually work? has anybody used them with any success? Thanks again..

mcqueen · February 8th, 2010, 12:18 AM

Don't buy those worthless chips. I don't know much about them but I'm guessing they're the same thing as the chips you can buy from AM, but the ebay ones have shitty tunes that will fuck your car up. If you want a chip, buy one from AM and get either a custom or mail order tune for it. Better yet, get a handheld tuner.

As far as rear ends, yes you'll need to replace the whole rear end not just the axles. Bigger axles are no good if you're still running the sixxer differential. I don't know much about rear end swaps, but I know that much

24KStang · February 8th, 2010, 01:05 AM

Thanks

Assassin_Dan · February 8th, 2010, 01:25 AM

Mcqueen is right about the chips, Go for the tuner if you can.

As for the rearend you need the whole rearend assembly as it's bigger than the stock 7.5. Nothing special is needed to put it in. It will bolt right up. But unless your planning on putting down big power in the future or get a smoking deal on a 8.8 your better off upgrading your 7.5. Just get a 7.5 t-lok and some new gears and you'll be flying. Most people go with 3.73's if they have a 5 speed and 4.10's if they have an automatic.

t-lok Ford Racing 7.5" 28 Spline Traction - LOK Limited Slip Differential at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
gears Mustang 3.73 Gears for 7.5 Rear End at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping
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And welcome to the forum!

24KStang · February 8th, 2010, 03:35 PM

I am glad the people on this forum give really good and descriptive info including links. I appreciate it, thanks

February 7th, 2010, 11:55 PM	#1
24KStang Newbie 2k 3.8 5spd Not yet.. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	v6 3.8l 8.8 rear end? Long time lurker, first time poster. What do I need to install an 8.8 rear end? Can I just buy the axels and keep the center piece or should I buy a new rear end? I am new to modding my mustang so any help would be appreciated..Also I was wondering do those chips on ebay actually work? has anybody used them with any success? Thanks again..

February 8th, 2010, 01:25 AM	#4
Assassin_Dan Regular 1998 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 226 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mcqueen is right about the chips, Go for the tuner if you can. As for the rearend you need the whole rearend assembly as it's bigger than the stock 7.5. Nothing special is needed to put it in. It will bolt right up. But unless your planning on putting down big power in the future or get a smoking deal on a 8.8 your better off upgrading your 7.5. Just get a 7.5 t-lok and some new gears and you'll be flying. Most people go with 3.73's if they have a 5 speed and 4.10's if they have an automatic. t-lok Ford Racing 7.5" 28 Spline Traction - LOK Limited Slip Differential at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! gears Mustang 3.73 Gears for 7.5 Rear End at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping 4.10 Gears for 7.5 Rear end at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! And welcome to the forum! __________________ CAI, Screamin' Demon Coil, Livewires, Steeda Tri-ax, Steeda Clutch Quadrant and Adjuster, UDP, 8.8 rear end with 3.73's, 1/2 inch VAP intake spacer, SCT X3.

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February 8th, 2010, 12:18 AM	#2
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't buy those worthless chips. I don't know much about them but I'm guessing they're the same thing as the chips you can buy from AM, but the ebay ones have shitty tunes that will fuck your car up. If you want a chip, buy one from AM and get either a custom or mail order tune for it. Better yet, get a handheld tuner. As far as rear ends, yes you'll need to replace the whole rear end not just the axles. Bigger axles are no good if you're still running the sixxer differential. I don't know much about rear end swaps, but I know that much

February 8th, 2010, 01:05 AM	#3
24KStang Newbie 2k 3.8 5spd Not yet.. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks

February 8th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#5
24KStang Newbie 2k 3.8 5spd Not yet.. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am glad the people on this forum give really good and descriptive info including links. I appreciate it, thanks

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