i found an 01 gt rear 8.8 on cl

mattstang5 · August 23rd, 2010, 09:31 AM

for $200 is it a steal?

Rich J · August 23rd, 2010, 09:37 AM

Not a steal but a good deal, go for it.

mattstang5 · August 23rd, 2010, 09:45 AM

ok ima go for it lol not to be a pain but what exactly is gonna change once the 8.8 is in

carney · August 23rd, 2010, 09:57 AM

I know 8.8's have a tlok in them already, and if your lucky they might have a steeper gear ratio.

Rich J · August 23rd, 2010, 10:04 AM

yea its just a stronger rear end and can handle more power, and it already has the limited slip differential in it so you can enjoy those nice 2 wheel burnouts.

mattstang5 · August 23rd, 2010, 10:06 AM

nice so would changing the gears still be a good idea?

ReverendDexter · August 23rd, 2010, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by mattstang5

nice so would changing the gears still be a good idea?

Yes. Because one other thing you'll notice is an increase in drivetrain loss with the larger/heavier rear diff.

BlueScreaM · August 23rd, 2010, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by mattstang5

nice so would changing the gears still be a good idea?

Might as well since it is already off the car figure out what your going to do with it and buy everything together then put it on will save you money.

nukeman13 · August 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM

wish i could find one for 200$ lol

2000stallion · August 23rd, 2010, 10:46 AM

lol 200 dollars is a pretty good price..Unless its in a terrible condition. I would jump at the chance to get one for 200!

mustangmike! · August 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM

SERIOUSLY GUYS ???

I got my 8.8 for 100$

Then bought gears and rebuild kit new from AM. Had him install. 115 Total for 8.8 and install

. Something like that maybe it was 125 I cant remember for sure but he offered just the rear at first for 100$ ...

mustangmike! · August 23rd, 2010, 01:07 PM

thats a steal

btw if you get new gears, you need to get a rebuild kit, all the old bearing will be worn to the other gears. And would be smart to get a LSD rebuild kit to. Look on craigs for gears, usually alot cheaper. If you can find some fairly new ones with very little wear, get them.

236Mustang · August 23rd, 2010, 01:57 PM

got my 8.8 for 200 bucks and i just added 3.73's for an extra 100

GrayMatter · August 23rd, 2010, 03:51 PM

how much is it for the install??

Six Banger · August 23rd, 2010, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by GrayMatter

how much is it for the install??

gears or rear end?

walt1120 · August 23rd, 2010, 04:53 PM

definitely do the gears before you put it on the car, might be a good idea to rebuild the traction lock also

2000stallion · August 23rd, 2010, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by walt1120

definitely do the gears before you put it on the car, might be a good idea to rebuild the traction lock also

ive heard good things about detroit lockers.

Edit: if i was rebuilding a rear end, id throw gears, bearing kit and detroit lockers into it.

mustangmike! · August 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM

depends on your power and how you drive it, the stock GT LSD ive heard holds and doesnt hold, but you could put a 7.5 on a cobra and it would hold ... taking it that you dont get on it :p

locker will be good if you plan on putting down power and getting on it when you have that power.

but its your car do what you want with it. 8.8 w/ 31 spline (stock should be 28spline in GT??) and detroit locker will be your best bet, FR gears, royal purple or amsoil with an LSD slip lock additive. Just remember that will hold up, but now your weak points are drive shaft, U joints, transy.

2000stallion · August 23rd, 2010, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

depends on your power and how you drive it, the stock GT LSD ive heard holds and doesnt hold, but you could put a 7.5 on a cobra and it would hold ... taking it that you dont get on it :p

lol true, but i doubt anyone with a cobra bought it to baby it around town haha

Six Banger · August 23rd, 2010, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by 2000stallion

lol true, but i doubt anyone with a cobra bought it to baby it around town haha

Don't be surprised about this. I've seen a really nice Cobra cruising around my town with what looks like a 70 something year old man driving it, probably going 5 mph under the speed limit every time lol

August 23rd, 2010, 09:31 AM	#1
mattstang5 Regular 2001 v6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: jersey city Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	i found an 01 gt rear 8.8 on cl for $200 is it a steal?

August 23rd, 2010, 09:37 AM	#2
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not a steal but a good deal, go for it. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 23rd, 2010, 10:04 AM	#5
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea its just a stronger rear end and can handle more power, and it already has the limited slip differential in it so you can enjoy those nice 2 wheel burnouts. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 23rd, 2010, 10:46 AM	#10
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol 200 dollars is a pretty good price..Unless its in a terrible condition. I would jump at the chance to get one for 200! __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

August 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM	#11
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	SERIOUSLY GUYS ??? I got my 8.8 for 100$ Then bought gears and rebuild kit new from AM. Had him install. 115 Total for 8.8 and install . Something like that maybe it was 125 I cant remember for sure but he offered just the rear at first for 100$ ... __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

August 23rd, 2010, 09:45 AM	#3
mattstang5 Regular 2001 v6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: jersey city Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok ima go for it lol not to be a pain but what exactly is gonna change once the 8.8 is in

August 23rd, 2010, 10:06 AM	#6
mattstang5 Regular 2001 v6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: jersey city Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice so would changing the gears still be a good idea?

August 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM	#9
nukeman13 Enthusiast 99 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: alabama Posts: 643 iTrader: 0 reviews	wish i could find one for 200$ lol

August 23rd, 2010, 01:07 PM	#12
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	thats a steal btw if you get new gears, you need to get a rebuild kit, all the old bearing will be worn to the other gears. And would be smart to get a LSD rebuild kit to. Look on craigs for gears, usually alot cheaper. If you can find some fairly new ones with very little wear, get them. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

August 23rd, 2010, 01:57 PM	#13
236Mustang Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 442 iTrader: 0 reviews	got my 8.8 for 200 bucks and i just added 3.73's for an extra 100 __________________ 1995 Turbo V6 Mustang (auto) Check out my build <---- ET: 14.1@99mph (coupler blowing off/MBC failing ) Built by Iron Horse Motorsports

August 23rd, 2010, 03:51 PM	#14
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August 23rd, 2010, 04:53 PM	#16
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	definitely do the gears before you put it on the car, might be a good idea to rebuild the traction lock also __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

August 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM	#18
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	depends on your power and how you drive it, the stock GT LSD ive heard holds and doesnt hold, but you could put a 7.5 on a cobra and it would hold ... taking it that you dont get on it :p locker will be good if you plan on putting down power and getting on it when you have that power. but its your car do what you want with it. 8.8 w/ 31 spline (stock should be 28spline in GT??) and detroit locker will be your best bet, FR gears, royal purple or amsoil with an LSD slip lock additive. Just remember that will hold up, but now your weak points are drive shaft, U joints, transy. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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