Good price for a GT rear end?

JSummersPHD · May 22nd, 2008, 11:43 PM

local craigslist post is selling a full GT rear end "from e brake line to calipers" for $500. Good price if I'm looking to swap mine out for 8.8 and 3:73?

atlacatl213 · May 23rd, 2008, 12:56 AM

idk why but that sounds too good to be true to me. did you ask for pics and/or other info? Condition it's in?

Stang6899 · May 23rd, 2008, 12:58 AM

Does it already have 3.73's?

wadepetersen · May 23rd, 2008, 01:19 AM

if its in good shape and not a rip off bu that fpr sure

Stang6899 · May 23rd, 2008, 01:21 AM

Oh and also what year GT?

gdcpony · May 23rd, 2008, 03:32 AM

I have to ask why? If you aren't over 300hp, the 7.5 should be good. Brace it, gear it, TL it and run it. I ran a 350hp 2.3 turbo on a 7.5 for years and never had a failure. The trans gave (over and over again- thank God they were cheap), but the rear held. Not to mention they are 25# lighter unsprung weight, and have less reciprocating mass to spin.
Sorry, I don't know your whole plan so excuse this if it's out of line. Just my .02

Stang6899 · May 23rd, 2008, 03:48 AM

This is true.

dgt_mustang · May 23rd, 2008, 10:45 AM

I think most people just want to get an 8.8 rear end because its easier, the t-lok is already in there and gears would be the only thing they would have to buy, (besides the obvious dont shoot me down just yet) but also because the 8.8 can be a DIY thing, gears can wait till you have the money, you have a 7.5 rear end with a traction lock and your gears at home you have to save money up to put them, damn sure dont want to do that yourself (trust me) 8.8 just seems to be easier.

obdnanr · May 23rd, 2008, 12:21 PM

umm, the 8.8 i got was in no friggin way a diy. i got a axle housing, a box with gears, a box with t-lok, a box with axles, and a box with shims and clutches. but it was all brand new

FEELLNFROGGY · May 23rd, 2008, 03:32 PM

I did an 8.8 conversion and the rearend I bought the axles were bent as bad my original. Good thing is I paid 250 and even with 300 dollar axles is still cheaper than new.

MWWarlord · May 23rd, 2008, 03:42 PM

First off, if it is in good condition, GET THE REAR END!!! I have been trying really hard to find a good one for like 6 months now. I have the gears I have the install kit. I'll be getting the axles and differential for a good price. Now I'm trying to find the housing. Shipping on rear ends is soooooo high that you're gonna want to get one local. If the one the guy is selling is in good condition....BUY IT! Cuz you might not find another one in your area for awhile. $500 for the whole thing is a pretty good price. It certainly isn't too good to be true. However, I agree that unless you have big HP plans for the future you should stick with the 7.5. It is MUCH cheaper and easier to get gears and a t-lok for you current rear end than it is to get an 8.8. You only need the 8.8 if you plan on over 300HP.

May 22nd, 2008, 11:43 PM	#1
JSummersPHD Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good price for a GT rear end? local craigslist post is selling a full GT rear end "from e brake line to calipers" for $500. Good price if I'm looking to swap mine out for 8.8 and 3:73?

May 23rd, 2008, 12:58 AM	#3
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	Does it already have 3.73's? __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

May 23rd, 2008, 01:21 AM	#5
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	Oh and also what year GT? __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

May 23rd, 2008, 03:32 AM	#6
gdcpony Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have to ask why? If you aren't over 300hp, the 7.5 should be good. Brace it, gear it, TL it and run it. I ran a 350hp 2.3 turbo on a 7.5 for years and never had a failure. The trans gave (over and over again- thank God they were cheap), but the rear held. Not to mention they are 25# lighter unsprung weight, and have less reciprocating mass to spin. Sorry, I don't know your whole plan so excuse this if it's out of line. Just my .02 __________________ Marines: Giving the enemy the opportunity to die for their cause since 1775. Guns: Giving us freedom since we learned how to shoot Mustangs: Giving gearheads a reason to exist since 1964 Turbos: Giving me a reason to appreciate all the above.

May 23rd, 2008, 03:48 AM	#7
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	This is true. __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

May 23rd, 2008, 01:19 AM	#4
wadepetersen Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 369 iTrader: 0 reviews	if its in good shape and not a rip off bu that fpr sure

May 23rd, 2008, 12:21 PM	#9
obdnanr Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6 340/373 - yay for belts Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: around Posts: 1,764 iTrader: 0 reviews	umm, the 8.8 i got was in no friggin way a diy. i got a axle housing, a box with gears, a box with t-lok, a box with axles, and a box with shims and clutches. but it was all brand new __________________ 4.2L, gforce t5, 8.8, d1sc, other shit. stang is down

May 23rd, 2008, 03:32 PM	#10
FEELLNFROGGY Newbie 2000 V-6 0-60 IN 2 Miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did an 8.8 conversion and the rearend I bought the axles were bent as bad my original. Good thing is I paid 250 and even with 300 dollar axles is still cheaper than new.

May 23rd, 2008, 03:42 PM	#11
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	First off, if it is in good condition, GET THE REAR END!!! I have been trying really hard to find a good one for like 6 months now. I have the gears I have the install kit. I'll be getting the axles and differential for a good price. Now I'm trying to find the housing. Shipping on rear ends is soooooo high that you're gonna want to get one local. If the one the guy is selling is in good condition....BUY IT! Cuz you might not find another one in your area for awhile. $500 for the whole thing is a pretty good price. It certainly isn't too good to be true. However, I agree that unless you have big HP plans for the future you should stick with the 7.5. It is MUCH cheaper and easier to get gears and a t-lok for you current rear end than it is to get an 8.8. You only need the 8.8 if you plan on over 300HP. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

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