8.8 rearend

Codeman · November 26th, 2008, 09:17 AM

I currently own a 2002 V-6 mustang. I am looking to put the 8.8 rear axle in the mustang. I was wondering if any axle from a mustang gt will work. I have pretty good mechanic skills and i have a lift i can use. The reason i am getting an 8.8 is the strength and im looking to get a posi. So do all of the mustang gts have posi rearends or would i need to buy a locking differential. Any advice on the install or what axle to get is greatly appreciated. One last question is i heard u need a v-6 adapter flange to get the drive shaft to bolt up. Where can you buy this adapter flange? I know i have seen 8.8 with this on newtakeoff.com but im hoping to get one from a salvage yard around where i live.

Randy Stinchcomb · November 26th, 2008, 09:21 AM

all GT's have a clutch type posi, or as FoMoCo calls them "Traction Lock" from the factory and you'll want a 1999 to 2004 housing and any parts need for the install, like the pinion flange can-be gotten thru your local Ford dealer, or if there of no help, contact me...

Onemanzu · November 26th, 2008, 09:52 AM

you don't need one torres is running 400+ on his 7.5 as well as another newer to this forum guy whos name escapes me.

white_fang · November 26th, 2008, 10:07 AM

well any rear end in your gen will fit. 8.8 pos are great, i have 373 gears and they are sweet. pritty easy swap, i did mine myself. need help contact me on here or randy.

Codeman · November 26th, 2008, 11:09 AM

alright thanks i gotta call someplaces if i get anymore questions i will ask one of u guys.

Mustang RacR94 · November 26th, 2008, 11:29 AM

stock there is absolutely no reason for a 8.8 in a six, if your going to start modifying it and make like over 285 to the rear wheels id def swap it out, if your just going to be running bolt ons you can just make the 7.5 posi, not sure on the prices but it might just be more expensive to do that, check out how much you can get a 8.8 for

itschristorres8 · November 26th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by white_fang

well any rear end in your gen will fit. 8.8 pos are great, i have 373 gears and they are sweet. pritty easy swap, i did mine myself. need help contact me on here or randy.

what did you set the backlash to and what torqe did you use for the crush collar?
also what was your pinion depth
just curious...

Onemanzu · November 26th, 2008, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

what did you set the backlash to and what torqe did you use for the crush collar?
also what was your pinion depth
just curious...

I was about to ask the same thing.

November 26th, 2008, 09:17 AM	#1
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	8.8 rearend I currently own a 2002 V-6 mustang. I am looking to put the 8.8 rear axle in the mustang. I was wondering if any axle from a mustang gt will work. I have pretty good mechanic skills and i have a lift i can use. The reason i am getting an 8.8 is the strength and im looking to get a posi. So do all of the mustang gts have posi rearends or would i need to buy a locking differential. Any advice on the install or what axle to get is greatly appreciated. One last question is i heard u need a v-6 adapter flange to get the drive shaft to bolt up. Where can you buy this adapter flange? I know i have seen 8.8 with this on newtakeoff.com but im hoping to get one from a salvage yard around where i live.

November 26th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#2
Randy Stinchcomb Regular 1996 Mustang GT coupe 11.99@113.93mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Randallstown, Md Posts: 318 iTrader: 0 reviews	all GT's have a clutch type posi, or as FoMoCo calls them "Traction Lock" from the factory and you'll want a 1999 to 2004 housing and any parts need for the install, like the pinion flange can-be gotten thru your local Ford dealer, or if there of no help, contact me... __________________ *Thumbdinger.com* Fish With Protection

November 26th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#3
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,551 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	you don't need one torres is running 400+ on his 7.5 as well as another newer to this forum guy whos name escapes me. __________________ My Foz

November 26th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#4
white_fang Banned 1996,mustang around 5's 0-60 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maybee Posts: 747 iTrader: 0 reviews	well any rear end in your gen will fit. 8.8 pos are great, i have 373 gears and they are sweet. pritty easy swap, i did mine myself. need help contact me on here or randy. __________________ bbk cai 8.8 373 dual exuast ported heads bored 30 over forge crank aggressive cam minor shit also [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]crew member #1 that loves mods and administrators[/COLOR][/SIZE]

November 26th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#6
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,171 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock there is absolutely no reason for a 8.8 in a six, if your going to start modifying it and make like over 285 to the rear wheels id def swap it out, if your just going to be running bolt ons you can just make the 7.5 posi, not sure on the prices but it might just be more expensive to do that, check out how much you can get a 8.8 for __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

November 26th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#5
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright thanks i gotta call someplaces if i get anymore questions i will ask one of u guys.

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