Build an 8.8 axle or swap in a 9 inch

[BLOWN347STROKER]

I am having some issues on this topic and was wondering what everyone thought. I have a stock 8.8 axle under my car. With the current setup I have I have already snapped a stock axle shaft off. I just put another stock one in the rearend for now because i already had one. I was just wondering what you guys thought would be the best route to go. Should I build up my 8.8 with tube braces, axles, and spool or should I just switch to a 9 inch and build one of those.

 

[final5-0]

9" is stout for sure

Then again ... it weighs more than the 8.8

Nice thing about the 9" is you can quickly swap out the punkin
and you got a different ratio

Another thing about going 9" is you will have to deal with
modifying it or buying one already setup to fit your Stang

I gotta tell ya ..... Them 9 inchers are tough :Word:

I used to do full on launches at strips all stuck up with VHT
at 5 to 6K with wrinkle wall slicks and never broke nuthin

Grady

 

[BLOWN347STROKER]

were using a built 8.8 or a 9 inch for that.

 

[revhead347]

You can run an 8 second quarter mile on a properly setup 8.8. The 9" has a lot more parasitic drag, and is going to slow you down. Definately go with an 8.8.

Kurt

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

You can run an 8 second quarter mile on a properly setup 8.8. The 9" has a lot more parasitic drag, and is going to slow you down. Definately go with an 8.8.

Kurt

I second that, Just build the 8.8. Weld the tubes get a good diff with some axles and your good.

 

[revhead347]

I second that, Just build the 8.8. Weld the tubes get a good diff with some axles and your good.

And an axle girdle is a good investment too. They aren't that expensive.

Kurt

 

[BLOWN347STROKER]

Thanks for the input guys. I am going to stick with my 8.8

 

[ProKiller]

in the end i think the 8.8 would be cheaper too