Budget 8.8 Build?

[ATISTANG]

Okay, I'm putting 407whp and 417wtq down right now, when I upgrade to a D1 I plan to make close to 500whp and 500wtq

Now my rear end is all stock aside from a 3.55 gear, but I want to rip it apart this winter, what should I upgrade? axles? carrier? or do you guys think the stock axles will put up with that power running 10in slicks? I need replace the clutches atleast as it tend to do one wheel peels right now.

Any suggestions?

 

[95vert354]

Try BB&T Racing for one of there axle packages. I went with the Eaton posi unit with 31 spline Moser axles. They have the whole package with heavy duty wheel studs for $629. 800-416-6199

 

[Flavadave4]

Not a bad deal, if i were putting down power like that i would be going that route

 

[Rookie71]

I got a used 8.8 from one of the mustang forums for $600 with 31 spline axles, '95 discs, 3.73 FMS gears, and auburn posi. Some decent deals out there if you keep your eyes open.

 

[bullitstang1313]

Puttin down that much power you should do more than just replace the clutches. I'd go ahead and get a nicer limited slip. I got a detroit true trac for mine on ebay. Just do some searching and you'll find some good deals.

 

[bubba-dough]

Definately upgrade.

 

[Carney Woods]

I got an explorer diff off ebay with 3.73 gears for under 100 bucks. they are 31 spline axles so you will have to upgrade, there are lots of axle choices for under $300. it works good for me and the price is right........

 

[mob]

explorer and I think f150's had 31 spline differentials, or you can get it new from buyfordracing.com
http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=543


That and 31 spline axles, (strange, moser, are good)

Thats budget and strong.

 

[Grn92LX]

I just did my entire rear just before summer. I went with 31 spline moser axles, FMS 03 cobra 31 spline differential with carbon fiber clutches, FMS 4.30 gears, every bearing, seal and race changed and I finished it off with an LPW girdle and synthetic gear oil. I also replaced the stock main cap bolts with studs for extra support. Labor costed me beer and some BBQ

I think the parts came to around $800-$900. Not bad for a fully rebuilt/upgraded rear

 

[BlooDReigN]

Is there a noticable difference in traction with those aftermarket posi's?

 

[Woodrow]

If your going to do it right, welding the tubes up while your at it

 

[ATISTANG]

Is there a noticable difference in traction with those aftermarket posi's?

there will be in mine, third gear sometimes it starts to boil the right rear tire, I get pissed when it does that

 

[ATISTANG]

If your going to do it right, welding the tubes up while your at it

Can I just make like four 1 inch welds spaced out around it? or is that just gonna be wasting my time?


Also what about C clip eliminators? Should I go that route?