need help on deciding the rear end

1966 5.0 · 08-23-2009, 07:13 PM

I currently have a 66 mustang and am panning to drop a 93 5.0 motor on it but dont know which rear end to go with... the lincoln versailles 9 inch or the 8.8 with 4.10 gears

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2+2GT · 08-23-2009, 07:16 PM

Well, the Versailles would be much easier to install, if you can find one. The 8.8 requires a lot more adapting. You could get a 9" housing, and a 9" 28 spline diff, and use the brakes and axles you already have.

cmanf · 08-23-2009, 07:17 PM

That depends on quite a few things.
Auto or stick?
4 speed or 5?
AOD or c4?
Daily driver or 1/4 mile racer?

I found 373 with a 5 speed to be a great combo.
410 on a AOD is a good choice also

gothand · 08-23-2009, 09:49 PM

Assuming you already have a V8 car, I'd run the existing 8" axle unless you have some big plans for that motor.

OCHOHILL · 08-23-2009, 11:41 PM

If there isn't a traction device, all those diffs will perform the same.