How to obtain an 8.8 Rear End
01-21-2012, 09:48 AM
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'07 didn't have 2.73 as an option, in '07 the factory rear ends were 3.31, 3.55, and 3.73.
So either a typo and he meant 3.73, or he changed the ring and pinion for MPG purposes.
Or the typo could be on the year because in 2011/12 Ford started putting 2.73 on Mustangs (for mpg for one reason)
So either a typo and he meant 3.73, or he changed the ring and pinion for MPG purposes.
Or the typo could be on the year because in 2011/12 Ford started putting 2.73 on Mustangs (for mpg for one reason)
01-22-2012, 08:40 AM
#13
I just posted for sale a complete 8.8 inch rear end all essembled with Saleen installed 3:73 gears. ( came out of my 2006 saleen mustang) It has less than 11k miles on it and it was working flawlessly when I removed it just this past weekend. Email me or call me if u are interested.
585-737-3983
Carlfan@rochester.rr.com
585-737-3983
Carlfan@rochester.rr.com
Hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade the 7.5 to the 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gears. I'm trying to find the cheapest and most efficient way to go about doing so, but not finding too many options. I'm looking for some opinions and solutions of how to go about obtaining this. This http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-s...mbly-0512.html looks like one of the better solutions.
For you guys that did the upgrade, What are some of the methods you used to go about obtaining this?
Open to hearing ideas from people who obtained parts piece by piece to complete, or got it fully assembled.
Thanks,
DJ
I'm looking to upgrade the 7.5 to the 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gears. I'm trying to find the cheapest and most efficient way to go about doing so, but not finding too many options. I'm looking for some opinions and solutions of how to go about obtaining this. This http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-s...mbly-0512.html looks like one of the better solutions.
For you guys that did the upgrade, What are some of the methods you used to go about obtaining this?
Open to hearing ideas from people who obtained parts piece by piece to complete, or got it fully assembled.
Thanks,
DJ
01-22-2012, 11:26 AM
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: rockaway beach missouri
Posts: 211
i installed motive 3.73`s and the frpp t lok, bought from am, in my 7.5 about 40k ago and have beat the tar out of it on the street and strip, besides being my dd and its held up well so far. ive been running 275 `s and have about burn this set up, but never had any drag tires though. i would like to upgrade to the 8.8 someday myself. 1299.00 with free shipping doesnt sound all that bad for a brand spankin new rear end and it will fit into a v6 s197, but that low mileage saleen sounds great too. seems like all the prices have been going up.
added a chrome cover when i did my break in gear oil change, mr. gasket cover, gasket and bolts from cjpony for $30
added a chrome cover when i did my break in gear oil change, mr. gasket cover, gasket and bolts from cjpony for $30
Last edited by amustangrocks; 01-22-2012 at 12:52 PM.
01-22-2012, 12:47 PM
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: rockaway beach missouri
Posts: 211
'07 didn't have 2.73 as an option, in '07 the factory rear ends were 3.31, 3.55, and 3.73.
So either a typo and he meant 3.73, or he changed the ring and pinion for MPG purposes.
Or the typo could be on the year because in 2011/12 Ford started putting 2.73 on Mustangs (for mpg for one reason)
So either a typo and he meant 3.73, or he changed the ring and pinion for MPG purposes.
Or the typo could be on the year because in 2011/12 Ford started putting 2.73 on Mustangs (for mpg for one reason)
Last edited by amustangrocks; 01-22-2012 at 12:56 PM.
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