7.5 to 8.8 swap
09-08-2007, 09:58 PM
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7.5 to 8.8 swap
Can anyone tell me if they have done the 8.8 swap and how difficult it is. I know I read a pretty detailed account on how to do it but I can't find it anywhere. I either read it ina mustang magazine or online. If anyone has this information I would appreciate any help in the matter thanks
09-08-2007, 11:02 PM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
thats what i plan to do next summer with 3.73 gears, but im either going to buy it from ford and have them do the install or buy from new take offs and still have ford install it so that they warranty the work ;-)
09-14-2007, 07:25 AM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
I just ordered a 3.73 8.8 take-off myself. Plan on using the 40c instructions. However, I have a buddy with a lift so may not need to use my driveway. As far as warranty ... Even if Ford does the install I don't see how the warranty would remain in effect ... at least not on the rear. Besides ... by the time you buy the Take-Off for $800 + shipping ... and pay the dealer $300-$400 to install it ... wouldn't it make more sense to just do T-Lok& Gears in your 7.5? The main reason I bought the 8.8 isit was only slightly more than upgrading the 7.5 internals ... and I can do the install myself. Becomes a no brainer at that point.
09-14-2007, 12:20 PM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
ORIGINAL: edgespeeder06
thats what i plan to do next summer with 3.73 gears, but im either going to buy it from ford and have them do the install or buy from new take offs and still have ford install it so that they warranty the work ;-)
thats what i plan to do next summer with 3.73 gears, but im either going to buy it from ford and have them do the install or buy from new take offs and still have ford install it so that they warranty the work ;-)
I'll race ya
09-17-2007, 01:55 PM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
Here is a link that shows everything. I want to this over the winter. I found some at newtakeoff.com. Now I just need the money. Any donations?
http://www.mustangcollective.com/showthread.php?t=4878
http://www.mustangcollective.com/showthread.php?t=4878
10-17-2007, 09:34 PM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
ORIGINAL: dmhines
I just ordered a 3.73 8.8 take-off myself. Plan on using the 40c instructions. However, I have a buddy with a lift so may not need to use my driveway. As far as warranty ... Even if Ford does the install I don't see how the warranty would remain in effect ... at least not on the rear. Besides ... by the time you buy the Take-Off for $800 + shipping ... and pay the dealer $300-$400 to install it ... wouldn't it make more sense to just do T-Lok& Gears in your 7.5? The main reason I bought the 8.8 isit was only slightly more than upgrading the 7.5 internals ... and I can do the install myself. Becomes a no brainer at that point.
I just ordered a 3.73 8.8 take-off myself. Plan on using the 40c instructions. However, I have a buddy with a lift so may not need to use my driveway. As far as warranty ... Even if Ford does the install I don't see how the warranty would remain in effect ... at least not on the rear. Besides ... by the time you buy the Take-Off for $800 + shipping ... and pay the dealer $300-$400 to install it ... wouldn't it make more sense to just do T-Lok& Gears in your 7.5? The main reason I bought the 8.8 isit was only slightly more than upgrading the 7.5 internals ... and I can do the install myself. Becomes a no brainer at that point.
yea i decided im stickin with the 7.5 rear end and getting t-lok and gears installed by ford, i believe someone said on here that they'll warranty that, i have to find that thread again
10-24-2007, 08:56 AM
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RE: 7.5 to 8.8 swap
I just did the swap a few weeks ago and this was easier than I thought it was going to be. It took a total of 2 1/2 hours from start to finish using jack stands and a creeper. The only thing that took some time was getting the brake caliper back on the rotor, but a trip to the auto parts store to get a caliper compression tool took care of that. Since the new rear is in the car is so much more fun to drive with the 3.73's, now I cant wait to get it supercharged.