c4king

i have a 1996 mustang that had a 3.8 and im going to put a v8 302 carb motor in it... this is the first new style mustang that i have ever own also worked on so.. will i need to change the k-member or can i use the stock one? also its got a 7.5 rearend with disc brakes and i have a 8.8 out of a old 91 gt that i had.. can i switch the disc brake set up over to the 8.8?
thanx...

ACE

1 You can use the K member
2. It should already have a 8.8 in it because from 94 up all mustangs had the 8.8 regardless of v8 or v6 in them UNLESS someone changed it down the road

ampman_27

its not very hard at all, but i also went carb, but if you know how to tune a carb they are just as reliable as anything. my 3.8 came with a 7.5 from the factory.

LilRoush

94/95 you can use the K member for a 5.0L. If I remember right, in '96 they changed them - but don't take my word. The V6 cars all have the stupid 7.5" rear with the open diff tucked under them. Swap in an 8.8" from an SN95 car or get a good 7.5" from an aftermarket company. I'm running the Eaton 7.5" under mine and it's taken a beating. The Fox chassis 8.8" is shorter tip to tip, so axles won't swap over.

ACE

Well I learned something new. hmm thanks guys haha!

LilRoush

I only know some of this stuff from trying to make two into one as well.

c4king

ya the tag on the rearend had 7.5.. cool deal i think i will leave the k-member in for now...
can a tube k-member be bought for this car useing a 302 block v8?

LilRoush

Yes it can. The 94/95 cars had that motor, so look for stuff specifically for that year. Some stuff labled for "GT" is for the 4.6L that the 96-98s had. There aren't many difference, but some slight ones that can be a real pain.

c4king

thanks man....