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7.5 or 8.8

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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does an 85 gt come with an 8.8 rear end or a 7.5? i personally thought it had an 8.8 but someone told me 85's had 7.5's how can i check this?
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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7.5 [:@]
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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u think the 7.5 will hold up to350-400 hp or should i swap it out cuz thats the power im planning on making
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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I've heard it's kind of hit and miss with the 7.5's. Some people get along fine, others have them explode under normal use. If i were you, i'd just swap it for a used 8.8 (especially with 350-400 hp).
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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well im not really sure what is in there i dont know how to tell the difference between the two ill take a picture tommorow and post it on here mayb u can tell me
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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if its a 7.5 SWAP IT... NOW... for your own sake
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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get the 8.8 rear
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