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Old 07-07-2008, 11:12 AM
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Hi everyone,
Im looking for some information on rear ends. Im looking to build a 400hp fox body and have a spare 8.8 rear end. My questions are what type of setup should i use in the 8.8. I beileve some units are clutch type vs non clutch type? Its a five speed so would you suggest 4.10s over 3.73? Car is going to be a strip/street car. If any one know what a 5spd with 410 tachs at 60mph that would be helpful to. Maybe someone could recommend a kit and whole build up?
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:18 AM
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detroit true-trac for trac unit and 4 .10's will be fine with 3.73's mine is right around 2300 so add a few to that for 4.10's
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Old 07-07-2008, 04:10 PM
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does everyone else agree or no one else has an opinion?
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:58 PM
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benz660r; Look at your PM's.........
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Old 07-07-2008, 09:56 PM
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Depends how deep your pockets are.

They must be deep for you to build a spare 8.8 for a street/strip car...
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:26 PM
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I have a tru-trac and 3.73's.. works well
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