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12-13-2008, 02:13 AM

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83glx5.0

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Just did the swap myself, link to the thread and if you have any questions i just went through it and could probably help

https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...d-is-back.html

12-13-2008, 06:11 AM

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uedlose

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why waste his money on a inferior part? there is less chance of a brake with a 8.8 they are stronger this gives him room to grow. you say they can hold up to 400 hp but how much torque that's the ? how long will it hold up to 1.50 or faster 60fts or slicks. some people make more then 400 hp and plan on more. I have broke 3 7.5 in street cars with street tires and I have never broke a 8.8 other then the clutches in the rear and a mini spool. But to each his own I like to try and do it right the first time.

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12-13-2008, 01:26 PM

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Lazor05

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Thanks for the help guys. I think im going to go with better safe then sorry, and if i get lucky i could find one with some 3.73 or 4.10 gears. And thanks for the link 83glx5.0 that will be helpful. I know you guys probably get annoyed with questions about gears because so many people ask about them. But, 83glx5.0, are you glad you went with 4.10's or is it too much?

12-13-2008, 01:52 PM

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ok so i found an 8.8 out of an 89 gt convertible for $100. Does that sound like a good deal to you guys?

12-13-2008, 02:08 PM

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83glx5.0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazor05

ok so i found an 8.8 out of an 89 gt convertible for $100. Does that sound like a good deal to you guys?

thats how much i paid for the 8.8 i bought. It was from an 88gt i believe.

100 for rear end
60 for 4.10 gears (new)
90 for complete rebuild kit'
200 for professional install

Total = 450, just to give you an idea of what it cost me.

12-13-2008, 03:19 PM

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Lazor05

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thats not too bad. How did you get such a deal on new gears? and is there anything i should look for on the rear end when i go to pick it up?

12-13-2008, 10:54 PM

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Ok i feel kinda stupid, but i took a look today and is this an 8.8? looks like one to me. I never really bothered looking, and it looks like i have new control arms. When i bought this i knew even less than i do now. haha

12-14-2008, 02:22 AM

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83glx5.0

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yessir looks to be an 8.8

12-14-2008, 01:18 PM

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Lazor05

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thanks for the help and sorry for wastin your time. I just assumed i had the 7.2. Well i guess my next step is gears. I think im going with 4.10's. Thanks again guys.