Hey all, First time posting, but has anyone seen, heard or put a 8.8 into a 65-66? I havenet seen anything on this and am wondering why?



1966 hardtop
(Under construction)
331 stroker
Holley sytemax heads -2.02 in
5 speed conversion
need rear to hold up

 

Basicly any rear end can work in a early mustang if your willing to do some cutting and welding.I believe the 8.8 out of the explorer will fit but don't hold me to that.Id never use one since the 8 inch and 9 inch are a stronger housing.

 

yeahm they have and it can be done. cant remember who, but i think they said you need to change the yoke? im sure theyll pop up in this thread

 

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here carcraft did it http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...end/index.html

 

Basically you'll need wheels with more offset, but yeah, it can be done. The 8.8 is a strong rear too, it's setup similar to a GM 12 bolt.

 

i've done it, i've got it in my 67. i took mine from a 1989 SSP Mustang - i bought a pinion yoke from inland empire driveline and 2 new spring perches, bolted right in after that and works great. definitely worth it.

 

You would have to have the 8.8 cut down. The 67 and up rear ends are wider than the 64 1/2- 66 rear ends. Still they are cheap, can be built to be just as strong as a 9 inch, and are way lighter. Go for the 8.8.

 

Thanks for the inputs, I have access to an 8.8 already set up with 5 bolt axels, 4.10 gears and it has an aftermarket locker as well as being a disk brake rear. IT is what I want, but didnt want to get it it wasnt going to fit.