V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

just got a 8.8

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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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So I got a 8.8 read end from a 91 gt. I know I have to get wheel spacers, then drill holes to 14mm and re-do my brake lines. is there and thing else i need to get or do?

it has 5 lugs with rotors and i believe it has 3.73 gears. which i think is chevy? right?
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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its most likely a ford gear
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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if its out of another mustang, its a ford id be willing to bet, cause even chebby guys dont knock ford rear ends

as long as you dont have abs you should be fine with just the spacers if you do have abs you need axles with the abs sensors in them
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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3.73's are ford gears
Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by E714FEVER
3.73's are ford gears
well chevy did have a set to, i had motive 3.73s in my 92 camaro
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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yeah i dont have a abs, so i guess im good. but yeah my brother has the same gears in his camaro
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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I have 3.73's in my 12 bolt
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