when adding all those performance parts to my v6 mustang when is good to maybe think about putting on a 8.8 rear end or do u really need one??

 

It's a good idea, it generally stronger than a 7.5, also depends on what its stuffed with. They come stock with a posi so you don't have to worry about buying a tlock or an auburn unit for your rear end. I am not sure about the gearing in a stock 8.8 though, is it steeper than the stock 7.5 rear end?

 

yeah, it's always a good upgrade

 

its heavier, more expenseive, and not as strong as a built 7.5

 

a built 8.8 is stronger

 

9" pwns both

 

where's yours?????

 

So a 8.8 with gears isn't as strong as a 7.5 with a t-loc and gears?

 

the ford t-lok is weak, so no, the 8.8 would be stronger in that case. but a 7.5 with a Detroit locker, new axles, and girdle on a 7.5 would be stronger than a stock 8.8 i believe. someone correct me if im wrong.

 

But an 8.8 with a eaton true trac, 31 spline axles, and a girdle wins the 7.5 vs 8.8 battle.