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

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Old May 23, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Default 1999 GT 8.8

I could be getting a 8.8 from a 99 GT and would like to know what to do to it before it goes on my car.
Old May 23, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Sleep with it a few times.

Are you also getting control arms and shocks with it?
Old May 23, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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mate it with a ruler and get a ford 9" ?
Old May 23, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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I am not sure what gears to go with and what not.
Old May 23, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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well whats your future plans?
Old May 23, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I am about to have a turbo kit on it. Then a longer bit down the road I will have my new engine put in.
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5 speed?
Old May 23, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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3.90's, Auburn High Performance Series LSD, rebuild kit, paint and bolt in.
Old May 23, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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3.90s with a 5 speed and turbo?..
Old May 23, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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yes it is a manual, couldn't do it any other way.

Were would i go about getting the rebuild kit and LSD.



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