FsuGoNoles63

Id only go with the 8.8 rear if you are not planning to upgrade to a GT in the near future.

Anyways, I have a seperate question;

What is the strongest and most reliable 7.5 t-lok? Im planning on throwing a zex kit on my car after i get the cai/tune and need one that can with stand the 270+ hp and tq range.

Alec

Ehh if you plan on installing any type of F/I, an 8.8 is a good idea. Some stickier tires, a decent launch and there's a good chance the 7.5 is done for. Plus for the cost of installing gears/tlok in the 7.5, you'll be in within the ballpark price of an 8.8

aerbourne

what is an 8.8 rear?

Alec

For example
http://www.newtakeoff.com/mustang_gt..._trac-loc.aspx

It's stronger than the V6's 7.5 inch rear, has traction lock (aka limited slip differential) which gives power to both rear wheels rather than just 1 and you can get a steeper gear (3.55/3.73 or 4.10) that will pull harder than the factory 3.31 gear (if you're an automatic)

If that makes sense

FsuGoNoles63

Oh, I should of said if you are not planning on supin the car up so to say. Im planning on buying a GT in the near future that I will be modding. Im only going the simple route with my 6'er. But if you are heavily modding the V6, then by all means definetly get the 8.8. 7.5 cant really handle anything over 300 hp (so I've heard).

aerbourne

are traction lock and traction control the same thing?

Alec

Right, but it's not necessarily the power (hp) that does it in. It's the sudden application of torque, so just a set of sticky tires could ruin your day. Stock to moderately stock, the 7.5 is fine.

See this thread, second post down. Pretty easy to bend the pinion on the 7.5
https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-0l...6-mustang.html

aerbourne:

No, traction control (TCS) is the "computer" that when it senses the tires slipping/spinning, it cuts the throttle and applies the break.

Traction lock/t-lok/Limited slip diff (whatever you want to call it) gives power to both rear wheels. The V6 has a factory open differential, which only gives power to the one wheel, hence the one wheel burnouts.

aerbourne

oh, gotcha. so my car is only pushing with one tire right now?

FsuGoNoles63

yep.

Also, Alec you make a good point. Maybe I will look into the 8.8 when I have some money. I gotta get dual exhaust and cai/tune first. So, you think the 7.5 w/ a 75 shot of nitrous could do some damage?

Alec

I'd say if you were running street tires and not doing any serious launches/racing etc you should be ok. I personally wouldn't risk anything, and would go with the 8.8 for the peace of mind. You could get a 8.8 with 3.31 gears for ~$600, which isn't too bad for what it is. I got my 8.8 with 3.73 gears for $225 with 30k miles, so it's always worth it to check craigslist and the classifieds

I look at it this way with the 7.5:
$180 for gears
$220 for t-lok
$400-600 for install

Right there you're already at about $800, which could get you a stronger 8.8

Also, if you are going the nitrous route, the most important thing is a good nitrous tune.