Ford 8.8 Strength

mrvids said:
I have a '97 GT and want to find what rear ends are a bolt in replacement. Is it only the 94-98 models that will work or can I use a newer rear end? I'm looking to use the whole rear end, axles, etc.
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If you plan to reuse the whole thing then yes you need a 94-98, especially if you want to retain use of the ABS system.

--Joe
 
Thanks Joe. i found a good deal on a newer rear end but didn't want to alter a lot of things to make it work so I'll keep looking.
 
Have fast have you guys gone with c clips?


I've always thought with disc brakes the bracket would stop the axle from coming out but then have been told it can bind up and basically act as a wheel stop and turn you whichever direction
 
01snake said:
Have fast have you guys gone with c clips?
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I've been wondering the same thing. I know NHRA rules say anything faster than 10.99 needs C-clip eliminators, and disc brakes do not out as an axle retaining device, but every set up I keep finding is expensive. I'm looking to run in the mid-10's. Anyone run that fast with c-clips?
 
5_Slow said:
I've been wondering the same thing. I know NHRA rules say anything faster than 10.99 needs C-clip eliminators, and disc brakes do not out as an axle retaining device, but every set up I keep finding is expensive. I'm looking to run in the mid-10's. Anyone run that fast with c-clips?
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I have run that fast with c-clip axles, and I know of others who have run a lot quicker.

--Joe
 
soap said:
I have run that fast with c-clip axles, and I know of others who have run a lot quicker.

--Joe
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Gotcha. Thanks for the advice. One more question.

How much power do you have to have before you need to worry about 31-spline axles? I just picked up an 8.8 today with 31-splines. I don't think I'll have a problem any time soon, but I'm just wondering to plan ahead.
 
5_Slow said:
How much power do you have to have before you need to worry about 31-spline axles? I just picked up an 8.8 today with 31-splines.
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Power is mostly irrelevant, depends more on the type transmission, rear tire, how aggressive is the clutch (if manual) etc etc.

--Joe
 
I see what you mean. All different setups will cause different stresses. Any general guidelines on when to upgrade from 31's on an automatic car? My setup is going to be SBF, C4 (no brake) and probably ET Streets. Like I said, I think I'm fine for now, but I'd like an idea of when I'll need to start putting money into the axle. Any ideas?
 
if you are concerned about width... the newer 8.8 is wider and takes up some of the extra room in the rear quarters... makes the car look a bit better.
 
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