massconfusion

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I used to be a fan of trying to build a bulletproof 10bolt. Partly because i like to fabricate and problem-solve and i don't have 2gs$ to spend on a nice 12bolt or 9inch. I have done a lot of reading and it seems that fabing an 8.8 from a mustang is the way to go. It is affordable and allows me to do some fabrication which i like( also 10bolts are crap). I do have some concerns however so i would love input from any guys running these.
Does anyone know exactly how much power these will take stock and what about a built. My car right now is just a heads cam car but will be recieving a turbo 408 motor next winter. My next concern is drive a six speed and wouldnt have it any other way so i know i will be stressing it pretty good. I know their several ways to set them up, 4 link, traction bars or with the torque arm. i would like the best of both worlds, one that will handle and hook good at the track. Also, of the three, which is the easiest to set up and which one is the best for for handling and launching. Oh and before i forget the turbo 408 will probably put down somewhere in the neighborhood of 700-800rwhp. Thanks in advance for the input and help guys

96lt1m6

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I am doing my build of the plentiful 8.8 however it can be done with the 8.5 10-bolt,12-bolt etc.. the 8.8 comes out less expensive due to the gear ratios and lockers found in salvage vehicles.. i have 850.00 invested in mine including purchase price,girdle from trick flow,moser axles and welding

check this link
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...8-8-build.html

massconfusion

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yeah that was one of the 8.8 threads i read. I agree with you about the bountifulness of 8.8 along with the aftermarket following they have. with his build in the link i believe he went the traction bar set up. I have heard of others going with the torque arm set up and just curious as to whats easier. I'm also curious as to how well an explorer rearend would work. if it has longer axle tubes than say mustangs. any way keep posting here guys as well as adding links. it would be cool if we could get several threads links in here and possibly do diy writeup for sticking 8.8's in f-bodys

massconfusion

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nobody but else has anything to add?

srpoweredcoupeNWH

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I know there are guys running 8's in the 1/4 with an 8.8

massconfusion

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yeah i know that can definately take the abuse. I'm going to start on my in a few weeks and do the same ladder bar setup as the one in the link posted on here. that guy has a ton of good info and his ladder bar setup can be pieced together from jegs for close to 80$. When i do it I will attempt to do a write up. lol.

my first GTO

we run a 8.8 in our GTO and push just about 1,000 HP thru it and run low 9s at 154 mph and have had no problems with it....Frank

toddcod

http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/pag...og/i.php/81/55

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...8-8-build.html

How does this setup handle in curves? Is this basically just for drag racing?

I had setup a Fox body for drag. It rode like a cadi. it was the best riding Fox I ever had.

But IT SUCKED when you hit a bump. I always bottomed the exhaust out.

Fox's always are terrible in turns and rain. Suprisingly, it was much better in the rain for turns. But if you tried to burn a curve. You better know the make and model of the casket you want.

If it keeps the same handling, I may go this route.

Anyone know?

01ssreda4

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So you have to switch to a ford bolt pattern?? Any way of keeping stock wheels?

massconfusion

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If you had custom axles made you could run a gm bolt pattern from what i have found out but it seems more cost effective to just switch over to ford spacing depending on the deals you come across. In 98slivertacrbn 8.8 build he says the car handles great and without sway bars or ta. It seems like the ladder arms are the easiest and cheapest way to go from what i have seen.
My first gto what style of set up are you running ladder bars, 4 link or a torque arm and congrats on the bad *** car

Randy WS6

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Im doing this with a 8.8-31spline mini spool

srpoweredcoupeNWH

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I have a 02 s10 with a cammed ls1 in it and just did an 8.8 swap. I just had a set of axles made for it so I kept chevy lug pattern and like in the build up there I just drilled the holes in the rotor out cause the hub centers them. Also stock driveshaft works with a crossover joint

01ssreda4

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OK but what about the width of the rear end so that its compatible with stock wheels....?????

Randy WS6

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No, You will need custom axles made, I just cut the axle tubes of my GM rear end and welded them to the 8.8 housing

my first GTO

The GTO is an IRS rear set up....

massconfusion

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that is badass, and to think most people don't think irs can take the abuse. that had to be a bitch to fab but i havent delt that much with irs. Will be picking up a scrap 10 bolt housing this week to start on my 8.8. Decided to go with the mini ladder setup and the torque arm. I should have a complete 8.8 this week as well.

massconfusion

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just picked up my spare 10 bolt to hack up so i can sell mine and picked up a 96 cobra rear end with a 4.11 gear. will be able to start this week hopefully. So far i have 35$ in the 10 bolt housing and 150$ for the mustang rear with blown spider gears which is okay since i am upgrading to 31 spline axles and will buying a new posi unit or possibly a mini spool

98silvertacrbn

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It's not to bad in the curves i take 45 mph turns at 70 still with big ang littles

98silvertacrbn

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I have chevy pattern axles and going to run speedlines with spacers for the stealth look

venom99

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are you guys running chevy or ford brakes in the rear if what how