MidwestChassis2

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I'm sorry it took so long to reply to this but had to look up what torque arm you was talking about.. An no we mount our torque arm totally different than stock..

Rise of the Phoenix

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I decided I'm going to have Josh (TNT fabrications) hook me up with one of his 8.8 builds. Now I just need to source out an Explore 8.8 with the right gear ratio I'm looking for; either 3.73 or 4.10. I'm still not sure if I'll go with 3rd gen axle tubes, or just use the axle tubes off my current 10 bolt. If I go with 3rd gen axle tubes, that will give me a 3" narrowed rear, which is something I've always wanted, but then I'll have to sell my current wheels and get ones with the correct back spacing.

SCott5

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You keep mentioning that your going turbo in a few threads and if you are serious then I wouldn't go more than 3.55

Rise of the Phoenix

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Turbo or Procharger is going to have to be in the distant future. I need to address the rear end and suspension first before I dive into FI. With that said, I'll be staying NA for quite a while, so I'll just change out the gears when that time comes. Every part I buy for my car comes from money I earn through my side job, which is detailing vehicles. Unless I start selling drugs too, FI is going to be years down the road.

SCott5

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4.10s/4.30s then

Rise of the Phoenix

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My cam isn't huge, and does well with my stock 3.42 gears, which is why I was leaning toward 3.73 or 4.10. Currently have a 26" tall tire, but will be going 28" once they need replaced.

hiltsy855

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Good choice. Josh does good work.

Rise of the Phoenix

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Yeah, if he can run 9's on one, I'll be good to go. Now, what do junkyard 8.8's typically go for?

Dark SS

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Go 3rd gen and sell me your 15x10's....

PM me details on the 8.8 if you can.

Rise of the Phoenix

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If I do decide to use the 3rd gen axle tubes, I'm going to sell my complete Dark Star setup.

In regards to the 8.8 setup, just go on FB and look up TNT Fabrication. A guy named Josh does them. He has all the details on that FB page.

lcfdvette

If I could do it again I'd definitely go 4.30s.

Dark SS

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Cool, thanks.

Zmg00camaross

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This!

Rise of the Phoenix

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You think even with my cam? 95% street car here.

Zmg00camaross

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If you keep a drag set up with a 28 inch radial tire I would say yes. My 4.56 with 28 inch tire at 70 mph,6th gear rpms were at 2200. But 1-4 gears are a kick in the ***!!

Rise of the Phoenix

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Thanks Zack. I'll pick your brain more on this as I continue. Now I need to work on finding a used 8.8 and 3rd gen axle tubes.

Zmg00camaross

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Sounds good! Call yancey auto parts

Rise of the Phoenix

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Are they in Columbia where Harbor Freight is?

lcfdvette

I will be running the same cam you have shortly. I run a fab 9 with a spool and 4.11s. I think I could easy go with 4.30s and it still be just fine on the street.

Plus didn't you say you was going with 28s next?

Rise of the Phoenix

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Yes, 28's are the plan.