Hawks 8.8??
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We can get you into that rear end, we can work with you on a payment plan and in no time you could have it payed for. We have done this with multiple customers over the years, it has helped 100's of customers get what they want instead of settling for something lesser.
#42
Another thing not mentioned with the 8.8. It survives behind fox bodies that run 9's yes but the average fox is at least 500 lbs lighter than the average f body. I think it's a viable option though, especially if it's a streetcar with minimal track duty, and one that's not making a ton of torque.
An no one should be spending the time on any aftermarket rear end unless it has the proper ends to eliminate the c-clip axles.
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My shoe string budget is always stretched to the max every year it seems.
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Spend a little time on the drag racing forums you will hear guys complaining about lack of gear life in an 8.8 once you start breaking that 9 second range. Not uncommon for the constant drag racers to replace ring and pinions more than once a year in an 8.8 and Mustang chassis.
An no one should be spending the time on any aftermarket rear end unless it has the proper ends to eliminate the c-clip axles.
An no one should be spending the time on any aftermarket rear end unless it has the proper ends to eliminate the c-clip axles.
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I can't say it has already been done but the chances are yes based off the amount of rear ends we have sold over the years that someone already has this combination and it works just fine.
We have multiple customers with the Kooks true duals running our watts link even with out issue. We actually did a rear end install plus added Kooks true duals for a customer.
We have multiple customers with the Kooks true duals running our watts link even with out issue. We actually did a rear end install plus added Kooks true duals for a customer.
#46
I can't think of an off the shelf exhaust system having a fitment problem with the housing itself even with a back brace for years. Honestly I can't even recall a custom made exhaust that was built before they purchased a housing not fitting.
Generally exhaust fitment issues are with tunnel mount cross members and we have tried to solve this issue for customers with our multiple different tunnel mount torque arm cross members we have available.
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8.8 vs 12 bolt
All you guys saying a 12 bolt is stronger than a 8.8 are kinda wrong . a 8.8 has a 8.8 ring gear , did you know a 12 bolt also has a 8.8 ring gear also , 8.8 is just as strong as a 12 bolt,and a 8.8 is lighter they actually share some parts like some of the bearings , not sure on the stock axles, but both are very similar in strength. just saying....
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All you guys saying a 12 bolt is stronger than a 8.8 are kinda wrong . a 8.8 has a 8.8 ring gear , did you know a 12 bolt also has a 8.8 ring gear also , 8.8 is just as strong as a 12 bolt,and a 8.8 is lighter they actually share some parts like some of the bearings , not sure on the stock axles, but both are very similar in strength. just saying....
#49
All you guys saying a 12 bolt is stronger than a 8.8 are kinda wrong . a 8.8 has a 8.8 ring gear , did you know a 12 bolt also has a 8.8 ring gear also , 8.8 is just as strong as a 12 bolt,and a 8.8 is lighter they actually share some parts like some of the bearings , not sure on the stock axles, but both are very similar in strength. just saying....
#50
I sure hope anyone spending the time to build a rear end is putting good ends on and eliminating the c-clips. Most tracks require some type of C-Clip eliminator and sticky tires.
#52
Well I hope reading this we can help people understand that having C-Clips with stock axles is not getting rid of the weak link.
Reminder why you want to get rid of the C-Clips. All though a disc brake will hold it in but will still puke fluid from axle flop.
Also for your average street car C-Clip eliminators are prone to leak over time.
Reminder why you want to get rid of the C-Clips. All though a disc brake will hold it in but will still puke fluid from axle flop.
Also for your average street car C-Clip eliminators are prone to leak over time.
Last edited by MidwestChassis2; 07-06-2015 at 04:38 PM.