8.8 Ford rear custom swap in 01 Firehawk?
12-15-2008, 06:46 PM
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8.8 Ford rear custom swap in 01 Firehawk? Any of you guys hear of fbody guys making this swap? From what Ive heard it is more popular than I thought and a strong and lighter option than the 9 inch or 12 bolt swap. What do you think and if any of you have done it, How is it?
12-15-2008, 07:58 PM
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Yeah Im going to make the purchase tomorrow. I will be selling a brand new set of Richmond 4.10 gears, install kit and Slp paddle kit for installation in GM stock 10bolt if anyone is interested?
12-16-2008, 10:14 AM
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from what i understand those 8.8 rears aren't great unless they're built..... i mean i dont exactly hang with the stang boys, but the nine inch is by far a better rear, IMO if i was going to do the work to do the swap i would swap for the nine inch instead of the 8.8
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12-16-2008, 11:43 AM
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I'm a stang guy, and the 8.8 is good for whatever power you'll be putting down unless you wanna be putting down like 1000whp. Seriously, you'll be fine with an 8.8. I've seen guys lay down 500whp on 7.5 inchers, and those are the garbage of ford rears.
12-20-2008, 03:37 PM
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The 8.8 will last just as long in a car when it is braced and axle tubes are welded as a 9 inch. If both have the same parts in them. The nine inch is used in drag racing by the fast cars more becuase there are pro gear sets. A 8.8 you just have the usual 3.55, 3.73, 3.90, 4.10, and so on. With a 9 inch there are a lot more gear sets to be had and used.