Cadillac CTS-V - Modify the rear cover on an 8.8

Have the partial CS 8.8 kit in the que waiting on the driveshaft from DSS. I need to cut the tab off the back cover of the ford rear but not sure how much needs to come off. Anyone have pics that show the clearance between the subframe and sway bar ?
I have seen the pics from the CS site already.
Thanks

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/Cover.jpg

98cobra did it. check his build thread.. i just bought mine from CS and will be sending in a core

Just posted in thread.

y won't just get a 94 r a 95 t-brid rear cover they work fine for me i didn't have to cuts or weld

here some pic. of the rear cover on the car

Perfect ! So that big tab really can stay.

Thanks

I'm not sure what's going on here, I looked at the pictures but I'm scratching my head on how he got that put together. Maybe the 94-95 T-Bird covers are different, but I don't think everyone reading should assume this situation is going to work on every car. Something is "different" here. If the 94-95 covers prove to be a straight bolt in, that would be cool.

here some pic. of the rear cover on the car

what front 8.8 diff bushings are you running

what front 8.8 diff bushings are you running

i use a 94 t-brid rear diff. the fornt bushing i got from ford dealer for the t-brid with supercharger and i have to add some washers to make the bushing more tighter,note : if any one is to use the t-brid rear diff u will need to get a 03 mustang cobra pinion flange

So to make sure I didn't have any problems during my install window I had the tab shaved off. I also needed to make a couple cuts to the cover to clear the bracket. Just waiting on the driveshaft from DSS and i'll be ready to go.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif1.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif3.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif2.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif6.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif4.jpg

VERY well done, not only does the cover fit now but the craftsmanship was well executed. Nice....Job !!

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u16/jmargo1/dif4.jpg
+1 looks great..

where did you source that diff breather vent? looks great

VERY well done, not only does the cover fit now but the craftsmanship was well executed. Nice....Job !!

It starts with a well engineered solution ! :usa:

+1 looks great..

where did you source that diff breather vent? looks great

From Max's suggestion this is from Summit. Just need to run a tap down the hole.

part # SUM-E730311

From Max's suggestion this is from Summit. Just need to run a tap down the hole.

part # SUM-E730311

thanks for the part number.