4.8 t56 swap in a s2000 rear end issue
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Here it is. Kind of crude and could be cleaned up a bit, but you get the idea
You will want the cover only, because the some of the Explorer diffs have only one front pickup point on right side of diff not 2. I think 07-10 have 2 ears on the front, but don't quote me on that.
You will want the cover only, because the some of the Explorer diffs have only one front pickup point on right side of diff not 2. I think 07-10 have 2 ears on the front, but don't quote me on that.
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I just found out the Later model Explorers also have a beefier front mounts(2) than the cobra along with an upgraded(beefier) rear cover than the one pictured above. I'm glad I could help and learn something in the process.
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I think he didn't want a t-bird diff because it came stock with 28 spline shafts. But yours probably has 31's in it. The housings are super cheap compared to the Cobra and only about 20lbs heavier. But the front ears can break on a Cobra at 1000 hp level where as t-birds won't. If it has to be a factory aluminum housing w 31 spline shafts the Explorer is a better way to go.
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Us CTS-V guys are starting to adapt the 8.8 IRS into our cars. A pretty good thread with lots of detail on all the different diffs is located here:
DIY Ford 8.8 into V1 Build thread
DIY Ford 8.8 into V1 Build thread