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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:57 AM
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is the 8.8 rear pretty much status quo for building a low budget fbody? How much abuse can the stock z rear take before exploding? iron headed non stroked small block, right much nitrous, th350 with NO tbrake...the 8.8 is tired and i have a stock z rear lying around. Will it hold up for a season?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 03:12 AM
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You talking about the 10 bolt? It holds up pretty decent in the 1.6 or slower range, anything faster and it could go any second. I wouldn't trust it on anything getting down decent in the 60'.

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A good low cost way to go that bolts right in is to use the above Moser 9 inch housing and axle package. Pick up a used Ford 9 inch center section and install it, and run it this way until you can afford to put a stronger aftermarket center section in it. Bob
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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Thank you, guys. I appreciate the help.
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Stock Ford center/posi aint no stronger then a 10 bolt. Hold out for something nice to go in there. The axle housing package is one of the better budget options to start with though.
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An 8.8 with some money into it can go far. If you want something bullet proof, go with a 9".
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