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I have a 8.8 axle for the car and running a Fays 2 watts link. I want to run a girdle style diff cover for the the extra support. I am looking for a cover that will fit using the Fays 2 watts, I bought a standard type girdle and looks like the depth of it will hit the watts.
I am looking for a diff cover depth that will be shorter than what I have currently, which is 4.5 inches. If anyone knows of a shorter depth girdle style cover please let me know?
Currently I am putting 500 HP and 492 ftlb torque to the wheels through a M6 transmission. The car is primarily used for Auto-x and Pro Solo type racing with occasional track days (road course). With this being said, would a standard stamped steel type diff cover be enough if I can't get a girdle sytle cover to work?
would a standard stamped steel type diff cover be enough if I can't get a girdle sytle cover to work?
Thanks!
Well you stated it yourself, if you can't get one to work a standard steel will have to do.
Stamped steel covers are very strong, an aluminum girdle cover is brittle and crack at the slightest impact.
I don't think the factories would be using the steel covers all these years if they thought they weren't strong enough.
Well you stated it yourself, if you can't get one to work a standard steel will have to do.
Stamped steel covers are very strong, an aluminum girdle cover is brittle and crack at the slightest impact.
I don't think the factories would be using the steel covers all these years if they thought they weren't strong enough.
I know the stamped steel will work, just wanted to have the extra protection of being able to apply pressure to the main bearing caps to keep everything in check. I just wasn't sure how much stress the axle caps see with the racing that I do.
Maybe the Ford Racing IRS cover and make a bracket to mount the links to the IRS tang? M-4033-G3 That's the one I'll get if I ever bust the stock one in my Thunderbird.
I have a 8.8 axle for the car and running a Fays 2 watts link. I want to run a girdle style diff cover for the the extra support. I am looking for a cover that will fit using the Fays 2 watts, I bought a standard type girdle and looks like the depth of it will hit the watts.
I am looking for a diff cover depth that will be shorter than what I have currently, which is 4.5 inches. If anyone knows of a shorter depth girdle style cover please let me know?
Currently I am putting 500 HP and 492 ftlb torque to the wheels through a M6 transmission. The car is primarily used for Auto-x and Pro Solo type racing with occasional track days (road course). With this being said, would a standard stamped steel type diff cover be enough if I can't get a girdle sytle cover to work?
Thanks!
I am running the GT500 finned cover on my 8.8 with an MWC Watts Link, and it clears, has functional cooling fins, fill/drain plugs and a port for temp sensor. It doesn't put preload on the caps but I am also putting around 500rwhp through it without any problems so far.
I have this one on a ‘95 Mustang with the 8.8”. It’s strong, has some fins and it has a fill and drain plug. The best part is that it’s only $65. Or you can DIY it because it’s an OEM Ford Explorer differential cover with the “wings” cut off of the sides. I realize you’re looking for a girdle style, but I can’t imagine a girdle saving a rear end that was gonna go, but maybe so. 8.8” Explorer Cover
Last edited by Y2K_Frenzy; Nov 29, 2022 at 06:26 PM.
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8.8 Diff Cover Question 
