Rearend question

Mr.Slave · 05-16-2007, 10:47 AM

I have the stock 8.8 that I am putting 373's in soon. I was still getting posi and had no problems with the rear before I took the car apart, but I will have a lot more power now when it goes back together. Should I buy a rebuild kit? If so what kind and what parts should I be looking for to be included in this kit. I just want something to get me through the summer, I plan on new axles and a new locker or something like that this winter. Thanks guys.

Blown 5.0 · 05-16-2007, 05:16 PM

By all means put in new clutches, Especially if you are already in the rear doing other work, We still have a few hardcore, who don't want to give up the stock limited slip ( its going to slip). New clutches usually last them about one full summer before they start going peg leg on the launch. P.S. i have saw advertisements for Kevlar clutches for the 8.8, I wonder how they would work?

QWKSNKE · 05-16-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown 5.0

. i have saw advertisements for Kevlar clutches for the 8.8, I wonder how they would work?

Where did you see those at? I am willing to give them a try

Italian LX · 05-16-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Where did you see those at? I am willing to give them a try

He may be refering to the carbon fiber plates they started putting in the '03 Cobra rearends. I'll be trying some out the next time I rebuild mine.

QWKSNKE · 05-16-2007, 08:11 PM

We need to do mine again. That's why I was asking where to get them

CrazyInBlack · 05-16-2007, 08:25 PM

Lee what do you charge for a gear swap?

I am kinda worried about opening it up and finding it all eaten up

Hotrod · 05-16-2007, 08:33 PM

I think you can get the carbon clutches from summit and Jegs as well as other Mustang sites.

86nu · 05-16-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Slave

I have the stock 8.8 that I am putting 373's in soon. I was still getting posi and had no problems with the rear before I took the car apart, but I will have a lot more power now when it goes back together. Should I buy a rebuild kit? If so what kind and what parts should I be looking for to be included in this kit. I just want something to get me through the summer, I plan on new axles and a new locker or something like that this winter. Thanks guys.

Buddy of mine runs mid 6's on a stock rear end other than 3.73's hasnt had a problem in 2 yrs yet. Whether his is a freak or Not I dunno.

Craig K. · 05-17-2007, 02:19 PM

Lee,
I believe Brian is right, they are put in some carbon ones it the '03/;04 Cobras, I saw some advertised on www.buyfordracing.com a while ago, I thought they were around $100 or so, but can't be sure.

Blown 5.0 · 05-17-2007, 03:37 PM

Not sure where i saw the ad, But i do think they were carbon fiber rather than kevlar. I think these clutches were stock in the 03-04 Cobra & Mach.

05-16-2007, 10:47 AM	#1
Mr.Slave Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lockport N.Y. Posts: 37	Rearend question I have the stock 8.8 that I am putting 373's in soon. I was still getting posi and had no problems with the rear before I took the car apart, but I will have a lot more power now when it goes back together. Should I buy a rebuild kit? If so what kind and what parts should I be looking for to be included in this kit. I just want something to get me through the summer, I plan on new axles and a new locker or something like that this winter. Thanks guys. __________________ 306 stock block, balanced forged internals, main girdle, cam motion custom grind, Twisted Wedge heads, GT-40 intake with port matched lower, 24# injectors, Big Shot plate kit, equal length shortys, o/r x-pipe, CAI, electric fan, A/C and smog delete, all the supporting mods.

05-16-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
Blown 5.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Looking for more ways to add BOOST Posts: 167	By all means put in new clutches, Especially if you are already in the rear doing other work, We still have a few hardcore, who don't want to give up the stock limited slip ( its going to slip). New clutches usually last them about one full summer before they start going peg leg on the launch. P.S. i have saw advertisements for Kevlar clutches for the 8.8, I wonder how they would work? __________________ Hauling A** on Pump Gas !!!!!

05-16-2007, 08:25 PM	#6
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	Lee what do you charge for a gear swap? I am kinda worried about opening it up and finding it all eaten up __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

05-17-2007, 02:19 PM	#9
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Lee, I believe Brian is right, they are put in some carbon ones it the '03/;04 Cobras, I saw some advertised on www.buyfordracing.com a while ago, I thought they were around $100 or so, but can't be sure. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS Last edited by Craig K.; 05-17-2007 at 03:05 PM.

05-17-2007, 03:37 PM	#10
Blown 5.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Looking for more ways to add BOOST Posts: 167	Not sure where i saw the ad, But i do think they were carbon fiber rather than kevlar. I think these clutches were stock in the 03-04 Cobra & Mach. __________________ Hauling A** on Pump Gas !!!!!

05-16-2007, 08:11 PM	#5
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	We need to do mine again. That's why I was asking where to get them

05-16-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
Hotrod Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 68	I think you can get the carbon clutches from summit and Jegs as well as other Mustang sites.