Currie 8.8 rearend

Shelby428cj · 08-23-2002, 04:58 PM

Hi guys I just got a 69 coupe I am gonna hop up a little and I was pretty interested in getting a Currie 8.8 rearend, I know they are pretty pricey but the Magazine I read always have good things to say about them... Just wanted to know what you think about Currie, and would I be better off just getting a good Ol Eaton.

Thanks,
Karen

The Deuce · 08-23-2002, 05:44 PM

Grab a 9" locker.

Shelby428cj · 08-23-2002, 09:58 PM

Hey Deuce what is going to be the difference in a 8.8" and a 9"? You never said what you thought of Currie either!

Thanks,
Karen

Vishnoff · 08-23-2002, 11:44 PM

Go with the 9 inch rear end. It can handle what ever amount of horsepower and tirque you throw at it. It's practially indestructable! Not only that but it costs a hell of a lot less (about $300.00)

red · 08-24-2002, 11:17 AM

Curry 8" is great for up to ~350 hp. I like my curry and have only heard good things from others. Pretty sure a '69 would need an 8", the 8.8" are for the newer mustangs. 9" are strong, but weigh a lot more than the 8". Which one you pick (8 or 9), depends on your hp target range.

Shelby428cj · 08-24-2002, 11:29 AM

Ok yah I got it now 8.8 is what I want on my 99 and a 9" for my 69 I am probably gonna want more than 350hp sooo I guess I will get the 9 thanks for all your help guys and yes I am still learning!!!

Thanks again,
Karen

Rev · 08-24-2002, 01:20 PM

BTW, Currie is good but not cheap. I have their 8", but with 350 HP or more, I would go for a 9". What's in it now?

Rev

Shelby428cj · 08-25-2002, 12:05 PM

Okay this is strange I pulled the rearend out with some friends and it has a 8.8" on it !!!!!!! ummmmm so who knows what else I am gonna find weird on this car.... I am gettin a 9" after talking to some people they said just to get a eaton and not the currie cheaper and just as good!

Thanks for all your help guys,
Karen

gofastmercury · 08-25-2002, 06:14 PM

You mean 8.8 is stamped on the tag? or it has a 8.8 diff in the car? To be honest I never heard of any one doing this swap before, the 9 works too well to mess with a 8.8. I believe the first 8.8 was made for trucks around 1985. So if DOES have the newer 8.8 in it, it is NOT stock. But if it does have it, for some strange reason, keep it. It should handle about 400hp with the right mods.

werked 66 · 08-25-2002, 06:26 PM

i just got mine nine inch about two months ago from currie i will never buy from anywhere else awsome rear and and takes a licking and keeps on ticken plus lifetime guarantee if i ever break it so cant go wrong there

Shelby428cj · 08-25-2002, 07:07 PM

it was stamped ........ kind of crazy though........ WOW I didn't realize Currie had a lifetime warranty hmmmm guess I am gonna have to think about it more!

08-23-2002, 04:58 PM	#1
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	Currie 8.8 rearend Hi guys I just got a 69 coupe I am gonna hop up a little and I was pretty interested in getting a Currie 8.8 rearend, I know they are pretty pricey but the Magazine I read always have good things to say about them... Just wanted to know what you think about Currie, and would I be better off just getting a good Ol Eaton. Thanks, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-23-2002, 05:44 PM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Grab a 9" locker. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-23-2002, 09:58 PM	#3
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	Hey Deuce what is going to be the difference in a 8.8" and a 9"? You never said what you thought of Currie either! Thanks, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-24-2002, 11:29 AM	#6
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	Ok yah I got it now 8.8 is what I want on my 99 and a 9" for my 69 I am probably gonna want more than 350hp sooo I guess I will get the 9 thanks for all your help guys and yes I am still learning!!! Thanks again, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-24-2002, 01:20 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Currie BTW, Currie is good but not cheap. I have their 8", but with 350 HP or more, I would go for a 9". What's in it now? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-23-2002, 11:44 PM	#4
Vishnoff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Posts: 29	Go with the 9 inch rear end. It can handle what ever amount of horsepower and tirque you throw at it. It's practially indestructable! Not only that but it costs a hell of a lot less (about $300.00)

08-24-2002, 11:17 AM	#5
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Curry 8" is great for up to ~350 hp. I like my curry and have only heard good things from others. Pretty sure a '69 would need an 8", the 8.8" are for the newer mustangs. 9" are strong, but weigh a lot more than the 8". Which one you pick (8 or 9), depends on your hp target range.

08-25-2002, 12:05 PM	#8
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	Okay this is strange I pulled the rearend out with some friends and it has a 8.8" on it !!!!!!! ummmmm so who knows what else I am gonna find weird on this car.... I am gettin a 9" after talking to some people they said just to get a eaton and not the currie cheaper and just as good! Thanks for all your help guys, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-25-2002, 06:14 PM	#9
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	8.8? You mean 8.8 is stamped on the tag? or it has a 8.8 diff in the car? To be honest I never heard of any one doing this swap before, the 9 works too well to mess with a 8.8. I believe the first 8.8 was made for trucks around 1985. So if DOES have the newer 8.8 in it, it is NOT stock. But if it does have it, for some strange reason, keep it. It should handle about 400hp with the right mods. __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

08-25-2002, 06:26 PM	#10
werked 66 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn , New York Posts: 45	i just got mine nine inch about two months ago from currie i will never buy from anywhere else awsome rear and and takes a licking and keeps on ticken plus lifetime guarantee if i ever break it so cant go wrong there

08-25-2002, 07:07 PM	#11
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	it was stamped ........ kind of crazy though........ WOW I didn't realize Currie had a lifetime warranty hmmmm guess I am gonna have to think about it more! __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

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