How good are the 8.8 rear ends?

K.C. 5.0 · 08-01-2001, 01:06 PM

I know I don't need a 9inch ford yet. But I was just wondering if thats even something that people break. I was thinking of getting new axles so I could use slicks and hit the NOS right off the line. I don't want to buy axles if once you get into the 11's or 10's I'm going to have to buy the 9 inch ford anyway.

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95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

Mr 5 0 · 08-01-2001, 03:26 PM

The 8.8 is a very durable rear. I recommend going to Moser 31-spline street or race axles for insurance if you run slicks, but that requires a new differential, so be prepared.

MiracleMax · 08-01-2001, 05:22 PM

Ditto, a fully prepped 8.8 can take some serious abuse! its more or less akin to a chevy 12 bolt diff.

I certainly think that it could easily withstand 600 or more hp with a girdle, heavy duty carrier and some heavy duty axles.

The big benefit to running an 8.8 over a 9 inch is the increased efficiency the 8.8 has over the 9 inch rear end. for people with deep pockets and limitless HP this isn't an issue, but if your like 99.999999999999999999 percent of the people out there, then your looking to extract every last bit of usable power from your rearend then the 8.8 becomes pretty attractive.

K.C. 5.0 · 08-01-2001, 06:35 PM

Cool, thats what I was thinking. But, I wanted to so what you guys thought. Thanks for the replies.

08-01-2001, 01:06 PM	#1
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	How good are the 8.8 rear ends? I know I don't need a 9inch ford yet. But I was just wondering if thats even something that people break. I was thinking of getting new axles so I could use slicks and hit the NOS right off the line. I don't want to buy axles if once you get into the 11's or 10's I'm going to have to buy the 9 inch ford anyway. ------------------ 95gt 80k, MSD 6AL, MSD coil, pulleys, fpr, cold air kit, off road h-pipe, flowmasters, 3.73, 9mm wires, mega bite jr lowers, kennybrown subframe connectors, edelbrock performer intake, 70mm TB, 73mm C&L, 24lb injectors Aluminum Driveshaft, Tri-Ax shifter.

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08-01-2001, 03:26 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The 8.8 is a very durable rear. I recommend going to Moser 31-spline street or race axles for insurance if you run slicks, but that requires a new differential, so be prepared.

08-01-2001, 05:22 PM	#3
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	Ditto, a fully prepped 8.8 can take some serious abuse! its more or less akin to a chevy 12 bolt diff. I certainly think that it could easily withstand 600 or more hp with a girdle, heavy duty carrier and some heavy duty axles. The big benefit to running an 8.8 over a 9 inch is the increased efficiency the 8.8 has over the 9 inch rear end. for people with deep pockets and limitless HP this isn't an issue, but if your like 99.999999999999999999 percent of the people out there, then your looking to extract every last bit of usable power from your rearend then the 8.8 becomes pretty attractive.

08-01-2001, 06:35 PM	#4
K.C. 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: KC,Mo,US Posts: 70	Cool, thats what I was thinking. But, I wanted to so what you guys thought. Thanks for the replies.