rear end swap question

stock89 · 02-22-2003, 11:00 AM

I haven't been successful in finding a reputable person in my area to do an install of gears. SO- wondering about going to junkyard and getting another 8.8 out of a fox GT or something. (I need 3.08 or 2.73, and currently run 3.55's). I seem to recall one for $200 (much cheaper than $225 gears + $300 install)

What is the average cost of an 8.8 and what are the dangers of doing a swap (other than me grabbing an 8.8 with 4.11's or something)?

If you're wondering WHY IS HE DOING THIS??? I'm going to Germany for awhile and need the top end to keep up on the autobahn.

Rob

tireburner163 · 02-22-2003, 11:23 AM

I'll swap rear-ends with ya. (3.08's)

But if your in Germany, I've got a feeling shipping is gonna be a *****.

L8ter,
Josh, aka the tireburner

Dark Knight · 02-23-2003, 08:24 AM

why not just buy a taller set of tires? it will have the same effect..
the 3.55's arent THAT bad on top end anyway...
4.30's on the other hand....

stock89 · 02-24-2003, 10:13 PM

My 3.55's whine on decel, so you don't want to swap. I am looking for a set of 3.08's if anybody's got a good set that didn't whine. Reason for not going to taller tire is I need to be able to run 110-130 mph for sustained periods, yet not loose the corner carving grip.

If anyone has any leads, let me know. Thanks.

Rob

PS- Finally found a guy who'll do the gear swap for $225 + parts.

Technick · 02-25-2003, 12:56 AM

How fast do you intend "top-end" to be? chances are you can go faster (more mph) with the 3.55 than with the 3.08 or 2.73 gears as you will not have enough H.P to pull the taller gear with the limited mods to your 5.0

02-22-2003, 11:00 AM	#1
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	rear end swap question I haven't been successful in finding a reputable person in my area to do an install of gears. SO- wondering about going to junkyard and getting another 8.8 out of a fox GT or something. (I need 3.08 or 2.73, and currently run 3.55's). I seem to recall one for $200 (much cheaper than $225 gears + $300 install) What is the average cost of an 8.8 and what are the dangers of doing a swap (other than me grabbing an 8.8 with 4.11's or something)? If you're wondering WHY IS HE DOING THIS??? I'm going to Germany for awhile and need the top end to keep up on the autobahn. Rob __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Notchback, FINALLY NO LONGER STOCK!

02-22-2003, 11:23 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'll swap rear-ends with ya. (3.08's) But if your in Germany, I've got a feeling shipping is gonna be a *****. L8ter, Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-23-2003, 08:24 AM	#3
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	why not just buy a taller set of tires? it will have the same effect.. the 3.55's arent THAT bad on top end anyway... 4.30's on the other hand.... __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

02-24-2003, 10:13 PM	#4
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	My 3.55's whine on decel, so you don't want to swap. I am looking for a set of 3.08's if anybody's got a good set that didn't whine. Reason for not going to taller tire is I need to be able to run 110-130 mph for sustained periods, yet not loose the corner carving grip. If anyone has any leads, let me know. Thanks. Rob PS- Finally found a guy who'll do the gear swap for $225 + parts. __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Notchback, FINALLY NO LONGER STOCK!

02-25-2003, 12:56 AM	#5
Technick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 175	How fast do you intend "top-end" to be? chances are you can go faster (more mph) with the 3.55 than with the 3.08 or 2.73 gears as you will not have enough H.P to pull the taller gear with the limited mods to your 5.0 __________________ No matter how much you spend, or how much you prepare, there is ALWAYS someone else faster or quicker than YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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