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04-20-2005, 01:50 PM
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Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
gotta 85GT, 3 weeks after buying it i'v already blown the 7.5''
what is involved in installing an 8.8? does everything fit the same or will i have to get anyt hing different like controll arms and what not?
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85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with. |
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04-22-2005, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Huber Heights, OH
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
As far as I know, it is a direct bolt in.
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04-22-2005, 10:00 AM
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
everything fits the same. But its a good time to get some better control arms since you are in there anyways. Or at least change the bushings.
I got a complete brand new 8.8 with 3:73 from ford racing around $650. The axles will swap out.
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5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377 |
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04-22-2005, 07:46 PM
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
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i bought an 8.8 out of a car my buddy was parting out the day i bought the 85 because i knew it would go on me. i ordered my gear arleady. i was thinking about atleast boxing my controll arms, makes more sence to just invest a few $'s into some good ones thoug.
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85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with. |
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04-23-2005, 03:59 PM
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
i put a 8.8 in my friends 85 gt its a dirtect bolt in. dont forget to put quad shocks on if ya dont already got them...wheel hop sucks
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1992 hatchback flowtech headers bassani o/r x pipe and american thunder flowmasters bbk fendermount intake underdrive pulleys aluminum clutch quadrant and fire wall adjuster ford heavy duty clutch steeda triax shifter sold  now 1992 gt o/r h pipe and dynomax cat back |
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04-25-2005, 05:24 PM
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
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just ordered my "Battle Boxes" from Wild Rides too.
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85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with. |
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04-29-2005, 10:08 AM
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Location: Dayton, OH USA
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
Yup, it's a direct swap. I put an '88 8.8 rear in my '85. Had no problems at all.
Actaully, it's a great time to change exhausts too! |
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05-01-2005, 03:42 PM
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Re: Changing my 85GT to an 8.8
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put a double hump on it, mac headers, mac offroad h and some 40's.
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85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with. |
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