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Old 10-09-09, 03:34 PM
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Build an 8.8 axle or swap in a 9 inch

I am having some issues on this topic and was wondering what everyone thought. I have a stock 8.8 axle under my car. With the current setup I have I have already snapped a stock axle shaft off. I just put another stock one in the rearend for now because i already had one. I was just wondering what you guys thought would be the best route to go. Should I build up my 8.8 with tube braces, axles, and spool or should I just switch to a 9 inch and build one of those.
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Old 10-09-09, 04:54 PM
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9" is stout for sure

Then again ... it weighs more than the 8.8

Nice thing about the 9" is you can quickly swap out the punkin
and you got a different ratio

Another thing about going 9" is you will have to deal with
modifying it or buying one already setup to fit your Stang

I gotta tell ya ..... Them 9 inchers are tough

I used to do full on launches at strips all stuck up with VHT
at 5 to 6K with wrinkle wall slicks and never broke nuthin

Grady
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Old 10-09-09, 05:17 PM
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were using a built 8.8 or a 9 inch for that.
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You can run an 8 second quarter mile on a properly setup 8.8. The 9" has a lot more parasitic drag, and is going to slow you down. Definately go with an 8.8.

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Old 10-10-09, 10:13 PM
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You can run an 8 second quarter mile on a properly setup 8.8. The 9" has a lot more parasitic drag, and is going to slow you down. Definately go with an 8.8.

Kurt
I second that, Just build the 8.8. Weld the tubes get a good diff with some axles and your good.
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Old 10-11-09, 12:40 PM
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I second that, Just build the 8.8. Weld the tubes get a good diff with some axles and your good.
And an axle girdle is a good investment too. They aren't that expensive.

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Old 10-12-09, 11:24 AM
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Thanks for the input guys. I am going to stick with my 8.8
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Old 10-13-09, 08:53 AM
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in the end i think the 8.8 would be cheaper too
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