complete 8.8 for f body

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

so let me ask how many guys with f bodys would put a complete 8.8 under there f body if someone offered it for our 93-02 f bodys. just trying to see if there is a market for it.

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[Gone_2022]

I doubt it would take off. You have basic 3 choices now that are tested and perfected.

1. 9 inch

2. s60

3. 12 bolt

 

[wolfe]

I've seen quite a few people do it. Mostly because of cost. I personally would go with something specific for it of the 3 already mentioned.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

Cressida's

YUUUUUGE market fer em

 

[Guess who's back]

Isn't there a company on Facebook that makes the 8.8 for f bodies? They use the 10 bolt axles tubes and 8.8 center. Weld then together and they give you part bumper for axles and there you have it. They claim they are good for 1000 hp cars and 1.20 60's

 

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

no the reason im asking is because hawk third gen is now offering a direct bolt in for f bodys in a 8.8 so im just trying to seeif this is a market that should be explored. any input is good input

 

[Lead Pipe]

It would be good if a company like strange offered a housing just because the 8.8 has more gear ratios then any other rear. There are a million posi units available too from frpp to wavetracs. The biggest down fall to the budget 8.8 offered by TNT is it still uses 10 bolt axle tubes so you can't use c-clip elims. Also the torque arm mount is welded on to a cast iron housing. I'm not sure how that will hold up over time. TNT started offering 8.8's with big 9" ford ends but they are just as much as a 9" housing and still have the welded TA mount. If Strange offered a bolt-in 8.8 housing with TA provisions like their 12 bolt I would be interested. Other wise I'll just buy a 12 bolt. Fuck hawks.

 

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

It would be good if a company like strange offered a housing just because the 8.8 has more gear ratios then any other rear. There are a million posi units available too from frpp to wavetracs. The biggest down fall to the budget 8.8 offered by TNT is it still uses 10 bolt axle tubes so you can't use c-clip elims. Also the torque arm mount is welded on to a cast iron housing. I'm not sure how that will hold up over time. TNT started offering 8.8's with big 9" ford ends but they are just as much as a 9" housing and still have the welded TA mount. If Strange offered a bolt-in 8.8 housing with TA provisions like their 12 bolt I would be interested. Other wise I'll just buy a 12 bolt. Fuck hawks.

if you could send me a link to it I would love to look at it

 

[daturbosix]

if you could send me a link to it I would love to look at it

https://www.facebook.com/TNTFab/

 

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

Same thing Hawks is doing

 

[Gone_2022]

Yea no thanks, that's way to much work/cutting and sourcing rear end parts for that guy for my taste. With some places offering great deals on 9 inch housing and axle packages now it's foolish in my opinion to do anything else.

 

[S8ER01Z]

Price would have to be low and fit would have to be perfect. I just rebuilt my 10 bolt (had 200K on it when a bolt broke off in the diff, put a new Eaton unit in and rebuilt for 600), I considered upgrading but the jump in price was just too much.

 

[Lead Pipe]

Do it!!!! I'll bring my car over to be a mule.

 

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

mister lead pipe I will let them know but this is just a feeler for this new product we found out about that others are offering.

 

[daturbosix]

if i were to do it all again, and wasnt able to score a sub-$1000 dollar strange 12 bolt with brakes, id buy this housing/axle kit, then source my own pig

QP GM 1993-2002 F Body 9 Inch Housing & Moser Axles

or

http://www.trickchassis.com/index.p...ro-firebird-t-a-housing-with-axles&Itemid=317

 

[Gone_2022]

^ exactly what I am going to be doing

 

[Lead Pipe]

Unless you plan to run 800-1000hp on the track every weekend, 9" is over kill. 12 bolt or GTFO.

 

[Lead Pipe]

mister lead pipe I will let them know but this is just a feeler for this new product we found out about that others are offering.

Just do it right and I'd buy one over a 12 bolt.

 

[TUCKIFYOUBUCK]

if we do I will let you know mister lead pipe.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Honestly if it was priced like Hawks at 2K no way. I'd rather get an 8.5, 12 bolt, D44 or 9" for a few bucks more or even less possibly. Those housings posted above are about $1Kish which leaves a LOT of head room to get a third member. I thought they made bolt on tq arm mounts at some point for other axles, although it would likely be fine I'd still be leery of trusting a torque arm mount welded to cast iron.

 

[Gone_2022]

Unless you plan to run 800-1000hp on the track every weekend, 9" is over kill. 12 bolt or GTFO.

Why not go overkill so you know its solid? This way down the road if you decide to throw some serious power at the car you dont have to worry about spending thousands over again on a rear end.

That and if you compare a new 12 bolt price to a new 9 inch price they are pretty damn close, the 12 bolt actually could be more depending on what diff you decide to go with.

 

[daturbosix]

a 9" and s60 rob alot of power.
12 bolt is almost identical to a 8.8 size and rotating mass wise.

might i remind you all, if you decide you want a 12 bolt or s60, i am a strange dealer and also do installs.

 

[Gone_2022]

I wouldn't mind a 12 bolt only problem is price.... for me personally I am not going to spend 2900 dollars on a new 12 bolt. I just dunno if I can stomach that. For some reason they have shot up in price.

If you know of one for a great deal I am all ears

Robbing power is not a concern for me, one can always turn up the nitrous or boost.

 

[Lead Pipe]

A 12 bolt fits my needs. It's also is lighter, takes a lot less power to spin and fits under the car with much better clearence. I'm going with a spool so it will be cheaper.

 

[daturbosix]

A 12 bolt fits my needs. It's also is lighter, takes a lot less power to spin and fits under the car with much better clearence. I'm going with a spool so it will be cheaper.

not by much though. im pretty sure i could do a posi one for like 2700, i think the spool is just 2 or 300 cheaper.