Questions about gt rearend in v6

[Ghostly Echo]

I got my hands on a 8.8 gt rear and i wanted too know, Can i swap out my v6 drive-shaft for a gt drive-shaft and just mount the new rear end?

 

[ford20]

I dont think the GT driveshaft will mate up to the T-5 ... From what I hear in order to mount the 8.8 to the V6 you need a cobra pinion flange and you can keep your driveshaft

 

[sal jc]

the 8.8" is heavier how come u want to change it?

 

[ford20]

Its actually more cost effective to replace the 8.8 than it is to build up your 7.5 to be honest, especially if you already have the desired gears in the axle than you can pretty much do it yourself.

 

[sal jc]

is it a lower ratio than 3:31?

anyway like ford20 said, supposedly all you need is a pinion flange from an Explorer/Cobra (E9TZ-4851-A) for the DS to bolt to.

 

[Ghostly Echo]

is it a lower ratio than 3:31?

anyway like ford20 said, supposedly all you need is a pinion flange from an Explorer/Cobra (E9TZ-4851-A) for the DS to bolt to.

its cheaper for me to piece together the rear end than it is to build up mines


rear end with 331 $200
frpp 373 gears $100
pinion flange $20
Installation kit $80

Installation of gears and rear end free


total cost 400 buying it

new take off parts all built $954 +280 shipping = 1234


i save over 700 bucks

 

[sal jc]

$200's a good price for the rear. post up some pics as you go..

 

[ford20]

Not to mention the labor costs you save by dropping in your own axle instead

 

[Ghostly Echo]

$200's a good price for the rear. post up some pics as you go..

I can give you a step by step guide from another mustang site

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