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Bradleyrj
10-11-2008, 12:08 AM
Going with the turbo kit now the stock rear end parts just aren't going to cut it with the 5 speed, slicks and trying to leave hard...so.. looking at a 31 Trac lock and some axles...BUT cant decide if I need C -clip axles...c-clip eliminators.. if I want to use 9 inch ends...Also. the car has 94+ ABS axles now I want to go to a Fox length axle and use the North Brackets to move the rear disc in.. Are there any certain axle considerations I have missed by wanting to move them in..
Thoughts / opinions.. This should be a mid 10 sec street car when done, I just want to do the rear end right the first time.
Even with a trac loc you will still snap the spider gears with a manual car , been there done that ! You could go with a locker but you still have a chance of failure with those . If you plan on making some power and racing the car with some hard launches get a spool and call it a day !
clubracergt1
10-11-2008, 07:45 AM
Personally, I would go with c-clip eliminators. That way, if you break an axle, it will stay in the housing.
wade w
10-11-2008, 09:29 AM
Even with a trac loc you will still snap the spider gears with a manual car , been there done that ! You could go with a locker but you still have a chance of failure with those . If you plan on making some power and racing the car with some hard launches get a spool and call it a day !
clubracergt1 Personally, I would go with c-clip eliminators. That way, if you break an axle, it will stay in the housing.
+1 on both. The 8.8 will be fine at that level with the mods above. We have both in the chevelle and drive it on the street a lot with no problems. We also have 33 spline strange axles.
Bradleyrj
10-11-2008, 09:48 AM
I've done a lot of research..I just wanted to hear what some of you guys are running to.. I think after the research Ive done...reading posts from what guys are building themselves...Im going to stick with the 8.8 ends, c-clip eliminators, North Race Car brackets to move my rear disc's in where they need to be.
Right now I am using SN+ axles that are longer for the ABS ring so I want to get rid of those.
I think the 33 Spline Fox axles, 33 spline full spool, C-clip elim's, weld the axle tubes, Maybe install tube braces, New rear cover I'll be set.
Harry
10-11-2008, 11:34 AM
I am kind of interested in this company North Race Car Brakets. I am having a problem finding Rims to fit my 93 Mustang. Rears that is. Can you give me some info on them.
05Saleen
10-11-2008, 11:38 AM
If you run a 15 x 8" x 5.5 Backspacing is what I ran on my Fox! 26" x 10.5 Tires will fit well also.
Bradleyrj
10-11-2008, 01:21 PM
I am kind of interested in this company North Race Car Brakets. I am having a problem finding Rims to fit my 93 Mustang. Rears that is. Can you give me some info on them.
North brackets allow you to run fox length axles, with or without c clip eliminators (Just depends on where you place the bracket) and allows you to run late model rear disc brakes. You can get Fox length 5 lug axles and use these brackets to use the late model rear discs. My car already has the disc but Im currently running SN+ axles that are longer for the ABS ring. I want to get rid of that but keep the rear disc so I gotta get the brackets. I have also just learned that these brackets will work with a 9 inch and allow me to run my brakes.. SO I think I may go ahead and go to a 9 inch for a Fox car and never have to worry about the rear end.
Harry
10-11-2008, 06:08 PM
Ah, I understand now. That will not help my situation. I have 13" brakes on the rears and they interfere with 15" rims. I will probably have to down grade them to get 15" rims to work.
Bradleyrj
10-13-2008, 12:04 AM
Ah, I understand now. That will not help my situation. I have 13" brakes on the rears and they interfere with 15" rims. I will probably have to down grade them to get 15" rims to work.
13 on the rear? I believe the smallest thing that will fit are 17's.. I wouldnt take the big brakes off myself.
Harry's car is going to be mainly a race car .
WWhittle
10-13-2008, 11:29 AM
go with the 9" and you will never have to worry about it again.
Bradleyrj
10-13-2008, 11:45 AM
Harry's car is going to be mainly a race car .
If its mainly a race car... I would be trying to lighten it up as much as possible. Strange/ Aerospace brakes, gun drilled axles.. the works..
Bradleyrj
10-13-2008, 11:47 AM
go with the 9" and you will never have to worry about it again.
I think im going to.. just gotta start saving now. I'll haev more in the rear end than I have in the turbo kit by the time im done.
WWhittle
10-13-2008, 01:36 PM
I think im going to.. just gotta start saving now. I'll haev more in the rear end than I have in the turbo kit by the time im done.
it can get expensive. wait til you start looking at the options on center sections.
Bradleyrj
10-13-2008, 02:55 PM
it can get expensive. wait til you start looking at the options on center sections.
Oh I know.. I have looked.. Nodular iron, daytona support... i could have 2 grand in the carrier if I'm not careful.. I have a friend back home who said he has a housing for a fox and some 31 spline axles. The 31 spline would be enough for a while. I wouldn't need the 33 until I start making big power.
LXtasy
10-13-2008, 04:32 PM
Strange has a complete bolt in 9" for a fox mustang.
Bradleyrj
10-13-2008, 04:37 PM
Strange has a complete bolt in 9" for a fox mustang.
Yeap, for $2218.94 plus shipping..
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