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01-13-2009, 03:28 PM
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Pieces of the rear end or the information?  |
Information, and in some cases, the rear end.  It ranges from, 300whp on the stock NA rear end seems to be the upper limit, in which case we'll blow it up on the first launch probably, to they handle 500BHP and 10 second passes. I'm guess because we're roots, sticky tires and manual, we'll be at the lower end. I'm considering going straight to the 8.8, that way I can attempt to sell the stock unit and won't have to have two different drive shafts made. Don't have to decide yet, but something to keep rolling around upstairs. Plenty to do for now.
One person did mention an 8.8 IRS. Something like the stock HS and hubs are fine, but the ring and pinion give.  Maybe slotting an 8.8 pumkin in there is in an interesting combination. . .
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01-13-2009, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
Information, and in some cases, the rear end. It ranges from, 300whp on the stock NA rear end seems to be the upper limit, in which case we'll blow it up on the first launch probably, to they handle 500BHP and 10 second passes. I'm guess because we're roots, sticky tires and manual, we'll be at the lower end. I'm considering going straight to the 8.8, that way I can attempt to sell the stock unit and won't have to have two different drive shafts made. Don't have to decide yet, but something to keep rolling around upstairs. Plenty to do for now.
One person did mention an 8.8 IRS. Something like the stock HS and hubs are fine, but the ring and pinion give. Maybe slotting an 8.8 pumkin in there is in an interesting combination. . . |
The IRS in the T-Birds and Cobra have the same 8.8 ring and pinion as the solid 8.8. The difference is that it uses half shafts that are not as strong as the solids axles. |
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01-13-2009, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396
The IRS in the T-Birds and Cobra have the same 8.8 ring and pinion as the solid 8.8. The difference is that it uses half shafts that are not as strong as the solids axles.
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What kind of power is your style IRS known for reliably holding? With slicks, and the right spring/shock combo, hop won't be a problem. What about geometry? I wonder how difficult it would be to slot in an 8.8 IRS vs. Solid.
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01-13-2009, 03:58 PM
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What kind of power is your style IRS known for reliably holding? With slicks, and the right spring/shock combo, hop won't be a problem. What about geometry? I wonder how difficult it would be to slot in an 8.8 IRS vs. Solid. |
Solid would be easier to install. My Cobra doesn't have the IRS but Seans does and so did my old 94 T-Bird I use to have. Not sure what they take in stock form but Sean hasn't blown his up yet. Then again he launches his car like a grandma and run radials. |
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01-13-2009, 04:01 PM
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Information, and in some cases, the rear end. It ranges from, 300whp on the stock NA rear end seems to be the upper limit, in which case we'll blow it up on the first launch probably, to they handle 500BHP and 10 second passes. I'm guess because we're roots, sticky tires and manual, we'll be at the lower end. I'm considering going straight to the 8.8, that way I can attempt to sell the stock unit and won't have to have two different drive shafts made. Don't have to decide yet, but something to keep rolling around upstairs. Plenty to do for now.
One person did mention an 8.8 IRS. Something like the stock HS and hubs are fine, but the ring and pinion give. Maybe slotting an 8.8 pumkin in there is in an interesting combination. . . |
Darlene's T-bird has a 8.8 IRS....................a thought> 
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01-13-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396
Solid would be easier to install. My Cobra doesn't have the IRS but Seans does and so did my old 94 T-Bird I use to have. Not sure what they take in stock form but Sean hasn't blown his up yet. Then again he launches his car like a grandma and run radials.
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What's a solid 8.8 out of a Ranger go for these days?
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01-13-2009, 04:02 PM
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Darlene's T-bird has a 8.8 IRS....................a thought> |
Isn't that, uh, Darlene's car . . . 
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01-13-2009, 04:06 PM
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What's a solid 8.8 out of a Ranger go for these days?
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Not sure but we are better off getting one out of an Explorer because it has disc brakes already instead of dumb I mean drum brakes. |
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01-13-2009, 04:11 PM
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Isn't that, uh, Darlene's car . . . |
Well, if she had something to drive other than the T-bird than we would have to get rid of the T-bird........................................... hint. 
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01-13-2009, 04:19 PM
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Not sure but we are better off getting one out of an Explorer because it has disc brakes already instead of dumb I mean drum brakes.
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In drag racing Drum brakes are better. I have 4 wheel drums on my Vette, ask Adam how well they work. 
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