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Topic: 8.8 in a 66 mustang
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Mustang66
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Tuttle Okla
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-05-2002 04:47 PM
   
Is there a 8.8 that will bolt in my 66 Coupe with out haveing to shortin the axle tubes??Thanks for the help Robert
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-05-2002 05:49 PM
Welcome to M&M Robert. 
A Ranger 8.8 will bolt in. You will have to get the drive shaft length checked and use the appropriate universal joint.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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mvendl
Gearhead Posts: 170
From: Lowell, IN, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-05-2002 05:58 PM
So, at risk of sounding stupid, all ya gotta do is unbolt the whole rear end from the ranger and slap it under the pony? Will it just bolt up or is there any "welding/modifications" to the mounts that need to be done. Also, why would ford put an 8.8 in a Ranger when the output doesnt really warrant it..? When did Ford do away with the 8inchers that they put in the 66, or did they? heh heh, too many questions. Sorry --mark
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-05-2002 06:33 PM
Just about a bolt Mark. You will have to adapt the brakes and lines, along with some drive shaft work. Suffice to say, FoMoCo engineers and bean counters found it much cheaper to produce a Spicer type differential(cover) for the masses as opposed to the Hotchkiss (drop out 8 and 9 inch)units. The performance output has nothing to do with it, it's all a matter of economics. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 405
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-05-2002 10:12 PM
one thing they didnt mention is that only the 4.0l rangers and exporlers had8.8 rears and the ranger perch is on the wrong side . ------------------
Josh
67 coupe with 351c
94 Explorer
30 model A currently rustbucket
in process 67 convt with efi 5.0 and t5
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-05-2002 10:36 PM
DAMN! I always mix up those Explorer and Ranger rear ends.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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Professional Manwhore
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4838
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 06-05-2002 11:40 PM
Ranger has the springs above, Exploder has the below the housing. U joint flange it a bolt on round thing that can be adapted to a normal u-joint used in the early cars.
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Mustang66
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Tuttle Okla
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 06-06-2002 11:28 AM
Thanks for the Info.I do have a 8 inch out of a 66 but I have heard a 8.8 is stronger and cheaper to build.
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wildstang
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: somewhere in Vermont
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-06-2002 12:06 PM
I also believe the explorer rear is 3 inches wider than the ranger. I have a question about the brakes, I have a 92 explorer rear and was wondering if the whole rear brake set up could be bolted to a 8 inch. I think these have the 10 X 2 or 2.5 inch shoes I will have to check when I get home. Thanks.
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4838
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 06-07-2002 02:58 AM
check this out here...
http://hammer.prohosting.com/~66boss/click on "chassis" the backing plate bolt pattern is the same, but the axles stick out farther i think i recall ... there Musta been some reason i have these 10 x 2 1/2" Explorer rear brakes still sitting here after having to build a complete rear end for a guy.
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 405
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-07-2002 07:41 AM
the91-94 exporler rear is 2 inches narrower than the 95 to presant because of the drum brakes use a shorter axle like fox body to sn95 drum and disk axles are diff in length ------------------
Josh
67 coupe with 351c
94 Explorer
30 model A currently rustbucket
in process 67 convt with efi 5.0 and t5
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