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Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19964 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-08-2002 02:19 PM It's made by Strange Engineering for Currie. It is offered as a case only or completely assembled with your choice of gear ratios and differentials. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 12673 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-08-2002 02:28 PM Alex I know with all the 8" being used in street rods someone had make stronger parts for them. 8 is enough. SCOOP ------------------ oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
rockafellz Gearhead Posts: 1329 From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2001	posted 12-08-2002 02:33 PM I still have mine and it works wonders. What is considered the "weak" link in the 8" anyway? I've heard this and that about 8" rears. What's the real story?? Erik ------------------ 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dad's - Original Unrestored IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19964 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-08-2002 02:49 PM The weak link is in the pinion bearing support area of the case. That's it! That has now been corrected and renders the 8 inch able to withstand well over 400 HP or even more. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" IP: Logged
TomP Gearhead Posts: 4876 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99	posted 12-08-2002 03:07 PM quote: Originally posted by Fastymz: 8 is enough. SCOOP [/B] But 9 is fine IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 12673 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-08-2002 03:11 PM I'll try and behave. SCOOP ------------------ oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 12-08-2002).] IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1258 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-09-2002 03:31 AM If the local "Monkey see, Monkey do" street rodders around here are any indication, Currie likely won`t sell very many of the 8" cases in this neck of the woods. With almost everyone building their "Individual Statement" street rod early Ford with a Mustang 2 front clip, SB Chev & automatic, & a Maverick 8", it seems that $50.00 is all they will spend on a drum to drum rearend. They mostly don`t care about Trac Locks, gear ratio`s (most are 2.80`s) . It doesn`t seem to matter that they will spend $5000. on billet 18 or 20" wheels,or $300. for a shifter for your Turbo 350 to make it appear you are using the original 3 speed standard, & such, money is not to be spend on something "unimportant" like a rearend! ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd IP: Logged
fordfan Gearhead Posts: 2981 From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA Registered: Jun 99	posted 12-09-2002 04:44 AM quote: Originally posted by Rory McNeil: If the local "Monkey see, Monkey do" street rodders around here are any indication, Currie likely won`t sell very many of the 8" cases in this neck of the woods. With almost everyone building their "Individual Statement" street rod early Ford with a Mustang 2 front clip, SB Chev & automatic, & a Maverick 8", it seems that $50.00 is all they will spend on a drum to drum rearend. They mostly don`t care about Trac Locks, gear ratio`s (most are 2.80`s) . It doesn`t seem to matter that they will spend $5000. on billet 18 or 20" wheels,or $300. for a shifter for your Turbo 350 to make it appear you are using the original 3 speed standard, & such, money is not to be spend on something "unimportant" like a rearend! in Surrey they are brobably too busy spending their money at the "Massage" Parlours to afford a good rear-end IP: Logged
BlueMule Gearhead Posts: 1058 From: Kent Island, MD USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 12-09-2002 07:21 AM took somebody 40+ years... think of all the 8s out there. ------------------ -Paul 70 Mach1 79 Ranchero GT 97 Expedition XLT 00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.' IP: Logged
BlueMule Gearhead Posts: 1058 From: Kent Island, MD USA Registered: Sep 2002	posted 12-09-2002 07:24 AM what other neat crap did you bring back from the Hoosier-Daddy state? uh-oh. here we go again. it's not my fault... it just happens. I got no control over it. ------------------ -Paul 70 Mach1 79 Ranchero GT 97 Expedition XLT 00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.' [This message has been edited by BlueMule (edited 12-09-2002).] IP: Logged
ccode67 Gearhead Posts: 1743 From: douglasville,ga,usa Registered: Mar 2001	posted 12-09-2002 08:51 AM quote: Originally posted by Rory McNeil: it seems that $50.00 is all they will spend on a drum to drum rearend. Rory, you can't believe how true that is, I took my 8 inch, drum to drum with new brakes and axle seals to Columbus for the Ford Swap, it is a freshly removed, 62000 mile original, it's clean and ready to bolt in, I put $175 on it and NOBODY gave it a second look, I'll just save it for my next project. ------------------ Stuart MCA #48902 M&M #1091 67 stang 5 speed, 351W, Edelbrock Performer RPM package Artificial Intelligence is no replacement for Natural Stupidity. http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/ccode67.html IP: Logged
rockafellz Gearhead Posts: 1329 From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2001	posted 12-09-2002 10:33 AM quote: Originally posted by BlueMule: took somebody 40+ years... think of all the 8s out there. Yeah, I wonder why?!? You'd think someone could have seen this coming a long time ago with ~60% of Mustangs/Mavericks/Fords/etc. having an 8" rearend. $389 for the case does sort of sound expensive though. Erik ------------------ 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dad's - Original Unrestored IP: Logged
dubstar Gearhead Posts: 423 From: Long Beach, Ca 1966 A-Code Coupe Registered: Feb 2002	posted 12-09-2002 01:10 PM i like it. ------------------ Tuesday's Gone With The Wind. IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-09-2002 01:25 PM Is that case stronger than the Iron units? Do you have any idea what the pinion support costs? Thanks IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19964 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-09-2002 03:44 PM It is as strong as anything made for a 9 inch! You can use the stock pinion support with the aluminum case. I will put up as much new stuff from the PRI show as time allows. I have gotten very busy all of the sudden. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
horseballz Gearhead Posts: 206 From: LasVegas,NV Registered: Dec 99	posted 12-10-2002 10:50 AM I thought that one of the drawbacks of using an 8" was that there is a limited choice of gear ratios available. Or has this been recently improved? Gene (horseballz) IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-10-2002 12:25 PM quote: Originally posted by horseballz: I thought that one of the drawbacks of using an 8" was that there is a limited choice of gear ratios available. Or has this been recently improved? Gene (horseballz) The selection is not as vast as the 9" but still pretty good. Commonly available rations are: 3.00 3.55 3.80 4.11 4.56 IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-10-2002 12:31 PM quote: Originally posted by Moneymaker: The weak link is in the pinion bearing support area of the case. That's it! That has now been corrected and renders the 8 inch able to withstand well over 400 HP or even more. So the case is the weak link, not the removable pinion support? IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 34763 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 12-10-2002 12:41 PM He's talking about the support that holds the end of the pinion, cast into the case. You can see it in the picture above, on the left. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions. IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19964 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-10-2002 01:10 PM Yes. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-11-2002 06:50 AM So my moderate 372C shouldn't frag the Currie case? That should be cheaper than a 9" swap. Especially since I have the 8" detroit locker. I think 3.80 gears would liven up the "soft" bottom of my Cleveland too [This message has been edited by Mpcoluv (edited 12-11-2002).] IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19964 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-11-2002 10:02 AM Absolutely. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
fordfan Gearhead Posts: 2981 From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA Registered: Jun 99	posted 12-14-2002 03:51 AM hmmmn. so this means I should hang on to all my 8" rears.... IP: Logged
Wulfgar Gearhead Posts: 193 From: SAn diego, CA, USA Registered: Oct 99	posted 12-14-2002 10:08 AM Wish i had of known this before I went out and restored a 9 from a 77 bronco and fabricated it to fit in my 68 stang. Strange gears blah blah...cost me like 1000$ alltogether. why do all the good deals come around AFTER I spend all the money? IP: Logged
MrWesson22 Gearhead Posts: 1209 From: Dacula, GA Registered: Sep 2000	posted 12-14-2002 10:35 AM I know what you mean. I sold a detroit locker for an 8" a while ago thinking my 8" would never be able to hold the power anyway. ------------------ Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande 351C/4sp https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/MrWesson22.html IP: Logged