Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

Thanks for posting that info !

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

No prob.

A lot of the special parts for these cars dry up pretty fast. I managed to get some of the mirror deletes recently, but those wouldn't be hard to make either.

Some things I wonder about though. You'd think that based on the rulebook as written, it would be OK to run an 8.8" axle instead of a 9". Based on one of the other threads here, it sounds like maybe that is not the case? Then I wonder about the 12 bolt drop out in a 9" housing, is that not allowed in stock? I'm trying to get everything together to run the NA 5.0 coyote combination, and a 9" axle is just way overkill and has too much parasitic loss.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

You can run the 8.8 if you want to. The 9-inch has a couple of advantages to it but if your looking at saving some cost your 8.8 will work after you beef it up.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

Other than ease of service and more gear ratio selection I can't really think of any. Plus I already have the 8.8 with 9" ends on it and good axles.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

I find it hard to believe that anyone would get bumped in tech for using a 8.8 in a 2008 + Mustang.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

Ken, I was looking at the HP classification between the 2010 352 at 285, and the 2013 363 at 330 ? Is this correct 45 more HP in the rating for simply increasing the bore size from 4.060 to 4.125 ? Basically identical engines plus 9 c.i.'s ?

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

There are some differences in the combo's. The 352 is now rated at at 312hp for the auto. The 352 has a bigger intake valve, 2.06 vs. 2.02 for the 363. The 352 has 11 less ci, with a 4.06 bore vs. the 363 4.125. All other specs and parts are them same.

On its face the 352 looks to be better at 312hp vs. 330hp for the 363, but I can't tell you why it was rated at 330. I can only guess it was a consensus between NHRA and Ford Racing.

I think it is still a good combo even at 330. The valve size to me is a wash because of the bigger bore, you should get better flow into the cylinders with the less shrouding. I also think it might be a better choice at the present time because there are none out there, you would be able to control future horse power increases.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

Are you going to run an automatic or a stick? A 8.8 with an auto should be no issues, but I have a Jerico 4 speed in my M/S 85 Mustang, and I wish I had gone with a 9" instead of the 8.8. The selection of ratios is MUCH better with the 9", a 8.8 offers no ratios between 5.13 and 5.71. Also Pro gears are not available for the 8.8, I have broke 2 sets of 5.13 "street" gears in my 12 second Stocker. Also, in stock form, the 8.8 housing needs the axle tubes welded to the cast center, and tend to bend the tubes. Mine had to be straightened twice , but seems OK since we braced the tubes to the casting.

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

Definitely an automatic. In fact I'd say a "C-2" given the recent rule change. I know, I know, everyone says a 3 speed is faster. While I can see that when it is PG vs TH200, I think that there isn't much difference when it is PG vs C-4, as I don't think much of the C-4 with respect to both efficiency and reliability. So it should be real easy on the axle assy. The axle housing does already have the tubes welded.

BTW, I have read a few places that MW had an aluminum 8.8 spool, but I sure don't see one listed. Has anyone ever actually seen one?

Re: 2010 Mustang Stocker
 

The supply of manual rack and pinions is about exhausted. No longer available through Ford, I did get one from seller rbracingford on ebay. I know Flaming River makes one too, no idea how it compares as far as weight, ratio, etc.