Rear end strength question: - Page 2

Mike Taylor 3601 · 03-05-2010, 12:34 PM

I 've been told that 8.5 is practically as strong as 12 blt. with exception of pro gears not available for 8.5 10 blt. and hear 8.8 is there with them strenghth wise other than axle tubes most of street style mustang race cars have modified 8.8's whether they change tubes or not I don't know.
Mike Taylor3601

bill dedman · 03-07-2010, 12:30 AM

Well, it's, like you say, mostly a matter of opinion based on personal experience, I guess.

Thanks for all the comments and good information, guys!!!! I appreciate the education!

03-05-2010, 12:34 PM	#11
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,361 Likes: 333 Liked 279 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Rear end strength question: I 've been told that 8.5 is practically as strong as 12 blt. with exception of pro gears not available for 8.5 10 blt. and hear 8.8 is there with them strenghth wise other than axle tubes most of street style mustang race cars have modified 8.8's whether they change tubes or not I don't know. Mike Taylor3601

03-07-2010, 12:30 AM	#12
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Rear end strength question: Well, it's, like you say, mostly a matter of opinion based on personal experience, I guess. Thanks for all the comments and good information, guys!!!! I appreciate the education! __________________ Bill