5.13 8.8 Ford gear

Jepperson · 09-02-2012, 02:22 PM

Where are you guys getting a 5.13 gear for a 8.8 Ford at? What brand?

7423 · 09-02-2012, 02:46 PM

Strange street gear, don't waste money on the race gear. Bought axles, spool, cover and gears from Summit.

Jepperson · 09-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Thanks man! Did you do the c-clip eliminators?

7423 · 09-02-2012, 02:58 PM

No, I used the weld on 9" Torino big bearing ends and pressed the bearings onto the axles. Those c-clip elim kits looked a little too Mickey Mouse for my liking. But I know guys that use them in 12 bolt GM SS rides with a trans brake, so who knows...............

Jepperson · 09-02-2012, 02:59 PM

I agree with that, they do look Mickey Mouse. Thanks for all the help!

Alex Denysenko · 09-02-2012, 03:11 PM

Lightened motive gears in both fox body stockers 5.13 in beth's
we stock and sell them

Mark Yacavone · 09-03-2012, 12:45 AM

Alex, Does anyone make a ratio between a 5.13 and a 5.71?

Rory McNeil · 09-03-2012, 04:44 AM

I have used 5.13 gears for a Ford 8.8 from both Moser and Motive. I wish "Pro" gears were available for a 8.8, but I am not aware of any, I have broken 2 sets of the 5.13s in my stick car, the 4.88s I currently have in the car seem to hold up much better than the 5.13s do. With an automatic, the 5.13s should last a good long time. I am not aware of any ratio between the 5.13s and 5.71s Mark.
As for the C Clip eliminators, I have had the same set of Moser 31 spline axles and C Clip eliminators on my 85 Mustang for 10 years now, no leaks or any other problems.

Chris1529 · 09-03-2012, 09:05 AM

I have moser c clip eliminators in my car too. Been in about 8 years. 33 spline gun drilled moser axles. I run Richmond Street gears as well.

I don't recall seeing anything lower than 5.13 for an 8.8 either.

Jepperson · 09-03-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks for all the fast replys! My car is a auto, is a 5.13 enough gear with 30x9 radials?

09-02-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
Jepperson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barbourville, Ky Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	5.13 8.8 Ford gear Where are you guys getting a 5.13 gear for a 8.8 Ford at? What brand?

09-02-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear Strange street gear, don't waste money on the race gear. Bought axles, spool, cover and gears from Summit.

09-02-2012, 02:53 PM	#3
Jepperson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barbourville, Ky Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear Thanks man! Did you do the c-clip eliminators?

09-02-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear No, I used the weld on 9" Torino big bearing ends and pressed the bearings onto the axles. Those c-clip elim kits looked a little too Mickey Mouse for my liking. But I know guys that use them in 12 bolt GM SS rides with a trans brake, so who knows...............

09-02-2012, 02:59 PM	#5
Jepperson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barbourville, Ky Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear I agree with that, they do look Mickey Mouse. Thanks for all the help!

09-02-2012, 03:11 PM	#6
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear Lightened motive gears in both fox body stockers 5.13 in beth's we stock and sell them __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

09-03-2012, 12:45 AM	#7
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,802 Likes: 2,891 Liked 5,095 Times in 1,943 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear Alex, Does anyone make a ratio between a 5.13 and a 5.71? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

09-03-2012, 04:44 AM	#8
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,309 Likes: 313 Liked 1,097 Times in 300 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear I have used 5.13 gears for a Ford 8.8 from both Moser and Motive. I wish "Pro" gears were available for a 8.8, but I am not aware of any, I have broken 2 sets of the 5.13s in my stick car, the 4.88s I currently have in the car seem to hold up much better than the 5.13s do. With an automatic, the 5.13s should last a good long time. I am not aware of any ratio between the 5.13s and 5.71s Mark. As for the C Clip eliminators, I have had the same set of Moser 31 spline axles and C Clip eliminators on my 85 Mustang for 10 years now, no leaks or any other problems. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

09-03-2012, 09:05 AM	#9
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear I have moser c clip eliminators in my car too. Been in about 8 years. 33 spline gun drilled moser axles. I run Richmond Street gears as well. I don't recall seeing anything lower than 5.13 for an 8.8 either. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

09-03-2012, 09:23 AM	#10
Jepperson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barbourville, Ky Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 5.13 8.8 Ford gear Thanks for all the fast replys! My car is a auto, is a 5.13 enough gear with 30x9 radials?