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10-09-2018, 11:38 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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8.8 in Fbody?
Whats peoples thought on running a Ford 8.8 in a fbody?
I have an opportunity to pick one up that is already fit for Fbody but i was wondering if its worth it to go with the 8.8 or hold off and save for a 12 bolt/9/s60
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10-09-2018, 12:01 PM
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If it is already set up to fit an F-Body, I'd run it. It is more than enough for your power level.
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10-09-2018, 02:49 PM
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IMO, if you don't want to add any more power, go for it. BUT if you plan on going ham later, save yo monies
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10-09-2018, 02:59 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wretched73
If it is already set up to fit an F-Body, I'd run it. It is more than enough for your power level.
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It is, currently in a car.
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
IMO, if you don't want to add any more power, go for it. BUT if you plan on going ham later, save yo monies
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I dont plan on going like full ham, but a few more ponies hopefully. Just heads and small things, wont spray the n2o out the gate so it shoudlnt matter.
Its a Ford 8.8 w/ 31 spline axles & Torsen diff, Fbody bolt pattern axles and width, with brakes. 4.11 gear.
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10-09-2018, 04:15 PM
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What's the price? If price is decent I wouldn't hesitate. 8.8 has 8.8" ring. 9 has 9" ring. Not a big difference.
8.8 is equivalent in strength to a chevy 12 bolt
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1988 camaro- Also scrap
'05 Silverado- You guessed it, scrap
1988 TRX 250R- Ported w/ high compression on 110 octane- Out 60' your LT1
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
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10-09-2018, 04:43 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wretched73
What's the price? If price is decent I wouldn't hesitate. 8.8 has 8.8" ring. 9 has 9" ring. Not a big difference.
8.8 is equivalent in strength to a chevy 12 bolt
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$1200
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Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-09-2018, 07:34 PM
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I would grab it. Just check it out real good. I just spent 3k for a strange 12 bolt. Hawks sells the 8.8 conversion for a fbody about the same price as the strange unit.
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10-10-2018, 08:43 AM
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I would go with the 8.8 over a 12 bolt. 9in or 60 for an m6 car tho.
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10-10-2018, 09:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B4C
I would go with the 8.8 over a 12 bolt. 9in or 60 for an m6 car tho.
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Why is that?
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1983 camaro- Scrap
1988 camaro- Also scrap
'05 Silverado- You guessed it, scrap
1988 TRX 250R- Ported w/ high compression on 110 octane- Out 60' your LT1
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
and once i get PHB, what do i ajust it too?
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10-10-2018, 07:28 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B4C
I would go with the 8.8 over a 12 bolt. 9in or 60 for an m6 car tho.
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Really? I was think the opposite. Since the 8.8 isn’t as strong as the listed I’d think it’d be worse for the m6 car Bc of the “shock” the rear will see with the stick
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-10-2018, 11:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Really? I was think the opposite. Since the 8.8 isn’t as strong as the listed I’d think it’d be worse for the m6 car Bc of the “shock” the rear will see with the stick
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He is saying he would go with an 8.8 over a 12 bolt but he would buy a 9" or an S60 if it's going in a stick shift car
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10-11-2018, 12:37 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Featherburner
He is saying he would go with an 8.8 over a 12 bolt but he would buy a 9" or an S60 if it's going in a stick shift car
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Ahhhhh. Having to read. Gets me every time.
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-11-2018, 09:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Featherburner
He is saying he would go with an 8.8 over a 12 bolt but he would buy a 9" or an S60 if it's going in a stick shift car
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Ok but WHY?
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1983 camaro- Scrap
1988 camaro- Also scrap
'05 Silverado- You guessed it, scrap
1988 TRX 250R- Ported w/ high compression on 110 octane- Out 60' your LT1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
and once i get PHB, what do i ajust it too?
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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike
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10-11-2018, 10:43 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wretched73
Ok but WHY?
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My guess is Bc the reason I guessed before. The 9” and the S60 are more stout
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Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-12-2018, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
My guess is Bc the reason I guessed before. The 9” and the S60 are more stout
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We could guess, or the guy making statements could back them up 
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1983 camaro- Scrap
1988 camaro- Also scrap
'05 Silverado- You guessed it, scrap
1988 TRX 250R- Ported w/ high compression on 110 octane- Out 60' your LT1
Jersey Shore Street Car Takeover (JSSCT) Founder
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
and once i get PHB, what do i ajust it too?
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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike
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10-13-2018, 07:09 PM
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Stronger the automatic isnt as hard on the rear axle as the stick shift. My 12 bolt sounded like a jet coming thru the rear window.
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