How can you tell the difference between a Ford 7.5 and 8.8 rear end?
How can you tell the difference between a Ford 7.5 and 8.8 rear end?
The 8.8″ has sides that are all equal, so it looks like a square with rounded off edges. A 7.5″ has got round sides, and the top and bottom are “Flat”.
What Mustangs have 8.8 rear end?
Starting in 1986 Ford introduced the popular 8.8” rear end in the Mustang. From 1986-2010 the Ford Mustang 8.8 rear end went into all V8 Mustangs (5.0L, 4.6L and 5.4L) and the Ford 7.5” rear end went into all 4 cylinder (2.3L) and V6 Mustangs (3.8L).
How can you tell gear ratio by VIN number?
How to Find Out the Gear Ratio With the VIN Number
- Find the VIN of your vehicle.
- Identify the VDS section, the fourth through eighth digits of the VIN.
- Find a guide online, such as Edmunds.com or Decode This, or contact an automobile dealer to help interpret the VDS.
Does 3.73 gears make a difference?
Registered. Yes, while it’s a noticeable improvement in seat of the pants acceleration, you will run out of rpms quicker with 3.73s. In the long run you’ll find yourself looking for more engine rpms. The increased torque multiplication of lower gears will help make better use of a higher revving engine combo.
What are 3.73 gears good for?
So, a truck with optional 3.73 gears will tow a heavier trailer than one with 3.55 or 3.21. But it will also use more fuel in all situations because the engine’s rpm will be higher.
How fast can you go with 4.10 gears?
On the highway a 4.10 gear will only be about 200 rpms more at around 75 then a 3.73. And with the Automatic you will need all the help you can get. Top Speed of our GT’s should be between 145 and 155 depending on the tune of your chip if you have one.
How much HP can a 10 bolt rear end handle?
Here’s what I’ve been lead to believe: 7.5” 10 bolt GM rear: It will take up to about 450 HP IF the axle tubes are welded to the housing and either a differential cover with preload bolts is installed or straps are installed over the carrier bearing caps along with longer bolts.
Why is the Ford 9 inch rear end so popular?
Besides an inherently large ring-gear diameter (bigger than all competitive passenger-car performance rearends, except the massively heavy and relatively rare 9-inch Dana 60), the Ford’s biggest strength advantage over competitive rearends is its greater hypoid distance.
How much HP can a 12 bolt rear end handle?
The 12 bolt is usually good to around 600 HP. You should be fine with it at 500 HP and the automatic.
What’s better 10 bolt or 12 bolt rear end?
The bigger the gears the stronger the rear end. The “bolt” designation is just a way to indentify the rear end. A 10 bolt is not as strong as a 12 bolt. The bolts are what holds the ring gear to the carrier, but also the cover to the housing so you can see what the size is without removing the cover.
How do you know if you have posi traction?
Re: how can i tell if i have a posi-traction? Hard way is to jack up the rear so both tires are off the ground, block the front tires, place trans in “N”, then rotate one tire forward. If the other tire rotates in the same direction it’s likely a posi.