Best 8.8 rear end swap?

[273]

I got an 85 5th Ave what would the best ford 8.8" to swap I'm looking for one with factory posi, my 7 1/4 is done just got a mild 318 262 cam, headers, duals with 4bbl.

 

[jasperjacko]

why not an 8.25 ? they put them in trucks ? should be plenty stout.

 

[82Cordoba]

I had wanted to do the 8.8 but never got around do finishing the measurements. My biggest concern was the offset of the pinion. I had planned to use one from a Exploder. Factory 3.73 posi disc brakes. The reason for me is I can pick up one complete for $100 but can't find an 8.25 for the life of me.

 

[273]

why not an 8.25 ? they put them in trucks ? should be plenty stout.

I would if I could find one not many old cars in the scrap yards around here I figure I could find 8.8 easier.

 

[jasperjacko]

I have an 8.25 from a 1980 mirada in akron, ohio

 

[efriedrich]

I have an 8.25 from a 1980 mirada

There you go, keep it all Chrysler. Ship it Greyhound