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8.8 Rearend Build Help

Discussion in 'Non-Turbo Tech questions' started by got9lbs, May 4, 2009.

  1. got9lbs

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    Jun 17, 2006
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    I posted a while back about welding 9in ends on my 2000 gt's 8.8 rearend and upgrading axles and differential. Well today I talked to DTS here in town and have come up with the latest build sheet tell me what you think for a twin turbo 4v street car with a tko 600 trans. Remember I only go to the track 3-4 times a year and spend most my time cruising around.

    -2000 gt 8.8 rearend
    -33 spline strange axles setup for 9in ends w/ 3.5in arp studs
    -DTS cover
    -Eaton/Strange 33 spline unit
    -Mark williams 9in ends
    -Special brackets to reuse stock brakes
    -3.27:1 FRPP gear

    Axle will stay the same width as my stock rearend, and keep the stock brakes, only downside is NO ABS. I don't think this will hurt me since I don't drive the car in the rain at all. What does you think? Thanks!
     
    got9lbs, May 4, 2009
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  2. Turbo6Notch

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    Mar 22, 2004
    sounds like plenty. did you weld the tubes where they go into the pumpkin?
     
    Turbo6Notch, May 4, 2009
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  3. got9lbs

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2006
    yes the tubes have already been welded into the pumpkin years ago. I also talked to them today and we are going to weld braces on the tubes.
     
    got9lbs, May 6, 2009
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