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mustang 8.8 into 86 tc

So i got an 8.8 rear with 4:10s to go in my 86 tc but the rear is from a stang. Anything i have to do or do i just swap rears. Thanks
MODS: cone filter, no cat, flowmaster dumped, boost contoller, 4:10s

mustang 8.8 into 86 tc

Reply #1 –
you can swap it right in. It should be about 3/4 of an inch too short. You should also be able to swap your stock axles back in if it is an issues. All the length I do belive is in the axle shafts.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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mustang 8.8 into 86 tc

Reply #2 –
ok thanks man.
MODS: cone filter, no cat, flowmaster dumped, boost contoller, 4:10s

mustang 8.8 into 86 tc

Reply #3 –
There are 2 or 3 threads stickied at the top of this forum on this VERY subject.
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