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8.8 Aluminum Differential in my Bird???

I found an 8.8 Aluminum Differential from a 93 Mark VIII. I also have an entire rear end from a 97 Ford Ranger with the 8.8 and 4.10's.... Looking for input, thanks guys.
1988 T-Bird. 347 Stroker, Ported & polished Pro Comp heads, C-4 with 2800 RPM Stall Converter and the rear end isn't done yet.....:flame:

8.8 Aluminum Differential in my Bird???

Reply #1
So are you asking if you should try and make the swap to an IRS from the Mark VIII or go with the Ranger rear end?

From what I can remember the MN12 platform Birds and the Mark VIII's were very similar but nothing like the Fox platforms.  I don't think the IRS from the Mark VIII would not be a bolt in but an IRS from a SN95 Cobra might be easier as they will go in a Fox Mustang.

I would go here and download the spread sheet to see if that Ranger rear end will work in your car:

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=138359&postcount=12

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

8.8 Aluminum Differential in my Bird???

Reply #2
The Ranger rear would be set up for leaf springs and wouldn't have the necessary brackets to mount your coil spring/control arm setup. The Mark VIII rear is independent, and as aerocoupe said, would not be a bolt in proposition. You'd have to fabricate an entire rear subframe.
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

8.8 Aluminum Differential in my Bird???

Reply #3
Also the ranger rear has an offset pinion
95 Ranger Splash 2.3
88 Tbird Sport :ies::ies:
5.0 SO, stainless shorty headers, w/ Magnaflow lers. KYB struts, KYB shocks. 5lug conversion from sn95 Mustang, subframe connectors, drilled and slotted rotors, 03 Mach 1 wheels. sequential taillights.140 speedo

 

8.8 Aluminum Differential in my Bird???

Reply #4
Thanks guys!!!!
1988 T-Bird. 347 Stroker, Ported & polished Pro Comp heads, C-4 with 2800 RPM Stall Converter and the rear end isn't done yet.....:flame: