2010 Mustang Stocker

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by kdanner

Other than ease of service and more gear ratio selection I can't really think of any. Plus I already have the 8.8 with 9" ends on it and good axles.

Are you going to run an automatic or a stick? A 8.8 with an auto should be no issues, but I have a Jerico 4 speed in my M/S 85 Mustang, and I wish I had gone with a 9" instead of the 8.8. The selection of ratios is MUCH better with the 9", a 8.8 offers no ratios between 5.13 and 5.71. Also Pro gears are not available for the 8.8, I have broke 2 sets of 5.13 "street" gears in my 12 second Stocker. Also, in stock form, the 8.8 housing needs the axle tubes welded to the cast center, and tend to bend the tubes. Mine had to be straightened twice , but seems OK since we braced the tubes to the casting.