question about Ford 8.8 gears

Woodfin · 04-11-2024, 10:47 PM

So far, I do not see a high impact drag race gear listed for the 8.8 rear. I know the 8.8 is popular so it must not be an issue. If I were building a 12 bolt or a 9" I would install a high impact gear set.

Question, for a 2900 pound SBC bracket racer with Powerglide and trans brake leave and ET in the 6.30 1/8 range. Is the 8.8 OK with a conventional gear [most likely a 5.14 ratio]

If there is any doubt about the service life, I will not install an 8.8 - will do a 9" with high impact gear.

04-11-2024, 10:47 PM	#1
Woodfin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 432 Likes: 5 Liked 70 Times in 38 Posts	question about Ford 8.8 gears So far, I do not see a high impact drag race gear listed for the 8.8 rear. I know the 8.8 is popular so it must not be an issue. If I were building a 12 bolt or a 9" I would install a high impact gear set. Question, for a 2900 pound SBC bracket racer with Powerglide and trans brake leave and ET in the 6.30 1/8 range. Is the 8.8 OK with a conventional gear [most likely a 5.14 ratio] If there is any doubt about the service life, I will not install an 8.8 - will do a 9" with high impact gear.