BubsXL Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks. Two questions. First could you use the Explorer differential that you got the cover from or is it a solid axle 8.8? Second do you happen to know what tools would be needed to pull an 8.8 out of say a Lincoln Mark VIII or at least is there anything special I should take when I go pull it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks. Two questions. First could you use the Explorer differential that you got the cover from or is it a solid axle 8.8? Second do you happen to know what tools would be needed to pull an 8.8 out of say a Lincoln Mark VIII or at least is there anything special I should take when I go pull it? Yes, you could use the 8.8 from the explorer. Most (if not all) came with 3.73's, so if thats what you're after it might be a good move for you. Not sure on the MKVIII stuff, but the axles could be in the hubs pretty good and need a puller to get loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just wanted to say thank you so much. I am going with the 8.8" diff for my ls1 swap. I went ahead and bought the cobra lsd (posi) 31 spline with 3.73 gearing. I already bought the whole diff from a local u pull and pay salvage yard off a lincoln mark 8 for like 80 bucks. what a b**ch to remove if you didnt bring the right tools and doing it by your self (worth it though). The housing cover is the same as what you have with the two ears up front but the rear cover is the kind with 2 bolt holes in the middle of the cover. Any ways the main thing i want to let everyone know is i wanted to adapt the 8.8" to the AZC mustache bar i just bought in a clean and structural manner. While browsing the web i found this by accident. This is what exactly i have been looking for. Something to allow me to make my own rear cover. All i have to do is add mounting points and a fill,drain and vent plugs. Since i dont have access to a machine to cut metal plating into any shape you want (in this case a flange) this works out perfectly and isnt that bad on price. Got to be able to weld or this may not work for some of you unless you take it to a shop. Made by Blue Torch. You can even buy just the flange if you wanted to on their site. Just thought id share this for anyone else out there wanting to do a 8.8" diff swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Link / Price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disepyon Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 diy weld cover kit is about 60 bucks off their site. http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/961/BTF-Ford-8.8-Kryptonite-Differential-Cover-DIY-Kit.aspx Fill and drain bungs i bought http://stores.hi-potek.com/magnetic-drain-plug-and-threaded-fill-plug-custom-weld-on-kit-for-steel-differential-rear-end-covers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Where'd you get your pumpkin? I can't find one to save my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Where'd you get your pumpkin? I can't find one to save my life I bought an entire IRS out of a cobra. They pop up on ebay and craigslist pretty often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 What year Cobra? (I tried to PM you, but it said "The user SunnyZ can not receive any more messages" or something like that....) I'm leaning towards the Mark VIII aluminum housing IRS myself, for weight reduction if nothing else (besides ease of finding parts and the possibly high gear ratios that they came with.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 If you don't mind me asking, what exactly did you do to center the wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackandblu Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Any interest in welding up another rear mount ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sectumsempra Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'd also like to know what you did to center the wheel. Considering going the 8.8 route instead of r230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlombardi Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This needs to be a kit, haha, such an awesome swap, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neruve Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hey sunny, I am thinking of putting the 8.8 in my early 260z. Going to fab up my own parts but Was looking for inspiration. All the pictures on your thread are gone due to Photobucket. Do you have these you can send to me so I may see them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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