stony Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 finally some movement on my chassis and rearend Here are the pics. the cage is still not much to look at but atleast its being put together now. the rearend looks good. shouldn't have any problems with breakage with this one :> the cage and backhalve is going to be all round tube chromoly and the rearend is the strongest 8.8 you can put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavyZ Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I think chances are that you won't be breaking things anymore... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
660Z Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Looks good! I have a couple questions though.... #1....I`m wondering why you decided to go with a Mustang 8.8 instead of a ford 8" or 9" diff?. I ask only because a solid rear is my next step, and since the speed experimenting is never really quite done, the 8 and 9 " carriers offer easier multable gear changes for whatever conditions you want to run. #2....What is your hub to hub distance and who made up your rear. I was looking at what S&W had to offer. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 i wnet 8.8 because it could be made way stronger then i would need and it would allow for the 4 link install and allow myself to fit comfortably in teh seat. (6 foot) the nine inch having the bigger housing would not have allowed the seat to go back as far (or so im told) BTW it more efficient and lighter then the Nine inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 the below pics are the moc up of where the wheels will be sitting. they currently have BFG DR but will have 31 inch MT'S so if you can picture the bigger diameter tire thats how it will look. needless to say it gonna sit pretty low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Glad to see all that money is going to a good place Can't wait to see it on those MT's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Stony, are you still going to be running an RB? I saw you sold that one, i wasnt sure what you were running now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 yep still running the RB. the new motor is a full tuned rb motor that will eventually put approximatly 700rwhp to the ground. And jamie this was started way before you buying the motor. the selling of my old rearend is what got this started :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Mike you have alot more stock sheetmetal left then mine will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhadman Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 That's gonna be sooooo mean Stony. You should haul it out to the flightline and race one 'o them eagles! They can have a head start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workinprogress Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I have two quick questions, which bolt pattern are you going with on that 8.8? Which model year of mustang did you pull that one from? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 the bolt pattern will be a standard 5 on 4.5 to match the wheels i allready have. The rearend was one the fabricator supplied .... not sure what year car it came out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage-TechZ Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 You should be in a better mood now Clint ! lol. That baby oughta' hook up better than Paris hilton on any nite ! Hey ,next time you shoot pix in a cave ...buy one of those cameras that have a friggin' FLASH !! lol. Post a pix of your new JAPANIMAL RB motor. ..........Vinny 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 HAHA yea i always forget to adjust the exposure :> here is a pic of what it looked like before in teh car i pulled it from. Imagine red valve covers and it sitting in a z engine compartment ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 minus the garden hose :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastac4 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I would love to see more pictures of the 4link,especially were the cross member located.How long are your 4link bars and whats the distance from the center of the rear end axle tube to the cross member?I,m helping a friend build a 240 with a ladderbar/8.8set up, I,ll agree ladder bar limits the amount room you have,it works for friend but I,m 6'1 so looking into doing a 4link set up."any pictures or info would be greatly appreciated". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 I sat in the car lastnight and was surprised at the amount of leg room still left. Im 6 1/2 foot and it feels just as comfortable as it did before the install. I'll be using a kirkly seat though this time and that may be the difference. updated pics in the other thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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