You need the whole 8.8 rearend, bolts in with no modifications...
a 94-04 rearend would work, I use a 2001 GT rear end under my 1995 V6. I think it's about half and inch wider? everything still bolted up with no problems though.
It'll be hard to find one with the gears you want, I don't know about 94-98 GT's but the 2001 I got had 3.27's stock, better than the stock 2.73's.

 

Now by whole rear end your talking the axle housing correct? From wheel to wheel with axle shafts and all?

And I'm not worried about the gear ratio, I will just buy a set of my choosing from Summit racing, they are only like $200 and then I can pick exactly what I want. Hell I'll probably buy 2 sets so I can maintain decent mileage and switch to the go fast gears when I want to.

 

Now by whole rear end your talking the axle housing correct? From wheel to wheel with axle shafts and all?

And I'm not worried about the gear ratio, I will just buy a set of my choosing from Summit racing, they are only like $200 and then I can pick exactly what I want. Hell I'll probably buy 2 sets so I can maintain decent mileage and switch to the go fast gears when I want to.

The entire housing is different.

Also, gears are not just a bolt and go thing, they must be setup correctly with shims and spacers to prevent noise and wear.

 

If I can do the swap my axle shafts are 28 spline correct?

94 forward is the 31 spine axle and it is about 30% stronger than the previous 28 spine axle. We have v-6s so the extra spines will not matter. Pre 94 8.8s fit just shorter

 

Ok, but for the record I'm doing the V8 swap next winter, I bought the car wrecked so I'm just going to get it road ready for this summer then build my engine for it this summer to put in next winter. Along with the 8.8 and everything else I'm getting. I'm just going to head out to a salvage yard and find a couple GT's and start yanking parts off.

 

Pre-94's are also 4 lugs though. Would have to convert to 5 look lug.

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Yea, you have to go to a 5 lug axle and the axle bearing should be changed due to the age. I personally would not go any deeper because rear end rebuilds are for the pros. A engine is easy but rear ends are a whole new story. It's like doing surgery and everything must be perfect.

 

94 forward is the 31 spine axle and it is about 30% stronger than the previous 28 spine axle. We have v-6s so the extra spines will not matter. Pre 94 8.8s fit just shorter

Nope. All 94-04 GT 8.8's are 28 spline. You'll need a 94-98 Cobra, 01 Bullitt or 03/04 Mach rear for 31 spline axles.

 

The Ford 8.8 Mustang Rear End - Car Craft Magazine

 

The Ford 8.8 Mustang Rear End - Car Craft Magazine

Sorry but that article is wrong...i've torn down quite a few gt rears and have yet to find 31 spline axles.

 

You would be correct. A buddy of mine switched his stock 28 spline axles to a brand new set of 31 spline axles on his 01 GT, so yeah 94-04 have 28 stock.

 

ditto on the 28 spline. The full size trucks with an 8.8 are 31 spline

 

05 and up GTs have 31

 

I read the article a long time ago and personally do not have any experence with the 8.8.
It wont be the first time a magazine got something wrong.

No problem man. Just want to make sure the right information is out there.

 

What price should I go for on this?

also have a rear axle removed from 2004 mustang GT. it has factory 3.27 gears and factory posi, and was removed in good working condition to install new geared axle. looking for 350.00 or best offer.

 

I think it would depend how many miles are on it.

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40k miles

 

And for $350 it better be low mileage.

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Talked him to 300

 

Fast reply lol, $350 is probably. Wouldn't hurt to try and talk him down lower though.

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He said he would do 300 I might get 275 out of him

 

Is the drive axel the same length as the 7.5 rear?

 

Yes, the axles are the same.

 

How big of a difference will I feel with the limited slip differential and 3.73 gears?

 

People who get 373 always wish they got 410s. search it in the v-8 section.

 

4.10 are bad ass! Anything lower and you'll be cheating yourself.

 

What Roma are you guys hitting on the highway?

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RPMs sorry and on a v6

 

I don't have a v6 by I'm almost certain a gear change is like waaayyyy more fun on a v6 than a v8

 

I'm sure it is but I don't want to be running 4k RPM at 65