[wheelman]

The 8.8 is much stouter than the 7.5 so if price is negligible, you want the 8.8.

 

[wheelman]

if you aren't putting down serious power there is no need too. The 7.5 can take a beating.

If it's the same price, why wouldn't you?

 

[wheelman]

as do the GT rear ends? what is your point? the GT 8.8 nor the v6 7.5 is indestructible.

His point is that the 8.8 is stronger than the 7.5.

 

[wheelman]

doesn't mean it can't nor will it break.

Obviously

 

[wheelman]

exactly. Fact is the 7.5 can hold up just as good as the 8.8 otherwise people wouldn't be running it. If you are running your car like an animal then you can say bye bye to either one. But most people don't so that is why it is ok to stick with an 7.5

Ok, Im just going to say it now: you have no idea what you're talking about. Do some research. I had a 7.5 and now have an 8.8. The 7.5 will break long before the 8.8. Why do you think the V6s & GTs differed? Just to change things up? The 8.8 can handle more torque and the 7.5 is cheaper.

 

[wheelman]

I just think it's funny you guys always wanna push what YOU think is right without any data to prove it... You guys are the joke and the ones not offering more than one option... Both are fine 8.8 in the long run is better if you find a good one at a good price but it much easier and safer to just stay with the 7.5

Where is YOUR research that validates the 7.5 breaking before the 8.8? I guarantee you a high mileage 8.8 will break before a lower mileage 7.5 with the same rear diff gears. It's just what makes sense. I personally would not take the risk of buying an 8.8 rear end I know nothing about(as in how it was treated) off of someone or a salvage yard, especially if it came off a vehicle with high miles.

I generally don't research things I know to be true, but to answer your question, the evidence is everywhere. I've seen the 7.5 called a ticking time bomb. It is general knowledge. You just choose to ignore it or are too lazy to research. My first Google hit was Wikipedia: "It [8.8] was also used in the 1986 model year V-8 equipped Mustangs, replacing the weaker 7.5 rear end." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_8.8_axle
Need I research further? This argument is stupid, but hey, go ahead and recommend the 7.5, as long as it's not to me or my friends. Then again, my friends already know better.