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Topic: looking to get a locker or limited slip
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my65
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Dearborn
Registered: May 2004
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posted 01-13-2006 02:11 PM
 
I'm going to change the gears in my 8" rearend, probably to 3.80. I'm also looking to get a locker or something. What's a good one to get? I don't mind the clicking noices while turning. I have a t5z trans.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-13-2006 04:48 PM
i have a t5 with 3.73s. first gear is pretty short in my tbird yes the v8 and the I4 t5s are different but i could go for a little less gear, damn thing doesnt even build any boost unless I hit 5 grand.what do you plan todo with the car? If your thinking about a locker im assuming a weekend warrior stang with some track time. dont forget about spools either. and if you drive in the rain a locked rear will be pretty dangerous. FWIW I have an 8.8 trac-loc in my tbird as well, can tear both wheels up plenty of parts around and it can take a beating but it isnt a true locker. ------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
Gillis at 18 psi, walbro 255 lph fuel pump, Kirban at 39 psi, 3.73 8.8" rear, rebuilt head, brand new IHI 66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
Holley weber two barrel, msd 6A, 3.5 gears, 3.03 v8 three speed trans. 68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
rusting away motor is going in the mustang 79 f150 300 3 onda tree
awaiting a new transmission
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-13-2006 06:47 PM
Auburn------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-13-2006 07:24 PM
HiI have to agree with Alex, I have had an Auburn fitted in my car for a year now with 3.80 gears and it works great  ------------------
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My Pics 302 with Toploader 3.80 rear. 13.409 @ 101.56
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68mustang351w
Gearhead Posts: 558
From: San Jose, Ca
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-13-2006 11:41 PM
Forget about a spool/mini spool, from what I have heard, they are really cheap for a reason... David F.
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 01-14-2006 12:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Auburn
Alex, Is that just the case for the gears put into existing housing or a complete rear end?------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-14-2006 02:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 68mustang351w:
Forget about a spool/mini spool, from what I have heard, they are really cheap for a reason... David F.
id agree but I wasnt sure what kind of budget he was on.
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88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
Gillis at 18 psi, walbro 255 lph fuel pump, Kirban at 39 psi, 3.73 8.8" rear, rebuilt head, brand new IHI 66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
Holley weber two barrel, msd 6A, 3.5 gears, 3.03 v8 three speed trans. 68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
rusting away motor is going in the mustang 79 f150 300 3 onda tree
awaiting a new transmission
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 392
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-14-2006 07:12 PM
The Auburn is just a carrier, that will fit into the orginal housing (Third Member).------------------
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My Pics 302 with Toploader 3.80 rear. 13.409 @ 101.56
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stinger
Gearhead Posts: 302
From: mn
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 01-22-2006 10:32 PM
do u have a link for the auburn
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kinger44
Gearhead Posts: 376
From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-23-2006 08:30 AM
I'm looking too. I googled Auburn and found the manufacturer's site at: http://www.auburngear.com/------------------
68 coupe, red on black. FULL RESTORATION UNDERWAY!!! http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/kinger44.html
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-23-2006 10:19 AM
Depending upon your tastes, they also offer a genuine Detroit Locker for the 8". ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 01-23-2006 07:53 PM
check out Jegs.. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?lang=-1&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&categoryId=13525
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65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. currently a 3.00 open rear. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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