Rear end question?

[olddog]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

onefast5.0,

There's an old saying that a boss of mine drilled into my head..."plan with the end in mind." Just an observer on the side, but it might help to map out exactly what your vision is so that you can commit to the specific parts for your build. Just an idea.

onefast5.0 I think you totally missed Got the Bug's point. I think your asking questions about parts as to what is the best part. It isn't that simple, as it depends on what how you are going to use the part.

I don't want to through cold water on your enthusiasm or deter you in any way. However I don't want to see you waste money and time to end up with something you don't like. Lots of Cobra have been built only to be sold at a big loss with bitter disappointment.

Maybe you have answered this and I missed it. What do you want to do with the Cobra when it is done. A show car? A street only car? Track car (what type of track)?

A 9" four link would be a good drag race combination, but an IRS would handle much better in the twisty turns. Budget also becomes a major obstical. Most of us start down this path thinking it will cost much less than it actually does, and the kit manufacturers would rather lead you to believe that than chance scaring you off.

Start figuring out exactly what you want (in terms of what you will use it for), then what you can afford, then what parts.

[Ron61]

I don't know if this will help or just confuse you more, but I had the 8.8 in my Cobra that I sold and had it beefed up with an Eaton Posi and it stood up to the 500+ horse for many years. It was a 4 link. In the Coupe I have the 8.8 with Eaton posi and IRS. The IRS is better on the road course, but both worked great.

I believe there is some company that I have seen that will make you a 9" housing that is already shortened to fit your car but can't remember where I saw their add. I believe it was in one of the Hot Rod boos but am not certain.

Ron