mark 8 rear end?

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Turbong2001

Registered User

• Sep 1, 2003

• #1

some one told me that i should use a mark-8 rear end, why and what is it?

 

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TBone95

Registered User

• Sep 1, 2003

• #2

Mark VIIIs have a aluminum housing for the rear end. Unfortunately I believe theyre all open and not trac-lok. I dont think they are a whole lot lighter, plus youre cutting weight on the wrong end anyway.

-Travis

 

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Turbong2001

Registered User

• Sep 1, 2003

• #3

OIC, what if you just used the housing, or pig and put in sc gears?

 

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Randy N Connie

Registered User

• Sep 1, 2003

• #4

They have a aluminum center & aluminum lower a arms.
You will need to machine a disk for the springs to set in the a-arms
And put the bird parts back in for the lock up part.

and removing weight is good any time any place.

randy

 

racecougar

Registered User

• Sep 1, 2003

• #5

Here are a couple pics of the Mark 8 lower control arms and FRPP centersection in my 90 XR7.

I agree that losing weight is good, no matter which end it's coming off of. Less weight is less weight.

-Rod

 

XxSlowpokexX

Registered User

• Sep 2, 2003

• #6

what did you use to make the sprinmg plates?....Pictures of that?

 

racecougar

Registered User

• Sep 2, 2003

• #7

I have yet to make up the lower spring cups. It's not a priority right now, so it will be awhile before I make some up.

-Rod

 

XxSlowpokexX

Registered User

• Sep 2, 2003

• #8

now if you made adjustable spring cups.....great for fitting tired at the track on lowered cars:O)

 

racecougar

Registered User

• Sep 2, 2003

• #9

You read my mind. I'm actually thinking of making them slightly adjustable. When I finally get around to that part of the car, I'm sure I'll make more than one set, so I'll have a few for sale. But like I said, the engine/trans install is a higher priority right now.

-Rod