[mflores910]

Will a 1994 Cobra 8.8 rear end fit into a 2003 V6 Coupe?

[85MUSTANGGT]

I believe the '94-98 rear ends are approximately 1.5" narrower than the '99-04 models. So no, it will not work. You will need one from a '99-04.

[aowpsycho]

Plus what do you need that sized rear end for? The stock one can handle a good amount of hp.. What are you pushing to the wheels? Or what are you planning to push?

[shinerstang]

Originally Posted by mflores910

Will a 1994 Cobra 8.8 rear end fit into a 2003 V6 Coupe?

Yes it will fit, but the axle lenghts are different as stated above and there will be no provisions for your ABS system. I did this swap recently with 7.5's, and didn't care if my ABS worked or not. Now my traction control is permanently off.

[mflores910]

Originally Posted by aowpsycho

Plus what do you need that sized rear end for? The stock one can handle a good amount of hp.. What are you pushing to the wheels? Or what are you planning to push?

I can get it cheaper than the t-lock for the 7.5.

I don't have a ABS so that won't be an issue.

Will the shocks, spings, control arms along with anything else line up properly? Is there any modding needed?

[85MUSTANGGT]

Originally Posted by shinerstang

Yes it will fit, but the axle lenghts are different as stated above and there will be no provisions for your ABS system. I did this swap recently with 7.5's, and didn't care if my ABS worked or not. Now my traction control is permanently off.

I was under the impression that the '99-04 housings were wider than the '94-98 housings, not just the axle length. I know the 7.5" and 8.8" housings are the same width from '86-98, only the axle length changed to accomodate disc brakes. Unless the GT housings are wider than the V6 housings in the '99-04's.

[kscoyote]

Originally Posted by 85MUSTANGGT

I believe the '94-98 rear ends are approximately 1.5" narrower than the '99-04 models. So no, it will not work. You will need one from a '99-04.

No, they will work fine, but you'll need wider wheels.

Bolts right in.

[kscoyote]

same platform - bolts right in, just need to compensate in the wheels.