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Author Topic: Rear end Fluid sqwznss ¯ Member # 3796 posted                              What is needed in the ford 8.8 inch rear? How much? Does it need a limited slip / posi additive? I have recently put GM ends on it so it fits in my Camaro as the 10 bolt is very weak, but don't know what is best to run in it. Here are some pics if any one is interested. You'll have to cut and paste. http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/01.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/02.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/03.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/04.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/05.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/06.JPG http://www.geocities.com/sqwznss/07.JPG -------------------- Old setup 335rwhp/339rwtq 2.02 60FT 12.443 @ 112.836 New setuP 400rwhp / 374rwtq On Motor 512rwhp / 568 rwtq On a 100 shot Posts: 27 | From: Aromas | Registered: Nov 2003  |  : Fostang ¯ Member # 3752 posted                              You put the ends on the rear? I sure hope you used a jig if so. -------------------- 67' Fastback TT 408 67' Camaro Lsx 64' Corvette Fuelie 57' Chevy Bel Air Lsx 68’ Pony Convertible 66’ Pony Coupe Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003  |  : mtbaughs Road Racer Member # 4052 posted                              If its the standard Ford traction lock 8.8 I like to run amsoil synthetic gear oil in it along with one bottle of friction modifier from Ford. The friction modifier must be added. Add it first than the gear oil -------------------- R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001 Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004  |  : sqwznss ¯ Member # 3796 posted                              Fostang.. Yes a jig was used. Anything wrong with say castrol syntec gear oil? Will do on the addative. -------------------- Old setup 335rwhp/339rwtq 2.02 60FT 12.443 @ 112.836 New setuP 400rwhp / 374rwtq On Motor 512rwhp / 568 rwtq On a 100 shot Posts: 27 | From: Aromas | Registered: Nov 2003  |  : BlackNGold CaliforniaFords.com Moderator Member # 655 posted                              75w-90 GL5 , Castrol, Mobil, it's all good...I like to use the Ford Friction Modifier, but you can get the same kida thing from your local parts store... -------------------- -SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT- Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001  |  : Fostang ¯ Member # 3752 posted                              The posi additive doesn't get along to well with synthetic oil. Plus if you have new gears in the diff. it's better to use organic. I'd stick with organic. Friction modifier from ford is better for steel clutches. -------------------- 67' Fastback TT 408 67' Camaro Lsx 64' Corvette Fuelie 57' Chevy Bel Air Lsx 68’ Pony Convertible 66’ Pony Coupe Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003  |  :

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