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Ford 8.8" Rear End Swap Kit for Honda S2000 S2K
This 8.8 kit is a BOLT-IN setup, no welding or any fabrication needed!
This ford 8.8 kit will work with a 2007-2010 Ford Explorer 8.8 IRS case or 1989-1995 Ford Thunderbird 8.8" (IRON CASE) or aluminum Cobra case.
However, the Cobra case is not recommended, as this is the weakest case. I recommend the Iron case for super high horsepower applications (1000+HP).
You will need to purchase a OEM explorer rear cover if you go with the T-bird case, as the OEM T-bird case is a different style.
Kit Options:
Level 5 Axles:
The first option are the Driveshaft Shop Level 5 axles, which have a bolt-in billet outer stub that will bolt-in to your factory wheel hubs. These are good for around 500hp.
PRO Axles: (Pictured)
This is the heavy hitter option, Driveshaft Shop Pro-Level 1000HP axles, which include a heavier bar and also upgraded outer wheel hubs.
The hub is a weak link for cars over 500HP so if your making power you need these.
8.8 Kit Includes:
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Billet rear mount (uses factory bushing hardware - see part numbers below)
- Fabricated front cross member mount
- All hardware required for installation
- Rear overflow can
- Customer will need to find 2007-2010 Ford Explorer OR 89-95 T-Bird diff at local junkyard or online usually these go for $130-250.
- WE can also secure a pumpkin and build a diff to suit your needs.
Axles are normally in stock. Aluminum or Carbon Fiber driveshafts can be made for any transmission combination.
Just let us know what transmission combo you are running in the order notes!
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Capacity is 2 quarts of gear oil. I recommend Lucas brand 85-140 gear oil.
- If you are using an explorer differential in your build, then you are good to go.
- If you are planning on using a T-bird or Cobra rear, then you will need to source a factory rear cover from an explorer differential. If you cannot find one, we can help source one.
- You will need the factory rear differential mounting bolts with washers and nuts. See Honda part numbers below.
- You will need to trim the top "nubs" on the explorer case
If you do not have the factory rear bushing hardware here is part numbers. You will need two of each:
- bolts 90133-S2A-000
- washers 90504-SR3-010
- nuts 90372-SR3-003
WE Also recommend that you run a small breather/catch can (10oz or so) off the breather nipple on the rear cover. I recommend a small breather/can with an inlet in the bottom and a breather on the top that way the fluid can drain back into the diff after running, and you won't lose any fluid out of the system this way.
We Also offer a Rebuild Kit for 8.8 TBIRD/COBRA:
Includes ring & pinion, Truetrac diff, which includes all new bearings, seals and ring gear bolts
Ring and Pinion, 4.10:1 Ratio, (available in 4.10, 4.56, 4.88)
Please contact regarding rebuild kit to add ($1398.68)
Note: *CUSTOMER WILL SOURCE AND BUILD CORE/PUMPKIN*
This Rebuild kit is for passenger car 8.8 IRS (cobra, tbird, mk8). Includes, all bearings, seals, shims, as well as ring gear bolts.
** Powder Coat Options Available, Please contact for more information!
OEM explorer rear cover required if you are using a T-Bird Case
(NOT FIRE BIRD)