8.8 into a cutlass

[marcar1993]

I know its been covered before but I'm looking at the swap kit from "baseline". If I do this, do I just need the buckets and the uppers, or the lowers too? Also, what about e brake cables and brake lines? I have a rear from an SN95 (94+) mustang. I'm greatly considering, to open my wheel options and solve the 2 different lug pattern issue, to get a set of ~1" bolt on wheel spacers in the front to convert the lug pattern and make the front track width the same as the rear and run mustang wheels all the way around. Also, what about a drive shaft? The 8.8 is a flange mount.
What else am I forgetting?

Thanks in advance.

 

[marcar1993]

Anyone have some info?

 

[hurst1979olds]

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=47002&p=421343&hilit=ford+8.8+rear#p421343

Might want to get in contact with Blue Knight. He has one.

 

[L92 OLDS]

The 8.8 looks like a viable option if you're OK with aftermarket rims. The FORD lug pattern will be an issue if you want to keep factory rims on the car. That would be a show stopper for me.

 

[marcar1993]

As much as I love my hub caps, I was looking into 17" torque thrusts for the handling benefits. If I do go through with this rear, I'll just get ford lug pattern wheels.

 

[marcar1993]

Any one running the baseline performance kit? I'm wondering if stock style lower control arms will work, like a set umi tubulars. I want to run my swaybar and the baseline lowers don't seem to have a prevision for that.