Scott Drake Differential Cover - 8.8 in. (86-14 GT, Mach 1; 07-12 GT500; 93-98 Cobra; 11-14 V6)

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Overall Rating 4.3

out of 5 stars

Installation Time:Afternoon

Installation Cost:0-$100

• Performance Gain 3.8 3.8
• Fit 4.409091 4.4

• 4/5

  March 25, 2011

  missing parts

  Nice part, but it was missing the gasket and one washer for the allen bolts.The local parts store had the gasket and the washer, but that was a extra trip and exspence I didnt need.

  Doug

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Mach 1

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• 5/5

  November 19, 2010

  8.8 rear diff cover

  This item was an easy install and a perfect fit. It looks good, doesn't leak and so far my 8.8 has held up to 538 rear wheel HP. I recommend this to anyone using an 8.8 rear end.

  Scott Steger

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• 4/5

  October 20, 2009

  Works!

  Girdle is the way to go if your improving your rear end!

  elvis

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• 4/5

  July 14, 2010

  diff cover

  replaced it on a gear install because the stock 1 was bent at the bottom, is heavy and strong, got it on sale here 2

  ma

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• 5/5

  January 27, 2010

  nice

  good product , easy ti install if you drop the panhard bar first

  jeremy

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• 5/5

  December 10, 2009

  sweet

  this is the best upgrade for that lil whimpy cover it comes with stock a must buy for all mustang owners

  ryan

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• 5/5

  December 01, 2010

  Double check Allen Bolts!

  Great, quality product for a great price but the Allen bolts that came with the cover were too long, thus causing a leak. I just got some lock washers that fit to extend the seal gap, or you could shave the bolts. If you experience leaking that's most likely your problem.

  Leo

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• 5/5

  October 13, 2010

  Undecided

  I purchased this a few weeks ago and recently had it professionally installed with my new gears. The only problem I have is a leak. I used the gasket that came with the rear end kit I purchased (also at AM) and maybe that is the issue. I'm buying a Ford gasket and will try again. I'm using RP fluids, so this is going to get expensive if I cannot seal it.

  Tracy

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• 4/5

  October 04, 2010

  Diff cover

  Purchased this cover last month, very nice piece but i did not like the allen bolts cause of the slower time it took to button it up. The intructions did not have any specs on tightening them (lb-ft?)also missing was the main caps bolt specs on how tight 5lb-ft-10lb-ft? i also have an issue with it leaking? I installed it the first time, thought i might of done something wrong? Took it to diff shop, leaking again? Hopefully be fixed the 3rd time?

  Will

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• 4/5

  March 22, 2011

  Good but a lil problem

  The cover was great installed easy an no leaks. Did start noticing a problem after a few times a driving it. My cars lowered an the bearing support sticks out far enuff that when you hit a bump an the car bounces it comes up an hits the spare tire bump in the body. Right above it is also the return fuel line and it was trying to pinch it in to when it hit. Had to take it back off an reuse the factory one to keep from damaging the car anymore.

  Chad

  Year: 2003 Submodel: GT

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• 5/5

  December 30, 2010

  8.8 inch Girdle Support System

  Outstanding fit and finish product. Easy to install and I did not have any leak issues. The only dislike I found was adding the 75w – 140 LUB what a PITA.

  Ken Sky

  Year: 2012

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• 4/5

  May 05, 2010

  Diff cover

  This diff cover is just as advertised. It fits perfectly and does not leak. I am very satisfied. I would give a 5 star rating but I was expecting it to be a little bit lighter. Great product, highly recommended!

  Scott

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• 5/5

  April 05, 2010

  04 GT

  Great piece. Replaced the wimpy stamped cover when I had the gears changed. Looks much stronger and really looks great, especially after painting the axle

  Dickie Ayer

  Year: 2004 Submodel: GT

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• 5/5

  February 15, 2010

  Great!!!!!

  Bought it but still not sure if it helped me.... replaced whn i did the gears... im sure its stronger and reat price bieng ts the exact same one ffrp sels for 199.... american muscle is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  John

  Year: 1999

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• 5/5

  December 05, 2010

  Beef cake!

  this diff cover is a million times better then the stock cover. it might just be me but it feels like it does help hold my bearings in place and keep my 4.10's and track-lock on lock down. plus the drain and fill plugs make changing the gear fluid so much easier since you don't have to remove the whole cover anymore.

  TimmyGT

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• 5/5

  August 27, 2010

  Rear End Differential Cover

  Basic tools to install. Looks good and really dresses out the lower end. American Muscle shipped fast and all instructions were supplied.

  Steve Robertson

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• 2/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  September 11, 2013

  Nice part but hardware is junk!

  Cover is very nice and sturdy but bolts that it come with are cheap looking and drain and fill plugs have magnets in them which is nice but not when they leak. The plugs are drilled and then a magnet pressed into it but they drilled too deep causing the oil to leak thru the drain plug. This is very upsetting considering the royal purple 75w-90 is not cheap at all. So before you fill the rear end up full of liquid hold buy you some drain plugs that seal and don't leak

  Ayellow1995

  Year: 1995 Submodel: GT Evansville, IN, USA

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  • Performance Gain 1

    1

  • Fit 3

    3

  • Bang for your Buck 3

    3
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Afternoon

  August 18, 2012

  The Drake diff. cover project

  This is a very nice piece to add to any Mustang. My factory cover leaked and looked cheap. I chose not to un-bolt the massive rear sway bar on my Roush Stage 2 so it took extra time to slide the Drake cover into position. The bolts all fit fine but getting at them for torquing was not easy. The complete job took me 3 hours start to finish but I am meticulous. Here is a real tip, you only need 2 quarts of gear oil and 4-8 ounces of LSD additive to fill the differential housing. DP

  SilverS2

  Year: 2002 Submodel: Other Minnesota

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  • Performance Gain 4

    4

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 4

    4
• 5/5

  Installation Time: Shop Install

  Installation Cost: 0-$100

  May 10, 2012

  Does what is supposed to

  The cover fits great i also have noticed a small amount of oil around the bottom of the rear end only like a drop and there is never any on the ground so im not really concernd about it.only other thing is AM recommends 75W90 for 2004 or older cars, but the tag on my stock cover said to use 75W140 dont know if there is much difference between them.

  John87

  Year: 2003 Submodel: Mach 1 Aiken, SC, USA

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  • Performance Gain 5

    5

  • Fit 5

    5

  • Bang for your Buck 5

    5
• 3/5

  Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

  January 27, 2012

  Nice performance look

  The cover fits good and was a easy install. The only issue is the bolts are to long. They need to be cut or it will leak. Luckly thanks to another reveiw I checked before install and the they where right.

  Gt500

  Year: 2008 Texas

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  • Performance Gain 3

    3

  • Fit 4

    4

  • Bang for your Buck 3

    3