DIY V2 Ford 8.8 Kit

We just made the best kit available even better. Everything you need to swap the strongest and best performing drivetrain into your BMW! Eliminates all weak points from the transmission back.
 
Our new V2 kit features many small changes to bring the diff up higher into the chassis; increasing ground clearance and improving drivetrain angles. The new kit also features a new billet rear bracket, slim Ford 8.8 bushings, and even includes a set of aluminum diff bushings for either a Non-M or M3 Subframe.
 
This kit makes it simple to install one of the most durable drivetrains into your 135i, 335i or M3. This kit is a great option to get rid of the terrible open differentials that come standard in the 135i/335i and the lousy M-Variable differential in the E9X M3. No more one-wheel peels! You'll be able to light up both tires like a proper hoon with this kit. This system is right at home drifting, drag racing or road racing. Can easily support more than 1200hp. Included carbon clutch LSD handles amazing!
 
Includes:
SLG Diff Mounting Brackets
Aluminum Differential Bushings
Extra "4th Mount" Bushing
Mounting Hardware
Optional SLG/Gforce Custom Axles
 
 
If at checkout it says "this is not available", "product not avaiable in region", or anything like that please message us and we will quote it and send a custom invoice. Sometimes because this package ships in multiple boxes it requires custom shipping quotes. Common with international orders. Domestic orders still ship free.
 
This kit is fully bolt-on and does not require any permanent modifications. Works great on auto, manual and DCT cars. DCT cars must run a XHP flash to change gear ratio.
 
Why a Ford 8.8 Swap?
Don't bother installing expensive limited slip differentials into your factory differential, they are expensive for what you get and dont make the diff any stronger since the weak point is the pinion. No matter how powerful your build becomes or how you use it, this kit can handle it. Another great positive is the huge varity of gear ratios available! You can dial in the gearing to match your driving perfectly. A great ratio/mph calculator is HERE
 
About:
The kit accepts any 2006 to 2010 Ford Explorer/Mountaineer IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) 8.8" differential. You can source it yourself or visit our separate listing to purchase one of our custom differentials which are built to order. The Ford 8.8 differential is famous for being way ahead of its time in terms of design. It is light weight, about 15lbs less than the iron BMW M differentials. It's aftermarket parts selection is also massive, a huge contrast to the few options available for BMW differentials. It's the most popular differential to swap into a variety of cars for good reason. A huge selection of gears, limited slip gear carriers and rebuild kits are available from all the popular sources like Summit Racing, JEGS and even your local parts store.
 
Axles:
These axles own many records and are truly the best you can buy. Top to bottom they only use the highest quality components and practices from GForce Engineering (Who build axles for Ford). This includes a billet, heat treated and e-coated inner and outer stub, tool steel axles bars. and upgraded 930 style CV's. Our axles have no problems taking 1000hp+ hits on the street, strip or track. Axle bot clearance requires using adjustable sway bar links available HERE, or drilling the sway bar as shown in the directions.
 
Aluminum Diff Bushings:
Our bushings are CNC cut from 6061 aluminum and will last a lifetime. Our new 8.8 bushing is slimmer to help raise the diff in the car. Factory rubber introduces excessive differential deflection, especiually after getting thousands of miles of use on them. Our included bushings neatly replace your Non-M or M3 diff bushings. If NVH is a concern, we recomend using M3 subframe bushings. These do not transmit much NVH from the subframe assembly to body, and are stiff enough to handle well still.
 
Outlaw Upgrade:
Want even more performance? Our upgraded "Outlaw" units are the ultimate axles on the market and feature an upgraded alloy in the billet internals. Each CV also receives an isotropic surface finish for a mirror-like result. The surface finishing provides smoother operation for the CV joint which dramatically reduces friction, heat and premature wear while aiding in grease migration. In addition, each Outlaw axle uses premium ARP fasteners for the industry’s strongest axle assembly.
 
Exotic Stub Upgrade:
These new outer stubs from Gforce are made of an even stronger material than the 300M material used in the standard axles. The outer stub goes through a tremendous shock load during launch and can be damaged by wheel hop. This upgraded alloy further increases strength so you can do the most insane launches ever and not worry about failure.