FD RX7 FORD 8.8 REAR END SWAP!! [EP.8]

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @Tippie_2_Much
    @Tippie_2_Much 3 роки тому +3

    Really happy you guys decided to paint all that, most guys would have slapped it right back under the car. This cars going to be the cleanest rx7 in the world. Your gonna have a lot of people that want you to build their cars when this is done.

  • @DadsAlwaysHurt
    @DadsAlwaysHurt 3 роки тому +11

    “That’s right, we fancy as f*ck!”
    Y’all killing it with these videos.

  • @1truzilla458
    @1truzilla458 3 роки тому +5

    Nice, I did this same upgrade in my 20b FD and now swapping it to a RB26. I actually used a Eaton Electric Locking Diff and put it into a 8.8 out of a Ford Explorer with 4.11 gear set. Then I bought DriveShaft Shop Pro Axels, cut and rewelded the subframe with upgraded mounts. You will be happy with this upgrade. I would also put adjustable link and toe arms on too...I did!

    • @1truzilla458
      @1truzilla458 3 роки тому +2

      Did you know that the Explorer diff housing is 4X stronger than the one from the Terminator Mustang. Crazy right!

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      Very nice! We’ll look into it! Thanks for the wisdom!

    • @natmye2327
      @natmye2327 Рік тому

      What is the width of the correct 8.8 rear end that will fit in an FD? I have one to snag up but the owner doesn’t know what car it came out of. It’s 56.5 inches wide

    • @1truzilla458
      @1truzilla458 Рік тому +1

      @@natmye2327 Honestly brotha, I made this comment 2 years ago. I parked the car and it's been sitting in the same spot since then. Been busy with other life events. If you would have asked me back then, I would have had an answer for you. I would love to give you an answer, but I just can't.

  • @codyleonard6259
    @codyleonard6259 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite build series on youtube

  • @jalonsmith9052
    @jalonsmith9052 3 роки тому +2

    It's crazy to think that you do all of this by yourselves. I'm inspired

  • @trentw311
    @trentw311 3 роки тому +4

    JUST BEAUTIFUL. Beautiful build beautiful video.

  • @i.am.adrian
    @i.am.adrian 3 роки тому +3

    That turned out really really clean. Nice work!

  • @HemiDartGT
    @HemiDartGT 3 роки тому +2

    You guy's are doing a great job, I enjoy seeing young guy's like you doing a cool project, but taking your time to do it right. Keep it up....

  • @ffturbo
    @ffturbo 3 роки тому +15

    Next build do a viper with a rotary 😂😂😂 Gotta piss off everybody

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +8

      That would be hilarious 😂

    • @kylerpowney9771
      @kylerpowney9771 3 роки тому +3

      i like this idea

    • @DadsAlwaysHurt
      @DadsAlwaysHurt 3 роки тому +1

      I too like this very much.

    • @duncan9751
      @duncan9751 3 роки тому +4

      They need to work with @robdahm and put a turbo 3 or 4 rotor in the viper lol let this build come full circle

  • @teunhollaar3625
    @teunhollaar3625 3 роки тому +3

    Love the attention to detail! Keep it up

  • @Dangertje
    @Dangertje 3 роки тому +2

    9:04 that's one sick rear end!!!

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks man! Love the clean black and silver look. Always so tempting to paint it red or something cool, but then it looks weird under the car

    • @Dangertje
      @Dangertje 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms it really looks perfect like this with the black & silver

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Sweet, glad you like!

  • @the1and0wnly1
    @the1and0wnly1 3 роки тому +3

    Man I can't wait to start building my 1J 300ZX, videos like this motivate me so much

  • @llboodlam
    @llboodlam 3 роки тому +1

    I appreciate your build and hard work so much as a technician living in Canada and doing photography and UA-cam on the side, I know how much time it takes off your personal life when you work and UA-cam. I hope the viewers here notice that every time you guys do a B-roll your build just gets slower which means one person is recording while only one gets to do actual work. Hats off to you guys please stay motivated, if you ever move to Ontario or come over to this side to visit hope I get to meet you both. I subscribed to you guys with all my channels lol. ✌

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks man, yeah it’s definitely a lot more planning to film and work! We’ll have to do a road trip out east some day, but also if you’re ever out west you’re more than welcome to come see the cars and say hi!

  • @streetracervti
    @streetracervti 3 роки тому +2

    pro quality and detail. keep it up guys

  • @clydeyokoi9347
    @clydeyokoi9347 3 роки тому +2

    Great content. Keep up the great work. I’m finally caught up with all your vids. You two are really making top quality content that compares with any of the biggest channels. Thank your boss again. Be sure to give him a months notice when you buy your new shop and leave him!!

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Haha thanks so much!

    • @clydeyokoi9347
      @clydeyokoi9347 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms If your boss is paying attention, he should buy a property now to set up your new shop and lock you two into a ten year lease. That way he won’t be left out cold as you guys make it big. You could suggest a plan to him now so he can think on it. Either way, you two are going to do well.

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Good idea 😂😂

  • @walterharris6191
    @walterharris6191 3 роки тому +9

    Legit thought that was Tom Holland bead blasting for a second 😅

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +3

      Lol I get that all the time 😂

    • @sebastianherpst449
      @sebastianherpst449 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms Someone will comment this every other video.

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +7

      Maybe if we get big enough I can hire Tom Holland to replace me on a couple episodes. Really throw people off 😂

    • @sebastianherpst449
      @sebastianherpst449 3 роки тому +1

      @@slightlyMADcustoms The scary thing is, no one would notice!

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      This is officially my goal to make this happen

  • @alexandrepoulin2780
    @alexandrepoulin2780 3 роки тому +2

    Keep it up guys this is one cleannn build

  • @aitokosa
    @aitokosa 3 роки тому +4

    This channel is sooo underrated!! Keep up the hard work, you have just got a new fan😁

  • @richardk.
    @richardk. 3 роки тому +2

    Dude I love the editing, how is it so clean

  • @schotzfired
    @schotzfired 3 роки тому +2

    I’m really surprised this build isn’t getting much traction... it’s fucking crazy guys🤘🏻

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      I think we’ll have a spike once the car is running and driving. Then we can really show off our work

  • @lennard1800
    @lennard1800 3 роки тому +2

    You guys are highly underrated.
    Keep up the good content!!!💖

  • @dwightmcintosh8511
    @dwightmcintosh8511 3 роки тому +2

    Wow you guys are doing great

  • @duncan9751
    @duncan9751 3 роки тому +1

    With these phenomenal cinematics and those clap lights, I know this channel is gonna see some proper recognition before long

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому

      My thoughts exactly, those clapping lights are going to take us to the top

  • @LokeGson
    @LokeGson 3 роки тому +1

    How in hell are you not more famous, you really deserve more subs!

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Maybe once the build is done it’ll get more attention!

  • @bigbroralphie7405
    @bigbroralphie7405 3 роки тому +3

    hey, guys keep up the grind. thanks for the inspiration. I'm starting on a k24 swapped eg civic hatch rn. thanks for everything guys. much love!

  • @alichzi7362
    @alichzi7362 3 роки тому +1

    dude i love your build just can't wait to see next episode

  • @SathanaST
    @SathanaST 3 роки тому +2

    Hope you guys reached 100k subs soon. Great quality as always.

  • @exportedafrican
    @exportedafrican 3 роки тому +2

    That’s amazing work!

  • @enriquedominguez4046
    @enriquedominguez4046 3 роки тому +2

    Sick build can’t wait for it 🔥I’m just wondering what the song was for the painting montage

  • @orlyrx7CanutoUltra7
    @orlyrx7CanutoUltra7 2 роки тому +1

    Good job, you guys make it look easy, got a 💕 it .

  • @charlietracy5590
    @charlietracy5590 3 роки тому +2

    You guys are doing amazing. I cant wait to see what it looks like with some paint. What colors where you thinking?

  • @0SuperTacoMan0
    @0SuperTacoMan0 3 роки тому +1

    New Upload?! Ah shizz better put down my books and take a break from studying lol. Love these vids, man

  • @stuntdrvr
    @stuntdrvr 2 роки тому +1

    excellent video!!!

  • @Itzryan288
    @Itzryan288 3 роки тому +1

    You guys killed it with the music and camera work during the painting montage, the generic youtube music everyone uses gets monotonous over time.

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! That section felt good while I was editing. Such a good song too!

  • @EZEILL
    @EZEILL 3 роки тому +2

    Too bad were not friends, ive got a gen 2 or 3 viper diff just sitting in my garage

  • @nicholasscholz6384
    @nicholasscholz6384 3 роки тому +1

    That’s clean

  • @mattobrien2010
    @mattobrien2010 3 роки тому +1

    So sick!!

  • @jasonkelley6185
    @jasonkelley6185 2 роки тому +1

    You have a paint booth?? Or did you rent time in that?
    That rear end looks incredible all silver and black.

  • @smithiismith
    @smithiismith 3 роки тому +2

    (VipeRx7) snakes on the side would be dope

  • @2010romeyrome
    @2010romeyrome 3 роки тому +1

    What bushing are the blue ones?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому

      Those are power flex FD RX7 diff mount bushings, poly I believe

    • @2010romeyrome
      @2010romeyrome 3 роки тому

      @@slightlyMADcustoms ok googling now thanks

  • @taylorglenn8483
    @taylorglenn8483 3 роки тому +1

    She’s gonna absolutely shred tires beautifully

  • @vtube1100
    @vtube1100 3 роки тому +1

    Let me know how it drives. I want to the same for my 1JZGTE FD but I am concerned about vibrations

  • @bigbothoee8617
    @bigbothoee8617 Рік тому +1

    How do you know it's aligned?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  Рік тому

      You can measure side to side to make sure it’s cantered in the subframe. Then once it’s all bolted in the car you can degree it

  • @kamilzarzycki3866
    @kamilzarzycki3866 10 місяців тому +1

    How has the diff held up? I want to do something similar

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  10 місяців тому

      8.8s are amazing! Havnt put mine through much work yet, but ya it’s the go to for big power

    • @kamilzarzycki3866
      @kamilzarzycki3866 10 місяців тому +1

      @@slightlyMADcustoms so I have a s13 cam’d LS3 TR6060 twin disk clutch and a stock diff and wisefab axles. The weak point was axles now the weak point is diff. It lasts around 3-5 events, I’d like to be able to clutch kick and not have to worry. It makes around 500hp

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  10 місяців тому +1

      Ya 8.8 is a logical place to go if your diff isn’t holding up. Hard to say with 100% certainty that it’ll survive that abuse, but I couldn’t see any reason why it would be worse than your S13 diff.

  • @jadenpolkow8454
    @jadenpolkow8454 3 роки тому +2

    Okay I know I dont know as much about cars as you guys but I would've gone with the 9 in just in case it makes more power then you expect

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      The 8.8 has seen horsepower numbers close to 1000. We won’t be making anything near 1000

    • @jadenpolkow8454
      @jadenpolkow8454 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms okay, I didnt know if you were gonna turbo it or do anything to make more power

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Nah if we’re about to turbo this thing please come find us and stop us 😂

  • @davesnothere8859
    @davesnothere8859 3 роки тому +1

    do you think this could be done for a e30?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому

      It definitely could. But you’d need custom mounting and axles

  • @Nineboypubic
    @Nineboypubic 2 місяці тому +1

    What axles and lsd did you end up using?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  2 місяці тому +1

      Ronin speed work grande axles and eaton true-trac LSD in a 2008 ford explorer center section with 3.55 gears

  • @churchbo1015
    @churchbo1015 3 роки тому +3

    Support comment from Guam 🇬🇺

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      Appreciation reply from Canada 🇨🇦🙏

    • @m4cker
      @m4cker 3 роки тому +2

      Another from Ireland

  • @PochoNieves
    @PochoNieves 3 роки тому +1

    Am I the only one wondering how you guys know how to do all this stuff or how you got all that equipment and tools, etc... I am very impressed with the amount of knowledge and skills you all have. Maybe you are older than what you look and have yrs and yrs of experience doing this. This is not common knowledge mechanics.

  • @trevormcculloch5011
    @trevormcculloch5011 3 роки тому +6

    SlightlyMAD: ....then we get this thing off to paint.
    Me: awwwwww, really?
    SlightlyMad: moves into paint booth.
    Me: nice!.... redeemed.

  • @Rage4411
    @Rage4411 3 роки тому +1

    So is a 2009 or 2005 8.8?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому

      I think it was a 2008, 3.55 open diff. I bought a different centre section for it to go LSD. All of the years from that generation of explorer work for donor diffs though

  • @Blazin2133
    @Blazin2133 3 роки тому +2

    Do you not have any air or battery tools? All this manual wrenching is wearing me out and I'm not even doing the work. Lol

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      We do, but feels so good to tear apart a rear end by hand doesn’t it?

    • @Blazin2133
      @Blazin2133 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms depends on the rear end. Lol

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      True true. Also we have a air compressor and tools but it’s loud for filming.

    • @Blazin2133
      @Blazin2133 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms completely understand about the noise but that's what background music is for. Enjoying your videos regardless though

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks man!

  • @Dustinhanson31
    @Dustinhanson31 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the blue bushings for the diff to mount to the oem subframe?

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  2 роки тому +1

      They’re just regular FD diff hanger bushings! I can’t remember what brand I used but they were poly bushings. Any FD ones work with the Ronin swap kit

    • @Dustinhanson31
      @Dustinhanson31 2 роки тому

      @@slightlyMADcustoms oh that’s awesome! Thank you, I appreciate the info!

  • @hanshoogendyk2203
    @hanshoogendyk2203 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice job well finished. Si you have a car that no torque and now has the most torque from any NA motor, hopefully your tires are still the weak point, otherwise the term pretzel is going to be in your weekly vocabulary 😂😂😂😂

  • @MikeyGaumann
    @MikeyGaumann 3 роки тому +1

    hot damn

  • @denot8891
    @denot8891 3 роки тому +1

    i don’t think clap on lights would be the best in a garage. imagine hitting something with a hammer and the lights keep turning on and off 😭 i could be wrong tho

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому

      Lol 😂 that is very true. Makes hammering a whole lot more exciting

  • @civilrant4889
    @civilrant4889 3 роки тому +3

    is that a Canadian with a 9/16th wrench!? smh

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +4

      Yes unfortunately Americans have forced us to keep the stupidest measuring system and tools 😂

    • @civilrant4889
      @civilrant4889 3 роки тому +2

      @@slightlyMADcustoms we dont like that shit either. you dont see many JDM enthusiasts with SAE tools. I still use metric working on my girls wrangler.

    • @slightlyMADcustoms
      @slightlyMADcustoms  3 роки тому +1

      Ya seems like for the most part you can get away with metric on imperial bolts, but there’s a few weird sizes. So silly