How much power through SN95 Mustang 8.8" rear (28 spline)?

Yeah, yeah, yeah...get an Explorer axle and modify it!
Well, some of us aren't welders and don't want to pay someone $1k to modify one. :D

Meanwhile, 1995-1998 SN95 Mustang axles are plentiful in junk yards, have almost exactly the same width as a B-Body 8.75" and will come with limited slip and disks....and they can be had for $250ish plus the cost of welding just the spring perches. A vastly simpler and cheaper way to go.

The biggest drawback is that these evidentially have 28 spline axles (unlike the 31 spline Explorer units?) so they're supposed to be a bit weaker.

How much weaker? Why aren't more guys going this route? Yes, I suspect there's a reason.

Thanks for any input.

28 spline axles are good for up to 450-horsepower stick trans ,,, 500 auto trans ----after that you are pushing the limit for the axles,,, the 8.8 is an extremely strong axle as the mustang drivers have proven -- don't be afraid of using it. lots of gear choices and other upgrades if horse power is increased. and plentiful and cheap.