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8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? #1074979 09/14/11 01:10 PM 09/14/11 01:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 834 Beavercreek, Ohio OA5599 OP super stock
OA5599 OP super stock Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 834 Beavercreek, Ohio	All things being equal, does anyone know the weight of a complete assembled 8 3/4, and the weight of a Dana? Doing the swap this winter, and wondered what kind of weight gain I am looking at. Thanks

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: OA5599] #1074980 09/14/11 01:59 PM 09/14/11 01:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa S scatpacktom master
scatpacktom master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	60lbs

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: scatpacktom] #1074981 09/14/11 02:17 PM 09/14/11 02:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	I went from a 8 3/4 with sure grip to a Dana with a spool and only gained 30 pounds. -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Triple Threat] #1074982 09/14/11 02:35 PM 09/14/11 02:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid 340B5 pro stock
340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	30 lbs-60 lbs right over the wheels where ya need it. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: 340B5] #1074983 09/14/11 02:39 PM 09/14/11 02:39 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	30 pounds is a ton on a race car, a ton.

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: 340B5] #1074984 09/14/11 02:42 PM 09/14/11 02:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,860 S.E. Michigan ZIPPY I Live Here
ZIPPY I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,860 S.E. Michigan	Some of the weight difference can be diminished by changing a few components. 10" drums instead of 11" were worth 20-something. Then there's always other places...spool instead of a diff, drag discs instead of drums, stamped aluminum cover instead of cast, and so on Rich H. Esse Quam Videri

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: OA5599] #1074985 09/14/11 02:46 PM 09/14/11 02:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,211 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,211 Bend,OR USA	It depends on which parts in each one, if you are using the same brakes and a posi unit versus a spool the weight differences could be as small as 20 lbs, if your going from a A body 8 3/4 with a spool to a Dana 60 with B body brakes and a posi it will be more It also depends on which Dana 60 housing your going to use Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1074986 09/14/11 02:55 PM 09/14/11 02:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,060 Western New York sixpackbee master
sixpackbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,060 Western New York	As a side note the Dana is a more efficient axle. The ET difference is small. 1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: OA5599] #1074987 09/14/11 02:56 PM 09/14/11 02:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	honest true story here! my back has been wrecked for 3 months because of a dana!!!!! i'd say 50 to 70lbs diff between that and my bullet proof 8 3/4...the pain down my leg reminds me of DANA~!

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Challenger 1] #1074988 09/14/11 03:17 PM 09/14/11 03:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Quote: 30 pounds is a ton on a race car, a ton. IF we're talking street strip cars that bracket race like mine and the OP's, 30# aint much. The stereo components I just removed from my car weighed 90#. But you are correct, 30# on a heads up dedicated race car such as your TAD is a bunch. -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: sixpackbee] #1074989 09/14/11 03:57 PM 09/14/11 03:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,684 W. Kentucky	Quote: As a side note the Dana is a more efficient axle. The ET difference is small. I went from a 4.30 geared 8 3/4 to a 4.10 geared Strange S-60 and got quicker. This a pump gas stroked small block street/strip car. Real race cars may have different results.

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: justinp61] #1074990 09/14/11 04:04 PM 09/14/11 04:04 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,027 Trumbull,CT. J jim sciortino top fuel
jim sciortino top fuel J Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,027 Trumbull,CT.	Do the Dana.... You get a stronger, more efficient rear and if weight is a big issue, gundrilled and scalloped axles with titanium studs, lightened gear and spool, lightweight brakes and cover.

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: jim sciortino] #1074991 09/14/11 04:47 PM 09/14/11 04:47 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,879 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,879 Ontario, Canada	Quote: 30 lbs-60 lbs right over the wheels where ya need it. Not when its "unsprung" weight !!!

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: OA5599] #1074992 09/14/11 05:57 PM 09/14/11 05:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	If your gonna take out a 8 3/4, then invest in a 9" and have a more modern race car with plenty of gear ratios available. Why would you want to run a heavy dana 60 that have few aftermarket parts made for them with limited gear ratios?? Why?

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: OA5599] #1074993 09/14/11 06:17 PM 09/14/11 06:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	45# at the most...Dana is peace of mind...install it and don't worry about it again. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Challenger 1] #1074994 09/14/11 06:35 PM 09/14/11 06:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 St.Louis, Mo. M mokid enthusiast
mokid enthusiast M Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 St.Louis, Mo.	Your right on that one, I wish I would have went to a 9inch but wanted to stick with all mopar. Big mistake

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: mokid] #1074995 09/14/11 06:40 PM 09/14/11 06:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Your right on that one, I wish I would have went to a 9inch but wanted to stick with all mopar. Big mistake Just trying to help guys see the big picture, who cares who makes it?

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Chris2581] #1074996 09/14/11 06:41 PM 09/14/11 06:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere S S/ST 3040 master
S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	My Dana 60 ended up 15 lbs. lighter than the 8 3/4". Mark Williams 40 spline gun-drilled axles, aluminum spool, and Aerospace discs in place of the 11" x 3" drums. The brakes was the big savings.(45 lbs. lighter) 6826540-DSCN2463.JPG (448 downloads)

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: S/ST 3040] #1074997 09/14/11 06:42 PM 09/14/11 06:42 PM
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S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	6826541-DSCN1748.JPG (631 downloads)

Re: 8 3/4 vs Dana 60 weight difference? [Re: Stanton] #1074998 09/14/11 06:42 PM 09/14/11 06:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!! W WheelsUp73 enthusiast
WheelsUp73 enthusiast W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 369 California, USA!!!	Quote: Quote: 30 lbs-60 lbs right over the wheels where ya need it. Not when its "unsprung" weight !!! Agree 100%. http://youtu.be/fAP_2rxz_GA

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