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Dana 60 or 9 inch #457154 09/02/09 02:51 AM 09/02/09 02:51 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia	forget the BS over originality. what would be best ? 3710lb 68 satellite street/strip. I would be looking at 4.1 gears and detroit locker with stock mopar rear brakes All items will have to be imported so my $ numbers tend to be higher Tex New best ET 10.259@129.65 . New best MPH 130.32 Finally fitted a solid cam, stepped it up a bit more 3690lbs through the mufflers New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm Power by Tex's Automotive

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457155 09/02/09 03:35 AM 09/02/09 03:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,933 Finalnd, Perkele J jyrki master
jyrki master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,933 Finalnd, Perkele	I chose Dana because it was less $. Thinking about it now, spending the 1000$ more for the similar level 9" would have propably not been a bad investment. Plynouth VIP '67 TT IC EFI

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457156 09/02/09 03:51 AM 09/02/09 03:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia LA360 master
LA360 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia	Soucing parts for a Dana in Australia can be a challenge and we usually have to pay for the privilidge. I would stick with a 9", as there are parts everywhere for those things. Try and find a 9" housing out of a F100 or F150 as they are the beefiest. I bought a Strange housing for my project. AL.... Alan Jones

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: LA360] #457157 09/02/09 05:58 AM 09/02/09 05:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	aftermarket 9" all the way.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457158 09/02/09 06:48 AM 09/02/09 06:48 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills J jughed pro stock
jughed pro stock J Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229 In The Hills	since money is tight, you would spend less with the Dana. a good 9" drop-in pumpkin with all the bells and whistles will cost more than a complete Dana. if you want to build a 9" that will be as strong as a Dana, you will spend a fortune. you already know what gears you want, that eliminates the biggest benefit of having a furd 9"...changing gears in a hurry. i ordered a Dana from Strange with exactly what you want, plus race axles...$1800...a lot cheaper than a similar 9" setup. if you're wanting to really save money, get a truck Dana, or 9" from the junk yard not speaking as a purist, just facts

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: jughed] #457159 09/02/09 07:09 AM 09/02/09 07:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,933 Finalnd, Perkele J jyrki master
jyrki master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,933 Finalnd, Perkele	I did just that, and I haven't changed gear ratios or had much problems with the Dana. I don't have to change gear ratios, cause I would need a longer gear than the 4.10, and no such pro gears for Danas. The axle to housing attachment seems to be a problem in a Dana too, but can propably be helped with LPW cover and girdle. It also weighs more than a 9". And the resale value and ease is quite different. But I guess, that for most people a Dana would work just as well as a good 9". Plynouth VIP '67 TT IC EFI

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: jyrki] #457160 09/02/09 07:23 AM 09/02/09 07:23 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,212 QLD Australia Keith Black® pro stock
Keith Black® pro stock Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,212 QLD Australia	Dana is the way to go I live in Sydney can get you the number of the guy who supplied mine if you're interested. 5456956-DSC01541b.jpg (224 downloads) -------------------------------- Darren Beale Keith Black Racing Engines®

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457161 09/02/09 10:15 AM 09/02/09 10:15 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	For a heavy, torquey street/strip car you can't beat a new Dana 60 assy. Bolt-in 35 spline S-60 assy $1875 Upgrade to Detroit Locker $370 TOTAL $2245 A comparable, street type 9" will cost more, weigh about the same, and rob more power. In addition, as far as I know, all street 9" gears use the tiny, 28 spline pinion. Contact info

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: jughed] #457162 09/02/09 11:17 AM 09/02/09 11:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: since money is tight, you would spend less with the Dana. a good 9" drop-in pumpkin with all the bells and whistles will cost more than a complete Dana. if you want to build a 9" that will be as strong as a Dana, you will spend a fortune. you already know what gears you want, that eliminates the biggest benefit of having a furd 9"...changing gears in a hurry. i ordered a Dana from Strange with exactly what you want, plus race axles...$1800...a lot cheaper than a similar 9" setup. if you're wanting to really save money, get a truck Dana, or 9" from the junk yard not speaking as a purist, just facts not really, you can get an aluminum center section complete for under $1500

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457163 09/02/09 12:09 PM 09/02/09 12:09 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,880 USA Ron Silva top fuel
Ron Silva top fuel Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,880 USA	I called up Mark Williams Enterprises and I was starting from scratch and I told them we can run whatever they want in my car. This is what they sent me. 5457445-MVC-036S.JPG (258 downloads) Last edited by dragrcr97; 09/02/09 12:57 PM. SRT DEMON ONE SEAT

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457164 09/02/09 12:22 PM 09/02/09 12:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	S-9 Nodular iron case with street gears and Detroit Locker $1463 S-9 Aluminum case with street gears and Detroit Locker $1500 If you buy an S-60 assembly, you get a bolt-in housing with mounts and 35 spline axles for an additional $745. I don't see the advantage of running 9" rearends in high powered street cars, OR drag cars. For upper end drag cars, I suggest skipping the 9" stuff in favor of a 9.5" (and larger) dedicated drag rears. Contact info

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: DoctorDiff] #457165 09/02/09 05:43 PM 09/02/09 05:43 PM
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mloboda super stock M Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 904 cleveland Ohio	Don't be a sissy. Put a Dana 60 under it.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457166 09/02/09 05:57 PM 09/02/09 05:57 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,067 Orlando Florida blown572dart master
blown572dart master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,067 Orlando Florida	Quote: aftermarket 9" all the way.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Keith Black®] #457167 09/02/09 06:01 PM 09/02/09 06:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia	Darren, can you call me in Sydney,02 9938 5775 Tex New best ET 10.259@129.65 . New best MPH 130.32 Finally fitted a solid cam, stepped it up a bit more 3690lbs through the mufflers New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm Power by Tex's Automotive

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: DoctorDiff] #457168 09/02/09 06:04 PM 09/02/09 06:04 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,471 Sydney,Australia	dr diff,a mate of mine has one of your dana's in his dart,very nice.what sort of turn around are you looking at.must have a 1350 pinion.shipping to LA ? Tex 5458101-280809fullthrottlrfriday-diffbreak.jpg (126 downloads) Last edited by Tex013; 09/02/09 06:07 PM. New best ET 10.259@129.65 . New best MPH 130.32 Finally fitted a solid cam, stepped it up a bit more 3690lbs through the mufflers New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm Power by Tex's Automotive

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: blown572dart] #457169 09/02/09 06:06 PM 09/02/09 06:06 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere S smokinwoody I Live Here
smokinwoody I Live Here S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere	I have 2 Dana 60's and a 9"..the 9" I bought for little of nothing complete w/Strange aluminum center,35 spline axles,larger pinion trunion,5/8" lugs and some other stuff for $800 new..the guy needed money.. the Dana under the camaro complete w/ford SVO brakes,35 spline moser axles,T/A rear plate was about 2300..

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457170 09/02/09 06:21 PM 09/02/09 06:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,558 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy I Live Here
fourgearsavoy I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,558 Rittman Ohio	Well I have had both under my car and the Dana looks WAY cooler but the 9" is much easier to change gears on.Sometimes I wish I would have kept the 9" but then I look at the Dana under my car and I say "yeah you made the right choice" So if you want easy gear changes go with the 9",but if you want it to be cool and strong that you can tune to the gear go with the Dana Gus 5458133-READY1.JPG (108 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457171 09/02/09 07:26 PM 09/02/09 07:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,895 Florida Locomotion master
Locomotion master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,895 Florida	Dana 60 is more efficient - tales less HP to turn!

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Locomotion] #457172 09/02/09 07:29 PM 09/02/09 07:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Dana 60 is more efficient - tales less HP to turn! yea but it looses that advantage with extra weight

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457173 09/02/09 07:41 PM 09/02/09 07:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,895 Florida Locomotion master
Locomotion master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,895 Florida	I'm pretty sure it still comes out ahead. Ford 9" literally "sucks" HP from what I recall. Something about an extra pinion bearing? Someone,somewhere has some comparitive stats. I just saw one somewhere recently but don't recall if it was on transmissions or rear ends.

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