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Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Locomotion] #457174 09/02/09 07:50 PM 09/02/09 07:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs Bob_Coomer master
Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	Dana 60 in that old Mopar, its cheaper and bullet proof. If this was a Tube chassis Avenger or something along the line of like Jimmy's dart..yes a fab 9" makes sense. Priced a Mark Williams center lately? Or even strange? Way over a $1K just for the pumpkin. The stock 9" isnt no stronger than a 8 3/4 IMO. I think I have $900 complete in my Dana 60 stuffed with Strange components, and axles, and home made disc brake setup, and home made Cal tracks....thats $900 for everything. [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: tex013] #457175 09/02/09 08:03 PM 09/02/09 08:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,931 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,931 NC	Quote: 3710lb This will have people on both sides. But the weight makes me think Dana 60. 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: 440Jim] #457176 09/02/09 08:07 PM 09/02/09 08:07 PM
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70HemiGTX top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,364 PA	Just can't beat this view for the looser... 5458311-Dart7-9-08009.jpg (127 downloads)

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: 70HemiGTX] #457177 09/02/09 08:41 PM 09/02/09 08:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	ok , whats the power limit on a dana? why doesn't SS/AH still run them? why don't pro stockers run them if they are faster?

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: 70HemiGTX] #457178 09/02/09 08:51 PM 09/02/09 08:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia LA360 master
LA360 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia	Ring a few places and see what they have in stock, and what needs to be ordered in and a lead time. Dana stuff seems to be a little tricky to get here in Melbourne, but anyone who specilises in Ford F Truck differentials should carry abit of it. AL... Alan Jones

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457179 09/02/09 08:51 PM 09/02/09 08:51 PM
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bdaz smblk mopar Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 437 south central pa	Quote: ok , whats the power limit on a dana? why doesn't SS/AH still run them? why don't pro stockers run them if they are faster? Because there is alot better gear selection for a 9". 3120lb, small block, 10.5" tire, NA, through exhaust, full int, WITH 83/4 REAR, 9.0 at 150mph

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: bdaz smblk] #457180 09/02/09 08:53 PM 09/02/09 08:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia LA360 master
LA360 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia	Pro Stock runs a 9.5" center section. Alot of Comp Eliminator guys with run a Strange GM 12 Bolt centre in a 9" Housing. AL.... Alan Jones

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457181 09/02/09 09:05 PM 09/02/09 09:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	Once again, the big boys don't run 9" rearends, they run 9.5" and larger. There is virtually NO weight difference between a NEW S-60, and a comparable NEW 9" with fab housing. Contact info

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: DoctorDiff] #457182 09/02/09 09:07 PM 09/02/09 09:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Once again, the big boys don't run 9" rearends, they run 9.5" and larger. There is virtually NO weight difference between a NEW S-60, and a comparable NEW 9" with fab housing. I know, but why?

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: LA360] #457183 09/02/09 10:18 PM 09/02/09 10:18 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 Sydney,Australia	Al, noone has much dana on the shelf.a qld ford f guy does have the best selection.to get a good 9" is around 4 weeks minimum,noone seems to carry axles definately no mopar ends.i can air freight a strange dana in for about the same or 2-300 more looks like a dana will be it.will try a 4.11 8 3/4 centre in the mean time at The Nationals next week.this also gives me a chance to try this ratio as i only have a 3.89 at the moment.i do run a 29.5" street tyre,28" et street radial strip,so i don't think the ratio change will hurt on the street or top end.Traps at 6000/6100 @118+ now thanks for all thoughts 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] #457184 09/02/09 11:47 PM 09/02/09 11:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia LA360 master
LA360 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,149 Melbourne , Australia	It gets quite annoying at time when people don't stock Mopar stuff. I think with the current Ecconmonic climate, alot of companies are ordering parts as required. I know Q Pac in QLD were machining their own axles in house, I don't remember the turn around. It's been a while since I have had to buy alot of this stuff, and I imported it all myself anyway. Some of it, EG - The gears, I would have been better off buying locally. (The freight was ridiculous) AL.... Alan Jones

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: blown572dart] #457185 09/03/09 09:26 AM 09/03/09 09:26 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast B BobR master
BobR master B Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast	Quote: Quote: aftermarket 9" all the way. As do I. As for the parasitic power loss the aftermarket addressed this long ago and there are 9.5's available(Dewco)that are far more efficient than the Dana. And Cass was right about using the 9.5 and larger for ultimate performance. Any pro stock cars run the Dana? Any comp cars? For the street the Danas are great. For the track the benefits of the Ford type rears are numerous.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: BobR] #457186 09/03/09 09:30 AM 09/03/09 09:30 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX SB449VALIANT pro stock
SB449VALIANT pro stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX	9 inch.. 5459381-100_05522.JPG (94 downloads)

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: SB449VALIANT] #457187 09/03/09 09:36 AM 09/03/09 09:36 AM
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S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	Oh man........that picture is going to open another can of worms. Happy Birthday Gilberto!

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: S/ST 3040] #457188 09/03/09 11:11 AM 09/03/09 11:11 AM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Oh man........that picture is going to open another can of worms. Happy Birthday Gilberto! you mean the bad pinion angle

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457189 09/03/09 11:13 AM 09/03/09 11:13 AM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: Oh man........that picture is going to open another can of worms. Happy Birthday Gilberto! you mean the bad pinion angle really it's hard to tell anything with out the car setting on the ground

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: BobR] #457190 09/03/09 11:21 AM 09/03/09 11:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	Pro stock cars don't use Dana 60s OR 9" rears. The OP is not running a Pro Stock car. He has a heavy/torquey street/strip car. He needs a cost effective, strong, streetable rear, not a dedicated drag rear with 40 spline spool and pro gears. "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" Contact info

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: S/ST 3040] #457191 09/03/09 11:23 AM 09/03/09 11:23 AM
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SB449VALIANT pro stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX	Thanks Vic...

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: SB449VALIANT] #457192 09/03/09 11:24 AM 09/03/09 11:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Thanks Vic... yea Happy Birthday

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: bdaz smblk] #457193 09/03/09 12:03 PM 09/03/09 12:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast B BobR master
BobR master B Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,165 Left Coast	Quote: Quote: ok , whats the power limit on a dana? why doesn't SS/AH still run them? why don't pro stockers run them if they are faster? Because there is alot better gear selection for a 9". There is a whole lot more to it than this. A WHOLE LOT.

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