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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: 2,470 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 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
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tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Locomotion] #457174 09/02/09 07:50 PM 09/02/09 07:50 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX SB449VALIANT pro stock
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
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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
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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.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: BobR] #457194 09/03/09 12:10 PM 09/03/09 12:10 PM
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B3422W5 I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,725 Portage,michigan	I wouldnt discredit a dana because of weight. I swapped my broken 8.75 out for a dana and saw nothing ET wise by doing the swap, in spite of gaining about 35-40 pounds, and having added b body drum brakes on to the equation at the same time( a body 8.75 and smaller a body drums were what car had).. Must be the dana is effecient, and the weight is in a place it doesnt hurt. Last edited by B3422W5; 09/03/09 12:11 PM. 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, low 10.30’s 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.56 at 104.17

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: B3422W5] #457195 09/03/09 12:22 PM 09/03/09 12:22 PM
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instigator super stock I Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,090 north cakalaky	Because a Dana or strange 60 just looks right sitting under a mopar... 65 Barracuda All aluminum Indy HEMI with some boost! COMING TO A TRACK NEAR YOU!

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: instigator] #457196 09/03/09 02:00 PM 09/03/09 02:00 PM
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smokinwoody I Live Here S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 12,339 somwhere	who cares what rear ya use!!!! run what ya brung and what you can afford.. and Happy Birthday Gilberto...

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: smokinwoody] #457197 09/03/09 02:32 PM 09/03/09 02:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX SB449VALIANT pro stock
SB449VALIANT pro stock Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,418 Mcallen, TX	Quote: who cares what rear ya use!!!! run what ya brung and what you can afford.. and Happy Birthday Gilberto...

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: instigator] #457198 09/03/09 06:44 PM 09/03/09 06:44 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Because a Dana or strange 60 just looks right sitting under a mopar... as it does under a ford truck

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457199 09/03/09 07:24 PM 09/03/09 07:24 PM
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Locomotion master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,895 Florida	Quote: Quote: Because a Dana or strange 60 just looks right sitting under a mopar... as it does under a ford truck That was one of Ford's "Better Ideas"!

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Locomotion] #457200 09/03/09 07:52 PM 09/03/09 07:52 PM
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RemCharger master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,825 Sk. Canada	I will never understand the 9 3/4 "haters".

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: RemCharger] #457201 09/04/09 02:22 PM 09/04/09 02:22 PM
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MACDiesel member M Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 102 Virginia	Check out the June '08 issue of Car Craft. They did a 9" vs 12bolt vs dana 60 shoot out. For the street, it kinda comes down to: when do you need a 9.75" ring gear? Or a super strong 9"? Then again, if your racing, bigger is better. The good ole 8 3/4 can handle a ton of power. Why not stick with the lighter (faster) set up? Oh yeah, a BIG, FAT to Car Craft for throwing the ford 8.8 in that article and leaving out the 8 3/4! Last edited by MACDiesel; 09/04/09 02:27 PM. -1967 Belvedere II 440/4speed

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: MACDiesel] #457202 09/04/09 02:30 PM 09/04/09 02:30 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Check out the June '08 issue of Car Craft. They did a 9" vs 12bolt vs dana 60 shoot out. For the street, it kinda comes down to: when do you need a 9.75" ring gear? Or a super strong 9"? Then again, if your racing, bigger is better. The good ole 8 3/4 can handle a ton of power. Why not stick with the lighter (faster) set up? Oh yeah, a BIG, FAT to Car Craft for throwing the ford 8.8 in that article and leaving out the 8 3/4! well stick around a while and you will see a few dozen good ole 8 3/4s bite the dust. on a street car they will last forever. throw a real set of slicks, a little weight, and decent hp anf they are gone.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457203 09/04/09 04:32 PM 09/04/09 04:32 PM
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MACDiesel member M Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 102 Virginia	Really? Even the build Moser ones? -1967 Belvedere II 440/4speed

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: MACDiesel] #457204 09/04/09 04:38 PM 09/04/09 04:38 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Really? Even the build Moser ones? the ring and pinion will always be the weak point no matter what you name it or how it's built. if I were going to use an 83/4 it would be an aluminum case.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: MACDiesel] #457205 09/04/09 04:44 PM 09/04/09 04:44 PM
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B3422W5 I Live Here B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,725 Portage,michigan	Quote: Really? Even the build Moser ones? Yep....the ring and pinion are what they are, no matter how you surround them 69 Dart GTS A4 Silver All steel, flat factory hood, 3360race weight 418 BPE factory replacement headed stroker, 565 lift solid cam Best so far, low 10.30’s 1/4 1.41 best 60 foot 6.56 at 104.17

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: B3422W5] #457206 09/04/09 04:54 PM 09/04/09 04:54 PM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	here ya go boys http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/pts/1358464472.html

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Quicktree] #457207 09/04/09 05:44 PM 09/04/09 05:44 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	being down in a similar part of the world it was easier & cheaper for me to build an aftermarket floater 9" than a dana 60. vendors with Dana gear want waaay more than than 9" vendors. i have the Strange Nodular head, & spool with richmond gears & Romac floaters & a local boy made me some awesome axles for under $500 of our $$ which equates to $300usd. 5462465-23-08-09_17041.jpg (20 downloads)

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: rebel] #457208 09/04/09 07:14 PM 09/04/09 07:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona C Chris'sBarracuda master
Chris'sBarracuda master C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona	This argument seems to come up quite often.. But I guess there always be just about as many for one as the other.. My take on this is that when you are at the track and you have an issue with a 9"...There will most likely be someone there who has what you need in his trailer..Have seen it many many times.. Fairly easy fix in the pits with a 9"...Not so much with a Dana.. Chris..

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Chris'sBarracuda] #457209 09/05/09 12:22 AM 09/05/09 12:22 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	But......The Dana wouldn't be broke...Now would it??? Learned my lesson, and seen a bunch of 9" stuff go awol too. Strange60 Dana in mine now.

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: superwrench] #457210 09/05/09 01:22 AM 09/05/09 01:22 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona C Chris'sBarracuda master
Chris'sBarracuda master C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona	I personally have never broke a 9"..I don't have enough power.. But I was in Denver for a race and wanted to try a 5.29 gear.. There were several guys that had spares for me to just pop in.. That was my personal experience. Now I have 2 sets of third members.. 1 for altitude.. Chris..

Re: Dana 60 or 9 inch [Re: Chris'sBarracuda] #457211 09/05/09 01:39 AM 09/05/09 01:39 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 Sydney,Australia tex013 OP top fuel
tex013 OP top fuel Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,470 Sydney,Australia	Hi, thanks for all the ideas. dr diff thanks. anyone from down here knows how pricey any choice is to be made up. have borrowed a 4.1 8 3/4 for next weekend .if the car likes it through the trap it wll be a dana. if not a 9 inch. bearing in mind i have only been running a 3.91 rear gear. and yes it easier to obtain the 9 inch stuff BUT the dana is cooler we'll see thanks again 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] #457212 09/05/09 01:43 AM 09/05/09 01:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	3.90 gears are also available for Dana 60 rears. In fact, I just shipped a set to Strange Engineering. Contact info

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