If you don't already have the 8 3/4 a Dana isn't alot more expensive. Truck housings can still be found for under $100.00 add ends $85.00 and labor to have shortened$150.00. Good axles are the same price for either rear,spools or limited slips can be had for either. The 8 3/4 is a great rear for a street stip car,but as you get into the 10's or quicker the Dana has is the better choice. I recently sold an 8 3/4 complete with good axles that had never been broken in my 10 years and 1000's of passes,but sold it an built a Dana and had money left over.