A rear like an 8.8 or Dana will always be stronger than most "chunk" type rears, because of the beef around the pinion. Ford got it right on the 9" with the extra support bearing on the big end of the pinion. With a nodular case and pinion support, the 9" is virtually bullet proof and is the reason it is the choice of 95% of racers. Olds rears are also very strong because of sheer mass, but parts are tough to find. A Dana is obviously strong, but not many racers these days want to put a "truck" rear in their race car.

The Ford is the best choice.........in about 1,2,3......all the "haters" will be here telling you how expensive a Ford is. Bull excrement, that is a fallacy, as the ones who claim it costs so much are WRONG.

Monte