Quote: OP's post was about a STREET car, that will occasionally see a strip day. We ALL UNDERSTAND that a 9" or 60 are stronger than the 8-3/4" when fully prepped for warfare. The question was: will an 8-3/4 live behind a street small-block in an A-Body.
You guys are WAY carried away. God do I love Moparts....
To be fair , it is a stick shift car that will presumably hook ( caltracs ) , so some of this debate is relevant. It would not be my first choice for this car. So.........what do you guys think , Dana or 9 " ?
I am in the same boat as I am lucky my 8-3/4 is holding up so far in my 63. It is a street car that I like to race 2 or 3 times a year when I can. I was trying to decide between the Dana and the Ford 9" also. From what I have seen I can get the drum to drum Dana for about $1800 ? It sounds like the Dana is cheaper then the 9" and I will go with the Dana if I can get it cheaper as living on disability my funds are low and if the Dana is cheaper then its a no brainer for me. Ron
