I made the swap from 8.75, never seen anything on an ET slip.
Know of a number of others as well. Zero difference despite the extra weight.
I would be surprised if the tenth is rear end related


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, 10.40 @127 1/4
1.41 best 60 foot
6.60 at 103.90 1/8