Dana vs 8.75

Dana vs 8.75 - 09/27/10 09:54 PM

528 Hemi 727 4500 converter manual valve body.65 Coronet sedan.Should I just put Dana in car or use 8.75 that is in car.I have not spent any money on 8.75 yet.Car will see some track time.

Posted By: strokin73cuda

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/27/10 10:01 PM

Posted By: 68valiant68

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/27/10 10:09 PM

I would spend the $$$ on a Dana. Will last you a long time!!! You could also use a 9".

Posted By: Chris2581

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/27/10 10:17 PM

Call Dr. Diff and get a S60 Dana from Strange,and never worry again.

Posted By: 67dodge67

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:16 AM

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Call Dr. Diff and get a S60 Dana from Strange,and never worry again.

That's exactly what I just did.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:22 AM

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528 Hemi 727 4500 converter manual valve body.65 Coronet sedan.Should I just put Dana in car or use 8.75 that is in car.I have not spent any money on 8.75 yet.Car will see some track time.

Heavy car and if it hooks it WILL break... just get
a dana

Posted By: Super Scamp

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:28 AM

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Call Dr. Diff and get a S60 Dana from Strange,and never worry again.

That's exactly what I just did.

This topic comes up more than round wins in a racing season.

Bullet proof Dana 60 is the ONLY way to go when racing a 65 nss car..

S tourch out the little piggie and install the Beast and never look back...

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Posted By: DusterKid

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:31 AM

Dana

Posted By: go green

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:32 AM

that's some mad chute-packing skills there ..

Posted By: Super Scamp

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 12:51 AM

waiting for bigger bag...

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Posted By: BobR

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 10:59 PM

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waiting for bigger bag...

And a motor by the looks of things.

Posted By: Super Scamp

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/28/10 11:38 PM

Well the motor is on the stand..

taking my time to make sure every part is top notch. NO used parts here.

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Posted By: roadhazard

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/29/10 12:28 AM

8.75 I want to see how soon it comes apart and what it will look like

Seriously at that weight and torque output
DANA all the way

I'll be making the swap soon

Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/29/10 01:45 AM

The ONLY thing a Ford 9.00" or an 8.75 has over a Dana is the ease of changing gears. Otherwise a Dana wins hands down and would be my pick for your combo without hesitation, just be sure to get the gearing right the first time

Posted By: polyspheric

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/29/10 04:05 AM

JM2�?
This may be your last chance to sell the 8-3/4 to a friend with a clear conscience ("no damage"), and reduce your Dana cost as much as possible.
Once it starts making noise...

Posted By: Mills

Re: Dana vs 8.75 - 09/30/10 12:23 AM

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Car will see some track time.

That is the key. A 8-3/4 will take a bunch of power, but if you are racing it often (and hooking) it will eventually break.

I wouldn't jump on the Dana "bandwagon" w/o really taking a look at what you WILL be doing with the car.

My car may see some track time as well, and has some pretty good power, but it sure isn't going to be often enough to worry about the 8-3/4 breaking, or spending the cash on a Dana.