Dana 60 or 9" (Jake)

[LAGNAF]

I thought I read a little about Jake having tube problems with his Dana 60 on here somewhere..

After Toms engine upgrade he's finally pulling the trigger on upgrading from his GM 10 Bolt..

He doesn't want to put "any Ford part in his car!"

We've read where pinion location on a 60 is more towards the centerline of the ring gear. Therefore taking less hp to turn. But the 60 is heavier.

The 9" has a pinion support bearing to keep the pinion gear from wanting to "crawl up" the ring gear. And it's lighter..

What do you guys think??

Jake, is yours a Strange housing??

Tome was looking at ordering a complete rear from Strange..

I said if he doesn't want a "Ford" 9" in his car.. To buy a Fab 9..

Thanks!
Dan

[LAGNAF]

more info on Nova that mite help for the voting..

700hp. over 600 tq. 500+ tq at 3000rpm. Trans brake, 3400# car race weight.

[CDMBill]

Aren't Dana's associated with Mopar's? Strange has a deal where they have created a 12 bolt 'pumpkin' that drops out like a nine inch but use GM 12 bolt ring and pinion gears with the purported benefits of the lower hypoid angle. Convenience and brand loaylty all in one package.

[BBR]

If it's ever gonna see a Drag Week, I'd do the 9. It's popular and spare parts would likely to be just a couple of pit stalls away should you have problems.

[tsanchez]

My car will never see a 9in ferd either so when my amc20 goes it will get a dana 60.

[LAGNAF]

If it's ever gonna see a Drag Week, I'd do the 9. It's popular and spare parts would likely to be just a couple of pit stalls away should you have problems.

Its gone to and finished every drag week since 06..

He does like the fact of getting gears/parts are easier for a 9"..

[Orange65]

Go with a 9". Every time I think of a Dana and DW, I think of the rat rod of a couple of years ago that was done when his went and he couldn't find parts. Ask Larson about rebuilding a 9" on the road- he did it this year.You can get parts at Walmart.

I read somewhere that the 12 bolt center section for the 9" wasn't that strong- on YB or somewhere...

[BBR]

Its gone to and finished every drag week since 06..

Oh we're talking about that Tom!

[Swede4]

I have a problem with both a Dana and a 9 inch; my wife won't let me talk about either one in front of our girls. Dana reminds her of the twenty-something next door and she has another problem with a 9 inch.
I can't believe I'm sharing this...

Hardy Handshakes - Swede

[LAGNAF]

I have a problem with both a Dana and a 9 inch; my wife won't let me talk about either one in front of our girls. Dana reminds her of the twenty-something next door and she has another problem with a 9 inch.
I can't believe I'm sharing this...

Hardy Handshakes - Swede

she's just not used to ONLY 9"..... right??

[alain]

For ease of attaining parts in the middle of Bumf&*K Anywhere, I'd go with the 9".

Pfff.....Dana's, 9 inches, kilo's.....you gotta watch what ya sayin' around here,

[dieselgeek]

Hubers did some testing on a 9" versus a beefed up 8.8, the 9" sucked 60whp more than the 8.8. Just a point of reference.

[JeffMcKC]

8.8s are the Shtt lots of bracing needed.

[JeffMcKC]

I have a FAB 9 housing in mild steel plain with no housing ends on it I will let go cheaper than a new one PM me if you want it

[LAGNAF]

I have a FAB 9 housing in mild steel plain with no housing ends on it I will let go cheaper than a new one PM me if you want it

I just emailed Tom to let him know..

I just can't believe his 10bolt with stock axles has lasted this long!! His days are numbered now tho!!