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jimi · 07-02-2017, 12:01 AM

In 1988 I Decided to install a Dana 60 in my 62 dodge. I was running 11.80's @ 3700# was tired of worrying if this was my last pass on a 8 3/4 gear set, my luck it would have broke in the final at a national event. Any way I built a real 66 Dana 60 housing strange axles and spool Richmond 4:88 gears etc. never broke another part in that car. That rear differential in now in my 64 Plymouth AA/SA with a new gear set and bearings just because!
When I installed the Dana in my 62 dodge in 1988 I did it at the track (englishtown) made my first pass with the 8 3/4 , installed the Dana and drive shaft made another pass the car went .012 quicker !! My Dana was about 22# over all heavier then the 8 3/4.
I would never suggest using an 8 3/4 over a Dana 60.

FYI at the allstars race 2 weeks ago my uncle broke his 8 3/4 in his c/sa barracuda and destroyed his transmission case in the process. It is a pro trans with the band modifications etc. the case alone is 1/3 the cost of setting up a Dana 60. His car will be getting a Dana 60 this year as well.

07-02-2017, 12:01 AM	#9
jimi Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 239 Likes: 7 Liked 21 Times in 8 Posts	Re: 8 3/4 Chrysler pro gears? In 1988 I Decided to install a Dana 60 in my 62 dodge. I was running 11.80's @ 3700# was tired of worrying if this was my last pass on a 8 3/4 gear set, my luck it would have broke in the final at a national event. Any way I built a real 66 Dana 60 housing strange axles and spool Richmond 4:88 gears etc. never broke another part in that car. That rear differential in now in my 64 Plymouth AA/SA with a new gear set and bearings just because! When I installed the Dana in my 62 dodge in 1988 I did it at the track (englishtown) made my first pass with the 8 3/4 , installed the Dana and drive shaft made another pass the car went .012 quicker !! My Dana was about 22# over all heavier then the 8 3/4. I would never suggest using an 8 3/4 over a Dana 60. FYI at the allstars race 2 weeks ago my uncle broke his 8 3/4 in his c/sa barracuda and destroyed his transmission case in the process. It is a pro trans with the band modifications etc. the case alone is 1/3 the cost of setting up a Dana 60. His car will be getting a Dana 60 this year as well.