weight savings dana to ford

Jim Hawkins · 11-01-2013, 08:16 PM

How much lighter is a ford 9" over a dana 60? Same width, lightweight steel spool and axles in both and a aluminum center in the ford. Properly braced for a super stock car.

Ed Carpenter · 11-01-2013, 08:37 PM

Jim I asked this question last year. This is an example of the answer I got. Most were in this area. I didn't do it after finding out the cost to do it. The ole Dana is going to have to go a few more years.

Changed my dana to a 9 in this winter. Comparable parts lightened axles , steel spool, new housing from Moser,and an alum case. Total savings 40 lbs.

Jim Hawkins · 11-02-2013, 12:06 PM

Well for 40lbs. that comes out to about $100.00 per pound. I think my old dana will have to be just fine. Just not many gear choices.

Jeff Lee · 11-02-2013, 04:33 PM

When comparing weights, don't forget CM axle tubes are an option for the Dana. Thick wall truck MS tubes are really heavy!

Jim Hawkins · 11-02-2013, 09:27 PM

Yes mine has oem thick tubes, came out of a 1 ton van. Still alot of $$$ to change over. May get a more updated car someday. This car was a modified car built in the seventies with ladder bars and a dana. Even still had the 277" motor and 5 speed when I bought it!

Ed Carpenter · 11-02-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hawkins

Yes mine has oem thick tubes, came out of a 1 ton van. Still alot of $$$ to change over. May get a more updated car someday. This car was a modified car built in the seventies with ladder bars and a dana. Even still had the 277" motor and 5 speed when I bought it!

Jim mine was done in 79 so I think were in the same boat. On the other hand its still under there in one piece right? ☺

11-01-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
Jim Hawkins Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 198 Likes: 89 Liked 115 Times in 35 Posts	weight savings dana to ford How much lighter is a ford 9" over a dana 60? Same width, lightweight steel spool and axles in both and a aluminum center in the ford. Properly braced for a super stock car.

11-01-2013, 08:37 PM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: weight savings dana to ford Jim I asked this question last year. This is an example of the answer I got. Most were in this area. I didn't do it after finding out the cost to do it. The ole Dana is going to have to go a few more years. Changed my dana to a 9 in this winter. Comparable parts lightened axles , steel spool, new housing from Moser,and an alum case. Total savings 40 lbs. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

11-02-2013, 12:06 PM	#3
Jim Hawkins Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 198 Likes: 89 Liked 115 Times in 35 Posts	Re: weight savings dana to ford Well for 40lbs. that comes out to about $100.00 per pound. I think my old dana will have to be just fine. Just not many gear choices.

11-02-2013, 04:33 PM	#4
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: weight savings dana to ford When comparing weights, don't forget CM axle tubes are an option for the Dana. Thick wall truck MS tubes are really heavy! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-02-2013, 09:27 PM	#5
Jim Hawkins Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 198 Likes: 89 Liked 115 Times in 35 Posts	Re: weight savings dana to ford Yes mine has oem thick tubes, came out of a 1 ton van. Still alot of $$$ to change over. May get a more updated car someday. This car was a modified car built in the seventies with ladder bars and a dana. Even still had the 277" motor and 5 speed when I bought it!

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