Finally pulling the trigger on parts!
There's no sense in upgrading the 10-bolt. Maybe if it was a bolt-on car, you could spend the money and try your luck. But I'm not driving a spool on the street. lol
10-bolt is the lightest. 12-bolts are maybe 30lbs heavier? A 9" is about the same but stronger. S60 is a little more than that, and somewhere between a 12-bolt and 9" in strength.
I like the S60. Good engineered solution that's good enough for most cars.
If you need a rear to withstand huge huge power, something like a MWC Fabbed 9" would be best.
10-bolt is the lightest. 12-bolts are maybe 30lbs heavier? A 9" is about the same but stronger. S60 is a little more than that, and somewhere between a 12-bolt and 9" in strength.
I like the S60. Good engineered solution that's good enough for most cars.
If you need a rear to withstand huge huge power, something like a MWC Fabbed 9" would be best.
I've heard Carl @ CRP is a pleasure to deal with too.
There's no sense in upgrading the 10-bolt. Maybe if it was a bolt-on car, you could spend the money and try your luck. But I'm not driving a spool on the street. lol
10-bolt is the lightest. 12-bolts are maybe 30lbs heavier? A 9" is about the same but stronger. S60 is a little more than that, and somewhere between a 12-bolt and 9" in strength.
I like the S60. Good engineered solution that's good enough for most cars.
If you need a rear to withstand huge huge power, something like a MWC Fabbed 9" would be best.
10-bolt is the lightest. 12-bolts are maybe 30lbs heavier? A 9" is about the same but stronger. S60 is a little more than that, and somewhere between a 12-bolt and 9" in strength.
I like the S60. Good engineered solution that's good enough for most cars.
If you need a rear to withstand huge huge power, something like a MWC Fabbed 9" would be best.
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If you're at 800+rwhp everything is a wear item. So I'm not sure it matters much if one is slightly stronger or whatever.
Below 600rwhp, most everything will last, sans the 10-bolt.
Below 600rwhp, most everything will last, sans the 10-bolt.
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And the winner is the Dr. Between the 12-bolt, 9" and the S60 the S60 is the strongest. The penalty is the additional weight. If You want strength and lightweight prepare to dig deeper in Your wallet.
Also the 60 series Dana rears have been used in thousands of Chevy trucks.
This by no means is the "end all" solution for every application. But for the dollars spent vs durability it is an excellent solution in lots of hot rods.
Carl
Jake, have you considered relocating the coils ...?
Getting the coils of the valve covers will go a long way in cleaning up the engine compartment, and it makes spark plug access a snap.
Getting the coils of the valve covers will go a long way in cleaning up the engine compartment, and it makes spark plug access a snap.
Seems to be a very true statement. Seems like anything above 600 has more maintenance than miles. They become shop cars, not driven cars.
I think all cars of this caliber should be taken out of the get to and fro from work crap and garaged if possible. Not to mention not driven in the rain unless your caught in it lol. Too much weekend and cool night time to be had. 