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Bouvers
10-16-2007, 03:17 PM
Hey I have a question it seems everybody goes to a 12 bolt moser when ever they upgrade from their stock 10 bolt... why is that... is it simply because its the easiest one to put in. or is it truly the strongest... I've heard that a ford 9" is actually stronger then the moser 12 bolt true or false? whats the most bulletproof rear end out there?

Jays00ss
10-16-2007, 06:16 PM
I just bought a custom Brand new 9" rear end. I got the Moser case and 35 spline axles. I then added the Strange Pro Nodular case with Motive Performance 4.30 Gears and a Detroit locker. I think Moser has the better case and axles but Strange make a better 3rd member.
Strange makes a Dana 60 for the fbody, They are Ideally the best rear end you can get however, I have researched that the torque arm mount is not that good on the strange housing and the rear end housing is tweaking under extreme conditions. + you have to do a few more things to get them to fit (shorten the drive line, send in your backing plates to get welded to the axles or purchase new ones), And they have a back order of 4-5 weeks.
Unless you have over 1000 hp which I highly doubt, the moser 9" with 35 spline axles is more than enough. They have been around long enough to prove themselves. I would not recommend a 12 bolt with a 6 speed the 9" has a much better torque arm design and the gears will remain quiet. + the 12 bolt has a 8.75 ring gear and the 9" has a 9" ring gear. They are the industry standard for racing.

Bouvers
10-16-2007, 07:12 PM
i have a question as to why you said you wouldn't recomend a 12 bolt with a 6 speed... ?

nevermind re-ready the post makes sense to me now... :P

astyles
10-16-2007, 07:24 PM
i have a question as to why you said you wouldn't recomend a 12 bolt with a 6 speed... ?

thay dont take the beating from the launches as well......a4 is not as harsh

Bouvers
10-16-2007, 08:00 PM
so does moser make a 9" rear end or just the 8.75" 12 bolt? Also you said you changed out your ring to a 9"... does this mean you have to change out your whole guts like the ring AND pinion? or can you just change out the ring end of story?
One last question (for now) if you upgraded your axles to 35 spline what did it come with originally?

Jays00ss
10-16-2007, 08:28 PM
so does moser make a 9" rear end or just the 8.75" 12 bolt? Also you said you changed out your ring to a 9"... does this mean you have to change out your whole guts like the ring AND pinion? or can you just change out the ring end of story?
One last question (for now) if you upgraded your axles to 35 spline what did it come with originally?

Moser makes them both, A GM 12 bolt (It has 12 bolts holding the rearend cover on and it has a 8.75" ring gear) and the Ford 9" (It does not have a rear cover, and has a 9" ring gear). I changed (removed) my complete 10 bolt rear end (Housing and all) and replaced (installed) it with a New moser Ford 9" housing, New moser 35 spline axles and a Strange 3rd member "Pumpkin" with the detroit locker and new gears installed.
35 spline axles are about the strongest you can buy. You can also buy through moser a 28, 31, or 33 spline axles. They make a 40 spline but typically for extremely High horsepower pro mod type cars and are very expensive. Without getting to technical,the more splines you have, the stonger the axle is.
The stock 10 bolt (It has 10 bolts holding the rear cover on) in our cars has a 28 spline axle and a 7.5" ring gear. You can not change the size of the gears (ring gear, Its always going to be 7.5") in the 10 bolt, but you can change the gear ratio (3.73, 3.90, 4.10's etc....).
In order to "upgrade" axle's to more splines, you also have to change your posi unit to accomodate the different size splines. In my new rear end, I got a 35 spline detroit locker to accomodate the 35 spline axles. Make sense?

Hamrhead
10-16-2007, 11:50 PM
A Strange S60 is the strongest but not always the best. Being new it is limited by gear choices. The 9" is made by several companies out there. Moser is the most common then there is Currie, Billingsley(not anymore) and some others. The 9" will not fit as well as a 12 bolt but will withstand a lot more. By not fitting I mean it will take some effort, not that it won't fit! The Currie 9" is nice but require LT1 brakes for fitment. If you are N/A then the S60 isworth looking at but if you are FI then look at the 9"! If you plan on staying around 400 then just go with a 12 bolt. Most people go with Moser because it is the most common and usually the most affordable. Just a note, the Billingsley uses a Strange center section.

Firebirdjones
10-17-2007, 06:45 PM
I avoid Moser like the plague. Had to many problems with their housings. Not to mention other issues,,,,long story I can't simply explain.

Moser cast their housings in house,,,where as Strange and Currie both have another company cast their housings (outside supplier) and I have found them to be better quality.

I prefer to deal with Strange. I also prefer the 12 bolt, I just like to keep it all GM. But I have built 12 bolts for 6 speed cars that run well into the 10's and last just fine. They can take the abuse if built "properly."

Eaton makes a nice clutch style posi unit that is rebuildable and stout, with 33 spline axles, C-clip eliminator axles etc...

12 bolts rob less HP than the 9 inch due to the placement of the pinion gear in relation to the ring gear,,,this give the 9 inch a slight strength advantage at the cost of robbing some HP to the wheels.
I like the 9 inch, they have their place, but the only use I have for them is in a full blown race car, dirt modified car, Nascar, etc,,,,,where gear changes are an every weekend endeaver.

Wesman
10-17-2007, 07:09 PM
Everyone always says the Ford 9" is definitely stronger than the 12 bolt, but has anyone on here actually broken a 12 bolt with bolt ons or H/C?? Can't say I recall anyone saying they've broken one, I think the 9" is just overkill unless you're running a fully built motor or FI/Nitrous.

Firebirdjones
10-17-2007, 07:23 PM
I have broken a stock 12 bolt in my chevelle, but thats a different beast all together, with a 4,108 lbs. race weight and a BBC with alot of grunt,,,after building the 12 bolt to take the punishment, it has lasted for the last 12 years of racing just fine.

As far as an LS1 with just heads and cam,,,,even a small shot of nitrous,,,,if built properly it would take alot of doing to break it,,,like I said, my buddy has his going high 10's, in a full weight 4'th gen, and it's living fine.

If you think about it,,,,all the high HP chevrolet's that came out of Detroit during the musclecar heyday used the 12 bolt,,,and alot of these cars were converted to Stock Eliminator and Super Stock NHRA class racing using the 12 bolts, these cars dipped into the 10 second range back then, and they weren't feather weights,,,we are talking about some heavy cars.

I run the 12 bolt in 4 different cars and don't have a problem with it at all. But I do like a few things about the 9 inch,,,,just don't have a use for it in a street car though.

Jays00ss
10-17-2007, 09:23 PM
I have broken a stock 12 bolt in my chevelle, but thats a different beast all together, with a 4,108 lbs. race weight and a BBC with alot of grunt,,,after building the 12 bolt to take the punishment, it has lasted for the last 12 years of racing just fine.

As far as an LS1 with just heads and cam,,,,even a small shot of nitrous,,,,if built properly it would take alot of doing to break it,,,like I said, my buddy has his going high 10's, in a full weight 4'th gen, and it's living fine.

If you think about it,,,,all the high HP chevrolet's that came out of Detroit during the musclecar heyday used the 12 bolt,,,and alot of these cars were converted to Stock Eliminator and Super Stock NHRA class racing using the 12 bolts, these cars dipped into the 10 second range back then, and they weren't feather weights,,,we are talking about some heavy cars.

I run the 12 bolt in 4 different cars and don't have a problem with it at all. But I do like a few things about the 9 inch,,,,just don't have a use for it in a street car though.

I have nothing against the 12 bolt at all. In fact I have had many and still do in my Big block powered 71 SS El Camino. All I was trying to point out is the 12 bolt torque arm mount in our f-body is not as good as the 9" and the six speed puts more abuse on it makeing the gears whine. The auto does not beat up the rear as bad and the gears remain quiet.
I will quote Bob at EPP.

"Put a 12 bolt into a early Chevelle, Nova, Camaro, etc and you can beat the crap out of it, and not hurt anything. Put one into one of our cars with a torque arm, make a couple 4000 to 5000 dragstrip launches, and I can just about guarantee you'll pick up gear noise. If it is a drag only car, you'll never know or care about the gear noise. Drive your car home from the track, and the noise will drive you nuts. I feel the torque arm stresses the 12 bolt housing, causing distortion. We have never seen this happen with the 9 inch housing.
Exotic Performance Plus strongly recommends the Moser nine inch. This rear is even tougher than the Moser 12 bolt, and the horsepower of the late model F Body cars keeps escalating every year, which requires a very strong rear. With the recent introduction of the 6.2L GM aluminum block and the excellent flowing 6.2 litre heads, the horsepower of these cars is going to just keep climbing at a very fast pace.The nine inch will handle the power, plus we prefer the way the torque arm is bolted to the nine inch in the same way the oem rear-end is attached. (This is the only good thing about the stock 10 bolt...) The Moser 12 bolt uses four short bolts to attach the torque arm, and they have a habit of loosening up, even when loc-tite is used. Why the nine inch is stronger than the 12 bolt. The 9-inch has an internal rear-pinion support that also supports the gear end of the pinion to limit gear deflection under high torque loads. This seems to be the major reason why the 9 inch doesn't start whining after high rpm clutch dumps, when the 12 bolt will pick up noise.The 9-inch locates its pinion gear lower on the ring gear to improve tooth contact, than the 12 bolt does.The 9-inch has a 0.125-inch larger ring-gear diameter and internal pinion support than the 12 bolt does. This is not much of a difference, but it is worth noting."
That is all I was trying to point out.

Jays00ss
10-17-2007, 09:56 PM
Regarding the statement above. My car is a street/strip car. I will keep modding it to go faster. I have a 6 speed and I believe the 9" is a better rear end for our f-body. I can't stand gear whine, and That is why I went with the 9". They are cheaper, Easier to work on and change 3rd members out.
Yes, the 12 bolt will probably not break, They are great rear ends. However I have researched this topic endlessly and I think the 9" is a better choice for our cars for the reasons outlined above in my previous post(s).

Firebirdjones
10-18-2007, 05:08 AM
Regarding the statement above. My car is a street/strip car. I will keep modding it to go faster. I have a 6 speed and I believe the 9" is a better rear end for our f-body. I can't stand gear whine, and That is why I went with the 9". They are cheaper, Easier to work on and change 3rd members out.
Yes, the 12 bolt will probably not break, They are great rear ends. However I have researched this topic endlessly and I think the 9" is a better choice for our cars for the reasons outlined above in my previous post(s).
Well we were talking about breakage possibilites, but if you want to switch the subject to gear noise, here is what I have found.
If you are having gear whine it's more than likely due to improper setup. Mine have been quiet since I switched to strange housings. The moser housings were not square on a Jig, causing misalignment. Go to a Strange and the problem is solved, this explaination can get involved so I won't go into detail.

The torque arm is a source of noise transfer no matter which rearend you use. I find that most people go to an aftermarket torque arm and thats where some problems start. As these are generally installed with poly mounts, or even a more solid heim jount,,,such a solid connection will transfer noise no matter what rearend or transmission you have. Some assemblers, and even moser themselves believe that using a Motive gear set is the solution because they run quieter,,,,but this is only a bandaid for the real problem. Motive gears are made of a softer material and make less noise,,,,,so why put an insuperior gear set in the car when the real problem is either the housing or torque arm setup being used.
I use nothing but Richmond gears,,,mine are all quiet, even in the 12 bolts we have done for the 4th gens.
They can be quiet if done properly. Simply slapping a gear set in there and checking gear patterns with marking compound does not get it done. This is the way most shops will do it,,,because they do not want to take the time to use a pinion depth gauge and set things up accoring to the gear manufacture specs. Then when you get a moser housing that isn't square it only compounds the problem.

Jays00ss
10-18-2007, 09:34 AM
This whole thread stared out in wanting to know the best or most bulletproof rear end. I have run the Ford 9" in all of my race cars (drag racing). They are proven to be a stronger rear end. In my experience being around racing, about 20 years or so,
I would say of the local racers I have been around, at least 85% of circle track and 75% of the drag racers have the 9". That must say something about them. Look at top fuel, funny cars, pro stock cars. They all have derivatives of the ford 9".
Like I said before, I have nothing against the 12 bolt. I have had and continue to have them. I am a GM, Chevy guy, through and through. I have had over 20 muscle cars from big and small block Chevelles, Novas, Camaros, chevy 2's, and Elcaminos. Most of them have had a 12 bolts. However, the 9" is just a better rear-end.
If we get down to it, the Dana 60 is even better. It has a 9.75" ring gear. They are in all the 1 ton trucks (must say something about their durability). alot of my buddies run them in their drag cars.
Yes, I am new to the 4th generation f-bodys. I am more of an old school 60's-and 70's muscle car guy. I have asked around at the track, Read numorous Internet articles, talked at the car cruise scenes, asked different manufactures, Talked to rear end and differential shops and the consensus among every group of people is to run the 9" in the 4th gen f-body because of the torque arm mount.
Don't want to piss you off, We just have different opinions on this subject.

Firebirdjones
10-18-2007, 09:45 AM
You're not upsetting anyone that I know of. But as far as the torque arm mount is concerned they both are mounted in a similar fassion, no difference there really. They both mount to the center section, making the torque arm capable of transfering noise in either case.

I was never disputing the point that the 9 inch is or isn't stronger,,,,I just stated that for a street car it's probably overkill and it robs HP.

Whether that makes it better is just a matter of opinion. I don't hate the 9 inch,,,I currently run one in my 56 Nomad.

But for a simple street car that runs in the 10's a 12 bolt will get it done fine, been there and done that.

Jays00ss
10-18-2007, 10:46 AM
Me too, Been there and done that as well. Like I said I have had many 12 bolts in my older muscle cars. 9" is just better suited for a m-6 F-body.

Firebirdjones
10-18-2007, 02:09 PM
Me too, Been there and done that as well. Like I said I have had many 12 bolts in my older muscle cars. 9" is just better suited for a m-6 F-body.

I still don't see how you figure that last statement. It's really personal preference I guess.

Firebirdjones
10-18-2007, 02:19 PM
What I do like seeing is more people asking about them for these F-bodies, since the factory 7.5 inch 10 bolt is inadequat for even a stocker.

GM really dropped the ball in that area. What I see alot of is 600 HP 4th gens forsale that are still running the stock 10 bolt. Seems most people start these serious builds on the wrong end of the car.

If some of these people ever experienced a rearend explosion at speed they may think twice about that decision.

Zboner
10-18-2007, 02:35 PM
i bought moser cause Strange had a 3-4 week back order.

Jays00ss
10-18-2007, 02:54 PM
What I do like seeing is more people asking about them for these F-bodies, since the factory 7.5 inch 10 bolt is inadequat for even a stocker.

GM really dropped the ball in that area. What I see alot of is 600 HP 4th gens forsale that are still running the stock 10 bolt. Seems most people start these serious builds on the wrong end of the car.

If some of these people ever experienced a rear end explosion at speed they may think twice about that decision.

I totally agree with this. Everyone wants the high hp, but they don't take the time to build the drive train to support it. I have always built the drive train first, then did all the go fast goodies to the engine. Then you never have to worry about it again. I have personally seen at least 3 people with 10 bolts grenade theirs on the starting line at the track. They insist on getting the cam, heads, etc... then leaving their 10 bolt in there with 4.11 gears and then run DOT slicks. It is Not a good combination and just a matter of time and inconvenience when it does break.
The 10 bolt is an adequate rear end for stock street use, but if you like to go to the local strip every now and then you better know a buddy with a truck and trailer.

Hamrhead
10-18-2007, 04:09 PM
Build your car for the intended end result. It will be cheaper in the long run. If you will end the modding at 500hp then go with a nice 12 bolt. If you may want to hang with the big dogs and go for 1000+ then get a well built 9" with a spool. Lockers are nice but will still break.

Bouvers
10-19-2007, 12:48 PM
well money isn't really an issue if it means I have to wait a bit longer to get the better rear end I'll wait longer simple as that.
I have a few questions regarding the previous posts. You seem to all agree that Strange makes the better housing... housing for what just the 3rd member or everything?
I'm really new at this sorry, but for now you'll have to put up with me could someone tell me what to look for or just give me a picture of the torque arm?
How much horsepower loss can you expect from a 12 bolt as oppose to a 9" if we're talking 10 hp over 500hp thats pretty minimal for having a stronger (perhaps quieter) rear end...
Also I was thinking of loading up my car with BMR parts for the suspension lower control arms, torque arms and what have you will there be mounting problems with any aftermarket rearends... or can I get them now and put them on my stock 10 bolt and then take them off and put them back together with an aftermarket one in place? no difference?
Again I'm new at this and I understand things better when I see them so if you guys can scrounge up pictures that would be GREATLY appreciated thanks!

Firebirdjones
10-19-2007, 07:59 PM
well money isn't really an issue if it means I have to wait a bit longer to get the better rear end I'll wait longer simple as that.
I have a few questions regarding the previous posts. You seem to all agree that Strange makes the better housing... housing for what just the 3rd member or everything?
I'm really new at this sorry, but for now you'll have to put up with me could someone tell me what to look for or just give me a picture of the torque arm?
How much horsepower loss can you expect from a 12 bolt as oppose to a 9" if we're talking 10 hp over 500hp thats pretty minimal for having a stronger (perhaps quieter) rear end...
Also I was thinking of loading up my car with BMR parts for the suspension lower control arms, torque arms and what have you will there be mounting problems with any aftermarket rearends... or can I get them now and put them on my stock 10 bolt and then take them off and put them back together with an aftermarket one in place? no difference?
Again I'm new at this and I understand things better when I see them so if you guys can scrounge up pictures that would be GREATLY appreciated thanks!


Yes, I prefer the strange 12 bolt housings, they are of better quality, and made by a different supplier.
The moser 12 bolt housings are manufactured by moser themselves, and I had a serious issue of gear noise with them. After 3 gear sets I got wise and put the housing on a jig,,,carrier bearing caps were not true with the intersection point for the pinion gear,,,,hope that makes sense. But it was causing gear alignment issues, within 10 miles every gear set would whine like a school bus, and the gears were ruined.

Talked to moser several times about the issue, they didn't want to hear it. Got tired of the poor service and low quality (and a few other reasons) so I jumped to Strange.

Housing made by outside supplier,(can't remember the name off the top of my head) but I have found this housing to be true, better quality, no gear whine anymore using Richmond gears. I have been happy with Strange ever since.

Other little things that bothered me about Moser housings is they didn't come with the metal tabs to hold the brake lines on the axle tubes. I ended up stamping some out of steel and welding them to the tubes in the proper places. I went (and still do) go through alot of trouble to make these 12 bolts look like a factory install, with the correct tabs, clips, bolts etc....and they take alot of prep and modifying to do so.

As far as the 9 inch housings go,,,,I have never seen a problem with these housings from any supplier. Just a sheetmetal housing that doesn't have as many critical areas that have to be spot on, kinda hard to screw that up. And since the 3rd member is a seperate piece all together,,,and in some cases people go with genuine Ford 3rd members instead of aftermarket ones to try to save a little dough,,,,which would explain why so many people say the 9 inch rearends are quiet,,,,,you have taken alot of aftermarket manufacture tolerances out of the equation. And I have found the aftermarket 3rd members to be excellent. With that said it's easy to see why most of the 9 inch installs are quiet.

INMY01TA
10-21-2007, 11:04 AM
12 bolt is really all you need for an A4/400. (I prefer Strange over Moser) I know lots of guys with 9-10 second cars with them. For M6, if you see lotta track time with low 60s 9 inch would be better choice. I have a Strange 12 my M6, never broke yet but makes lots of noise.

splitfinger09
10-22-2007, 04:29 PM
So what exactly happens when your stock 10 bolt goes...at speed and at takeoff? Is it just as simple as replacing the 10 bolt or do other things break along with the rear end? Basically im wondering am I going to cause alot of damage when (if) my 10 bolt goes? Also whats the catch with this rear end besides having to add a center section? How much does the third member cost? http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/performance_parts/index.html?item=1116 .
Thanks for the help.

ARDLS1
10-23-2007, 01:05 PM
The strongest rear available is the Strange S60. It uese the DANA 60 gear set. The 9inch is great because of the quick gear change. We sell both. I have a 12 bolt Moser rear end and I will be changing to the Strange S60.

Firebirdjones
10-23-2007, 04:09 PM
So what exactly happens when your stock 10 bolt goes...at speed and at takeoff? Is it just as simple as replacing the 10 bolt or do other things break along with the rear end? Basically im wondering am I going to cause alot of damage when (if) my 10 bolt goes? Also whats the catch with this rear end besides having to add a center section? How much does the third member cost? http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/performance_parts/index.html?item=1116 .
Thanks for the help.

I can tell you an example that happened while I was driving a buddies car. An LT1 powered 355 with Lingenfelter heads, cam, and all the bolt ons. 6 speed car with the stock 10 bolt and 4.10 gears. It was a stout street car still carrying all the accessories that ran low 11's at 118 mph through a mufflex 4 inch exhaust and drag radials.
He had broken the 10 bolt before but nothing like this. Going for either 3rd or 4th gear (can't remember) but in any case, I was already moving at a good clip, and when I hit that gear I heard a loud boom, the rearend exploded in spectacular fashion, shoving the driveshaft forward and busting the tailhousing off of the transmission, spilling tranny fluid all over the track, which got on the back tires and nearly turned me into the wall. I could have wiped the entire car out and/or the car in the other lane, but I was lucky enough to get the car slowed down.
This little mishap destroyed the 6 speed, driveshaft and the rearend in one shot.
It's one reason why I don't care for guys building 600 hp cars that are so common now, and running the stock 10 bolt. Because I know if I am the guy in the other lane that gets his $30,000 ride taken out because the moron in the other lane didn't want to flip the bill for a decent rearend,,,,,I am going to be pretty pissed off. :toetap:

After that butt pucker incident, I don't care for the stock 10 bolts these cars come with even with a stock motor.

Bouvers
10-23-2007, 04:20 PM
so how much $ for that s60 strange with the dana 60 gears...
also could I in theory get the axle's for the moser 9 inch with some heavy duty splines, and then throw in the strange 9 inch pumpkin? or even that s60 or am I still not getting this... do they have to come as a complete rear end? I suppose the only reason I would do that is because presumably the moser axles are cheaper then strange but if it won't save a lot of money then I might as well just get the superior rear end for the whole thing.
any inputs?

Jays00ss
10-23-2007, 04:32 PM
so how much $ for that s60 strange with the dana 60 gears...
also could I in theory get the axle's for the moser 9 inch with some heavy duty splines, and then throw in the strange 9 inch pumpkin? or even that s60 or am I still not getting this... do they have to come as a complete rear end? I suppose the only reason I would do that is because presumably the moser axles are cheaper then strange but if it won't save a lot of money then I might as well just get the superior rear end for the whole thing.
any inputs?

Like I said before. The strange Dana 60 is stout however I have read that the torque arm mount on these is tweaking the housing and causing gear whine..
You will have to do some more mods to put one in. The driveshaft needs to be shortend 1.62 inches or you have to buy a new aftermarket drive line. You have to send in your exciter rings (If you have a 4 channel rear or "Traction control") and brake backing plates to Strange to have them put on the axles before hand or buy new ones through strange for $350. + Strange typically has a 4-5 week backorder. Not in a hurry guess it doesn't matter much.
The installls for all 3 of these rear ends is almost identical, except the shortened driveshaft for the s60.
Its all up to you however read more into it, Like I said before in my previous posts. My car is a street/ strip car. From what I have read, been told, and What I went with is a 9" simply because they are indeed strong, and the torque arm mount is about the best choice between the 3. A tweaked houseing from a bad torque arm mount will cause a Horible whine or Howl in the rear end. Drag car only? no problem. Like to take the Misses with you on a cruise? It gets really annoying. TRUST ME!!!

Jays00ss
10-23-2007, 04:39 PM
so how much $ for that s60 strange with the dana 60 gears...
also could I in theory get the axle's for the moser 9 inch with some heavy duty splines, and then throw in the strange 9 inch pumpkin? or even that s60 or am I still not getting this... do they have to come as a complete rear end? I suppose the only reason I would do that is because presumably the moser axles are cheaper then strange but if it won't save a lot of money then I might as well just get the superior rear end for the whole thing.
any inputs?

For a Strange dana 60 set up the way I got my 9" it will run about $3100 not includeing the drive shaft shortning. I paid $2550 to my door for my custom 9" (35 spline axles, Pro nodular strange case, detroit locker, Motive Performance gears, exciter rings installed.)

Firebirdjones
10-24-2007, 03:43 PM
so how much $ for that s60 strange with the dana 60 gears...
also could I in theory get the axle's for the moser 9 inch with some heavy duty splines, and then throw in the strange 9 inch pumpkin? or even that s60 or am I still not getting this... do they have to come as a complete rear end? I suppose the only reason I would do that is because presumably the moser axles are cheaper then strange but if it won't save a lot of money then I might as well just get the superior rear end for the whole thing.
any inputs?

Yes you can piece them together,,,,thats the only way I do it. I just don't trust others to setup the ring and pinions correctly. I buy the bare strange housing and select the pieces I like to use. I don't like some of the stuff they use. In the end it's about the same price though.

Bottesini
11-04-2007, 07:39 PM
How do the 12 bolt, S60, and 9" compare as far as weight and parasitic loss ?

I am just starting to try and get my head wrapped into a new rear end for my car.

Firebirdjones
11-05-2007, 04:27 AM
The 12 bolt is the lightest of the 3 and also has the least parasitic loss of the 3.

The Dana 60 would be the heaviest of the 3, those things are pigs for sure. I went through one for a friend of mine who is doing a frame off on a 69 daytona with a factory dana 60,,,,we had to carry that thing out of the basement,,,it was definately a back breaker. I can pick up a complete 9 inch by myself and move it around but I don't care to try with a dana 60.

As far as parasitic loss between the 9 inch and the Dana,,,I can't say with certainty, both will take a little more HP to turn than the 12 bolt will. The difference isn't much.