Stuffing a Strange s60 Dana 60 rear end in my 1968 Dodge Dart! Pt.1

A brand new Strange engineering S60 Dana 60 rear for my Mopar muscle car. My small block mopar 1968 Dodge Dart will benefit from the upgrades in this Dana 60 rear end, thing like 40 spline axels, a full spool and a 4:30 gear ratio. Drag race and street car action!

[@daviddevaney2157]

Keeping me motivated North of Seattle . I like plain folk and easy explanations, all common sense right out of the garage don't stop now.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 right on bro! Thanks for watching🇨🇦🍻

[@4ondflor]

What a gorgeous piece, I can’t believe you’re heading for power levels that will test that thing - can’t wait to see where this goes

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Well it is a bit over kill. Lol. Better to over build than under!

[@451dskots88]

6:53 The Sheep Dogs... Very cool. Love Canadian Music.

[@firebird70]

wicked upgrade !

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@451dskots88]

Ordering an S60 for my Dakota today. I Can't wait.

[@ShredGnar17]

Sicccccky sickyyy 🔥 cool hair bro

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@robertheymann5906]

Love the feeling of a spool, I can correct oversteer so much better with them.. Road racer 72 Scamp

[@Torquemonster440]

Awesome vid. I dig my S60. Same scenario. I couldn't justify dropping 2K upgrading my 8.75 when I got my S60 for $2,500. Never have to worry about it again, Its a good feeling. 🍻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yep you got it. And now I have a good street 8 3/4 for inventory hahha. Thanks for watching

[@Torquemonster440]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop Keep up the killer content bro! 🍻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻🍻

[@speedcrusader3779]

Live right by strange couple miles away they make some nice profits you got a nice one

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Oh....that is gonna give so much more grunt you won't believe it. Cool video, can't wait to see her all buttoned up and scaring you shitless!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother. Thanks for watching

[@JayGuitars1]

I notched my tank mate, worth it mate.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Nice

[@thomasward4505]

Speedway Motors sales an excellent disc brake upgrade for Chrysler rear ends. I bought one to replace my 10 inch by 2 and 1/2 drum brakes on my 8 and 3/4. They aren't very lightweight but the price was less than $400 shipped. The fit was excellent and they work great. However they were about 5 lb lighter each side than the drum brakes. And if you weigh your original driveshaft versus the aluminum one you will find there is not a lot of difference

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya not much difference but stock won’t do anymore. Thanks for watching

[@lilzach666]

Doing it right !!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

That Strange 60 looks great!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I thought so! Thanks bro

[@rolledbrim2326]

Beautiful car man, love seeing the progress on it. Keep it up!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@edmai6451]

When you want to get serious...get DANA SERIOUS👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 you know it bro!

[@pureblood2688]

I'm glad you gave a shout out to Cass (Dr. Diff). He's a good dude. S60 looks killer!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@jeffdiamond3900]

AIN'T NO PIG THERE. WHOLE HOG!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Awesome :)

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@moparnut6933]

Im looking forward to that driveshaft build.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 start tuned! Thanks for watching

[@canabox7112]

I bought a TA aluminum cover for my 8.5” 10 bolt. Then I watched a video by Gale Banks and immediately had buyers remorse. Maybe it’s a good thing it didn’t fit. They look cool though!

[@BBBILLY86]

rig or daily driver I'd be worried about Gale Banks findings. For an eigth mile car? Nope.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Brother, I love your channel and what you are doing with the car. Your local track scares the shat out of me, but I don't think you have mentioned anyone piling up at the end yet, so I guess I'm ok, BUT, I think you should go with the aluminum housing cover. At you current Tq. and Hp. I believe you will be fine, but once you stroke it and raise the compression, (and you know you will), you will need the extra bracing. I'm thinking you may also be looking into a fuel cell by then as well, but you can have your present tank scalloped to give room for the Dana with the big cover. If you decide to go INJECTION or think you will in the future, you may as well go straight to a fuel cell. One of the best jobs I have seen on a dart was years ago in Vegas. Same body. He cut the trunk floor out beyond the spare tire well and welded in a square tube box to the size for a early Mustang copy, (Made for fuel injected HP Pump in the tank. Put a rubber gasket between the tank and tubing to seal out tire smoke and shaped his own trunk floor. It not only looked great, but like it should have been stock!!! With the exception of having a port to the fuel fill and fuel pump.. Give it some thought. The space under the car was great and plenty room for the Dana strap back cover. Also, you are totally correct. Dr. Diff, (Cass) is a great guy and very helpful.. I've got many of his parts myself...

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya I think a fuel cell will happen eventually when it does that alu cover will be back on. Thanks for watching

[@rong4189]

Super nice stuff man! I gotta say I prefer the stock type cover on the Dana. Looks so classic Mopar!

[@mikestackhouse9001]

It immediately says "Power to the Pavement".

[@toddenglert4815]

Going to mosier Monday to pick my dana up for my 64 fury...all my cars have Dana's you won't hurt that rearend....dig your videos

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on sounds sweet man Thanks for check out the vids bro!

[@robertclymer6948]

WOW 40 spline axles!!!! I just pulled my full racing spool and replaced with a 31 spline Yukon Trac-Lok limited slip, Moser axles in a Nodular 9 in Ford and 4:11 gears. No problems with the 9 in, pretty much bullet proof. Mild built 460 with all the good parts, around 500 hp for street only now. Was an 8 sec 1/4 drag car, but for the street, that spool had to go so I can turn the car. No PS or PB Factory disc front drum rear. Selling the 67 Mustang S-code when all is done. Looking for a 67 or 68 Dart also. Cheers from Motown.

[@Zachsmoparandmashedpotatos]

Damnnnn son that’s wicked !

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother

[@JD-ck1zn]

Axel to Axel is 49.5"? That sounds big.

[@scotttracey3748]

That's a great upgrade for the Dart,Can't wait until the next race.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Me too! Thanks for watching

[@JJMite]

how much does the brakes add to the overall width of the diff? thinking about getting one for my 67 but id like to run the dr. diff 10.7" disc setup. any advice for taking measurements? I have mine mini tubbed and leafs relocated like yours Thanks for the help, love the car!!!

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Your darts a triple threat it sounds good goes good and looks awesome

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro!

[@bigbear5510]

Nice lookin' rear end!👍 I like that cover that came on the rear end, gives ya extra support on your bearing caps on them hard launches. Look forward to the next video. Keep up the great work!😎

[@johnnybrigham8154]

Looks really nice nice unit forsure you order it from were? Is your old drive shaft and new one the same length? Aluminum from who? Good luck. Ps are you going with synthetic rear end lube for it best oil I believe now.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ordered thru dr diff. I say in video, shop in Vancouver doing the shaft, they recommend non synthetic thansk for watching

[@georgecarrales5262]

Looks great, I have 1968 dodge Dana 60, I would like to know what u joint did you use, and if what u joint I need

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

1350 style u joints by strange

[@georgecarrales5262]

Thank you for time and important, love your Dart

[@nothingeverright]

Love the channel brother. Quality Content keep it up please!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on bro! Will do. Thanks for watching

[@jameshedman6301]

Love your car. I'm building a 68 dart too. I'm going down the same road as you. Do you have a build sheet on your Dana? I'm mini tubed and moved my springs in also. I'm going to order a Dana from Strange and having your measurements would be a big help. Thanks.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

All the info is in the video. Thanks for watching

[@jameshedman6301]

Could you tell me the measurements where your spring perches are mounted on your dana? I know you said the dana measured 49.5 inches from flange to flange. Again thanks for your help. I really enjoy all your info and the videos.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@jameshedman6301 my car has been mini tubbed so it’s about 3” inboard of stock. A differnt mini tubb may be a slightly differnt as the front hangers for the spring may not be in exact same place. Best to measure what you have 👍🏻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@jameshedman6301 you should also watch my video on pinion angle, spring perch angle I was firguring out what I needed to tell the diff builder so that video may be very helpful for you

[@jameshedman6301]

Thanks again for your help. Keep making the videos there awesome.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Nice piece I see you're I b.c I'm in Ottawa cool I like Canadian content how's the track in your neck of the woods

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

We use the front stretch of a circle track but it works! Check out some of race day vids! 🇨🇦

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop we're putting to gather a 88lx fox body with a chevy drive train 355sbc with power glide and tranny brake 4200 stall 4:11 gear spool 600 has all motor if we don't run 9s we're going to hit it 75 shot want to put a two step maybe rpm activation switch we have a electric shift in the tranny

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop oh she's called "the half breed steed"

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@darrenbrisson4336 I think your gunna need that shot, Better make it a 150!

[@darrenbrisson4336]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I was thinking hi to mid tens without nitrous can't wait to find out its the waiting for parts that slows you down this little 355 is a beast me I'm a total Mopar guy but I got a change to buy all the parts for 2500 bucks to build a engine that's worth 10,000 from the machine shop the guy Andre who built it does roundy round engines he builds championship winning engines this engine has kyptonite crank eagle rods Mallory pistons the main caps are bigger and beefier all roller dart 230 heads cars tubbed if it don't hit 9s we're spraying her lol!

[@JoseDiaz-if6hs]

I have a 🚚 dana 60 whit 4:88 gears from pro gear in my 72 demon whit a 451 big block on nitrous making 950hp plus and stock axles 32 splints never have a problem 3500lb car runs 5:40s in the 1/8 1.2s in 60ft and low 9s in the 1/4

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Sounds bad ass. Thanks for watching

[@atsidis]

Does this mean that there is a big block in the future?

[@TheLoverofhalo]

As much as I love the 383 and hemi big blocks, I think a stroker small block would be nasty in this big body

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

This is going to help for sure with your ETs. It might make it rough to dive on the street in terms of making turns as far as I know. But that's a nice, really nice piece of kit. I'm excited to see how much that helps on your ETs. You have enough HP to get better ETs, it's all the other little things to get that power on the track.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yep you got it. I don’t think the rear by its self will be a big change. Should be a bit better 60 foots tho. The big change will be the trans brake. As soon as the car is on the road and I’m breaking the new gears I’m offing parts for the brake. Thanks for watching as always bud!

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop You might be surprised at how well the rear does overall, yes the transbrake should be big, as I have said I know what I read and no more. You're losing so much torque with that old rear, now you're putting it into the track. You might have to work with your tire pressure. The cover that it came with offers extra rigidity but at your power levels it should be OK with the new one. I hope eventually you put it back on and put the tank in the trunk, especially with the new motor next year.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@BigDaddy-fx4nx hey Ill take a good surprise any day! Yes tank will go in trunk eventually.

[@FireoftheGreeks]

Shit just got REAL!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother

[@TheProchargedmopar]

Next winter a stroker then the next winter TURBO then the next winter after that a 3.55 gear. 😂. 👍💪

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya buddy. You get it. You get itttttttttt let’s go!!!

[@smilsmff]

oh no, i would use fuel cell in this case for sure

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya that’s prob gunna happen eventually.

[@FreakOlds]

Awesome! That’s some eye candy for sure! And one heck of a solid foundation to build upon. Those axles in the 8-3/4 that were twisting, were they factor axles or aftermarket? And keep the great videos coming. I’m getting all kinds of ideas. I’ve been watching here and when your videos pop on Facebook too. I’ve got a 69 swinger since 89, retirement in my sights and I’ve got the itch to get it rockin and rollin😎👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on my man! Thanks for watching! The 8 3/4 we aftermarket axels. From a good company too. Just too small for my 4500 launches. Your swinger sounds great! 👍🏻

[@firebird70]

how much HP and torque did you put thru your axles to bend them like that ? i have 30 splines in my GM 12 bolts and i am going for 600hp n/a atm, so im concerned i may need an upgrade too lol

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

530hp. Running slicks at the track. Check out a raceday vid! Thanks for watching

[@racecitypatriot5017]

I know you drive the car a lot on the street. Im guess thats why you stayed within the low 4.xx gearing. But as short as your track is maybe a 4.56 or even lower may help the car? Just my opinion. I can't remember what gear your in at the finish line or how many rpm's your turning at the line. It's a beautiful car and has come a long ways since I been watching. Keep up the great work my friend and ill keep watching.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya thought about 4:56 but being a street car 3500 is enough on the highway for me thanks for watching

[@MikeS-ci5qw]

Very nice. Curious to see what the rpm change is with the new gears!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya mee too! Thanks for watching

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Nice upgrade! You know you are pushing some power when you are twisting axle shafts. Maybe I missed it, but with the 4.30 gears are you planning on stepping up in tire size? Great Episode!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

For the street yes. But I’ll keep the 28 tall at the track for now to take advantage of them gears. Thanks for watching

[@brianhanel6897]

The right and three quarter is better in the a body it's probably going to slow the car and down

[@bdogjr7779]

Here's the BEEF. [DANA] I wonder if you'll notice any tire chirp going around corners now ?😎🎱☮🔊🖖👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I also wonder. Wait and see! 👍🏻🍻

[@tony52ssss]

Driveshaft needs to be shorten 1.22 inches.....been there and done it 3 times

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya getting a custom one.

[@thomasward4505]

Remember he changed his wheelbase a small amount

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@thomasward4505 you got it. Thanks for paying attention bro

[@andrewzachow7569]

dana 60s are 50# heavier than 8 3/4, is that the case here?

[@thomasward4505]

I bought a strange S60 to replace my 8 and 3/4 and it was about 30 pounds heavier. The strange casting is lighter than the original Dana 60

[@cesareomendez6794]

I would love the same exact dif as this!! Can you please share how much it set you back? Just to see if I could consider it as a possibility or just a pipe dream!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Depends on option. Jump on dr diffs site and build what you want, it has a running total as you go thru.

[@cesareomendez6794]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop will do chief!

[@cesareomendez6794]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop i have another question. I noticed you are using the mopar aluminum valve covers. I just got a new set myself. Can you guide me how you go about opening hole for pcv valve in cover? Also the supplied grommet works with stock type pcv valve? Or did you use another type. Thank you!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@cesareomendez6794 mine came like this but a drill would work, not sure about the grommet you have but the one I have works with a simple hole.

[@robertinscoe2379]

Don't know how that spool is going to work out for street driving. The one I had was just too slick on any kind of turn, for sure go nice and slow till you see how the Dart act's. Mine was in a pickup truck and had all kinds of wheel hop, ended up switching out to a locker and just stay off the gas in any kind of a turn.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yep learning curve. Thanks for watching

[@brianhanel6897]

The right and three quarter would have lasted just as long andbe much lighter

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Not for what I have planned.

[@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143]

Saludos, una pregunta. Cuál es la diferencia de peso ?

[@MrMBAlexander]

Box those spring perches.

[@c.wdervin5987]

the million dollar question if money wasn't the issue: strange, moser, or mark williams????? HELP!!!! i own a 70 charger rt making 750 hp...

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

This is the only Dana I have bought but Seems to be very nice and the s60 housing is awesome! I am happy with it for sure!

[@TheSilverDartRacing]

now you're getting serious. I'm on the edge with 31 spline 456 gear spool 8+3/4 1350 yokes at 640 hp. I can see and upgrade in my future whether i like it or not.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya for sure bro! I’m heading to that hp soon. Thansk for watching

[@TheSilverDartRacing]

Right on, running indy w2 heads and intake ported and matched. in a stroked 340 60 over.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@TheSilverDartRacing sounds spicy. You got them dyno sheeets???

[@TheSilverDartRacing]

Old account, I have a 69 Dart i'm just about finished. You check out a video of a start up on my channel.

[@TheSilverDartRacing]

yes I do

[@joerozzano6491]

👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🔥🔥

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@nealm8709]

I hope you don’t use those axles on the street.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I do, why would it be a problem?

[@nealm8709]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I've always enjoyed your content but asking why would using Strange 40 spline gun drilled Hy-Tuf axles with lightened flanges and a spool on the street has been explained by Strange in great detail. They would never sell you this rear if you told them it was going to be used on the street. Everything about this set up is just incorrect for street duty of any real time. Definitely not street/strip. Call Strange and they will tell you the same thing.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@nealm8709 I went thru dr diff and he knew the what the car was and is. It is not a pro gear, that was the only thing I was advised against for the street. It been in the car for 2 years absolutely no problems. People also say you can’t run a spool on the street but I disagree as well. Lots of drag and drive cars out there now doing the same thing

[@nealm8709]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop Then Dr. Diff is clueless. Hy-Tuf and gun drilled with lightened flanges don't belong anywhere near the street. Call Strange or just go to their website and it will tell you the exact same thing. Note to everyone, Dr. Diff gives bad advice and this rear end assembly is living proof.

[@nealm8709]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop Call Strange now and find out how clueless Dr. Diff truly is. Then post their reply. It's the right thing to do.

[@brianhanel6897]

I bet you just slowed you're car down

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Even if I lost a little with the Dana, I can gain so more than an 8 3/4 could Take. now I can make it go faster.