Older SPF vs: newer SPF

Woodz428 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-04-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

Is the new diff as good as or better than the ford 8.8 they were using for such a long time?

There is not enough info, but I would have to believe it is as good or better. It is an Australia Dana center section. The change wasn't done because of any issues with the 8.8, but with availabilty of a center section that is no longer made. The BTR pumpkin is the same one that has been in the Coupe from the begining and it was just a production change over to make sure they would have a continuing supply.

SP01715 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-04-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodz428

There is not enough info, but I would have to believe it is as good or better. It is an Australia Dana center section. The change wasn't done because of any issues with the 8.8, but with availabilty of a center section that is no longer made. The BTR pumpkin is the same one that has been in the Coupe from the begining and it was just a production change over to make sure they would have a continuing supply.

My initial feeling would have been the Dana unit would be better, but I recently broke a Dana 44 in my 03 Jeep Wrangler running a stock motor with 33's and a fairly mild lift. I have not had a problem on my SPF with A LOT more hp and torque so who knows. I think Dana still makes a hell of a product but in might not be any stronger than the 8.8 Ford (unless you go with Dana 60 parts).