ford 9 or 8 3/4

in that case I would have to go with dana 60. Hotrodding is an art in itself,
mostly done with factory drivetrains, built up with aftermarket parts.

I almost did go with a D-60 but cost, gear selection and EASE of changing them had me go with a 9". People get too tripped up on the subject when it comes to rear swaps. At the track you will see at least 95% of the serious racers are running a Ford 9" no matter what brand of car it is. There is a reason for this. They are less $$ easier to find parts for and are hella strong. No getting around it.