I have to disagree. I think they are both right on par with each other. I have first hand knowledge of a friend who ran a 8.250 in an 11 second Demon for a few seasons hangin the front tires on launch. Only reason he removed it was when he upgraded the engine and transmission. He went to an 8.750. The 8.250 is in his shop waitin to go in a street car. He's never even taken the cover off because it held up. They are a LOT tougher than yall realize.