Real deal or move along?

Short 8.8 is a big heavy unit. What you really want is a 7 1/4 sure grip pumpkin. They are 50% stronger than a one legger and wont require any additional support work. Youll need an 8.8, 2 short side axles, a pipe cutter and a welder you can trust to keep the tube on. Slants are not torque beasts, your running an auto and your car is light. That would be my quest. Hey, they put them in the 67 4bbl Barracuda with 3.91 gears!