What would you do, 340 Dart?

What about an 8.8 from a Ranger? Seems like depending on the year and application the width is close especially the 92 and older. Bolt pattern is right. Most have great ratios already and limited slip is common too. $200-$350 for a good shape one complete with brakes, $240 for a new posi unit if it needs it. The 8.8 stands up to some hard launching manual tranny Mustangs with drag tires.

Anybody done this? Is the offset in the housing a problem? I assume you need a custom driveshaft too. Still seems like $500-$700 would have you ready to go. I can't see getting a 8 3/4 large bolt pattern A body setup with limited slip and good gears with driveshaft for less then $1300.

Personally I think I'll go with an 8 1/4 and hope for the best. Still needing the driveshaft and wanting 3.7ish gears and a posi I bet it costs me over $400 and they are getting tough to find.