I have a few questions. 9" vs 8.8. 4 link vs ladder bar vs factory suspension setup.

First let me say that I am not trying to set my car up for any class. I am not trying to prove anything.(ie-I'm not trying to say I ran 0.00 on stock style suspension or on an 8.8 or stock block... you get the idea) I also know there are people running record numbers using 8.8s and stock style suspension, using dragradials over slicks and on and on.

Basically what I am saying is that I know I CAN use an 8.8 and factory style suspension, but since I have to buy everything new (of course not including the factory 8.8 housing if I do choose to stay with my original 8., should I step up to say maybe a strange 9" setup?

I have plans to narrow the rearend about 2-3" on each side (whether 8.8 or 9") and go with a deeper offset rim. I'm also seriously considering mini-tubs. These are some of the reasons why I was thinking of going with a non stock style suspension. (I'm not sure what is available with a stock style lower control arm setup with a narrowed rear. Another thing is I will obviously be drag racing the car but I want the ability to drive the car say to daytona without beating the crap out of the suspension. (I know people differ in what they consider a street car or better yet what they consider streetable)

To sum it up, I'm not worried about a setting up my car for a class or proving anything. I don't want any problems hooking but don't want to kill the suspension with some street driving.



Sorry for the long read. All opinions are appreciated. I'm starting to save up some funds to work on the rear next.



btw a link to my build so far - https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/f...-progress.html