9" Ford Rear question

[Clsccmro]

Hey all,

I am going to purchase a new rear for my 69 camaro. I have been looking forever at different setups and have decided that there are just too many choices to get it perfect the first time. My biggest problem is, like always, I can't blow a ton of money on it. I can spend no more than $1800 on the entire setup (housing, axles, center section, gears, spindle, all the hardware, etc.). I also think I am going to purchase the Hotchkis rear leaf springs. Anyways, I am really thinking about getting a 9" rear, I don't have a ton of Horsepower, but I can get the rear for about $1500 and all the other rears I have seen are about that same price + or - a little. I just wanted to get some input before I made a large purchase and decision like that. Also, the guys out there with 9" rears, is it definitely worth the extra cost to get the Strange aftermarket center section? The guy I can get the rear from will set it up with either a Strange Nodular Iron center or just a plain ol' ford 9" center. It will cost me about $400 more to go with the Strange center.

My car currently has a lame-o stock 10 bolt with a really pathetic gear ration. The engine is only pushing somewhere around 325 horsepower, but that is most likely soon to change also. It also has a TH350 tranny and stock driveshaft.

Ok, well any input would be greatly appreciated.