NP203/Dana300 or NP203/NP205???

[88chevota]

So I am contemplating here.

I have read good things about the Dana300. but how does it hold up with 1 ton axles and 38's or bigger. The 203/300 combo would go under my 62 with 1 ton axles.

I know the 203/205 combo is pretty much bomb proof, but the 300 gearing options are cheaper.

What do you all think?

 

[brokenparts]

300 has better gearing choices but is weaker overall. I know a few peeps over here managing to blow them up with 4bangers and 38s but they are VERY hard on their stuff. I went 203/205 for the times I really wanted to hit the skinny pedal and not think twice about it. Downfall to the 205 is that they can be a pain to shift on occasion.

 

[Isotel]

sorry tony, i missed your call..

its a toss up. you will need the 4:1, HD front and Rear outputs on the dana 300. (then it is very stout)

203/205 would just need the adapter.. so i would say that's a Cheaper option.

jeff is selling his setup - SM465 203-205 doubler northwest fab

 

[88chevota]

I was thinking of doubling the 300 with the 203 then later add 4.1 to the 300 which would give me an awesome crawl ration.

or I could later add the 3.1 lowmax to the 205 i guess, just not as good crawl ratio.

It would probably cost me the same to build the 300 with the 32 spline outputs and 4.1

 

[brokenparts]

with the auto you wont need that extra crawl.

 

[88chevota]

so just stick with the trusted and proven bomb proof 205 huh? I think that is what i'll do!

 

[Isotel]

i think you will want the 4:1, So 203 doubler would be the ticket, then you have 2:1 or 4:1 options..

Or get yourself a Bling 3 speed Stak

but i dont think you would want to do the lowmax and the 203.. 6:1 is a little much for an auto!

 

[88chevota]

ok thanks! I already have the 203 so doubler it is!