8.25 build

Im building a 8.25 from a 74 dart. Its a Canadian rear end with 11" drums and 2.71 carrier. Thank you Commando66!!

My car is 65 barracuda 273 (for now) aluminum flywheel twin holleys on a tunnel ram with a 4spd. Now my year 4speed(1965) has the low 1st gear set. Last year for the 3.09 first gear.

Ill be doing some 1/8 mile runs next summer and am still not sure what gear ratio I want to run. My car is around 2800lbs, and will be mini tubbed before rear is installed, and tires will be 28" diameter.

Have a line on a Richmond ring and pinion 4:30 ratio (worried about the install with this ratio) most jeeps above 4:10 have to grind down a tooth to install ring gear)

Second is a 3:73 ring and pinion. I figured this would be a good ratio for driving to the track and shows, as well if I have to upgrade to a 8-3/4 a 3:73 in the 8.25 would appeal to more people as far as resale/trade.

Just looking for opinions/experience on what to run. I am open to other ratios and other suggestions on putting this rear together. Still looking for c-clip eliminator.

One thing to remember is my first gear ratio. It is 3.09, unlike 66 and later A833s.

Thanks for any help in advance.

After all parts are chosen and delivered ill do a step by step pic by pic for those who are looking to building a 8.25.