Interested in a C4 to C3 Differential Conversion?
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Interested in a C4 to C3 Differential Conversion?
I've been talking with Carl Shuhi of VettePartsOnline, and (given that I've blown up several differentials), we're thinking of developing a conversion to fit a Dana 44 C4 rear housing into a 1980-82, replacing the paper-thin aluminum cased stock units with something with real meat in the case, and thus able to handle more torque.
Given that the more typical conversion is to mate a cast iron earlier C3 differential to the '80-'82 crossmember/rear cover, I was just wondering if anyone else would be interested in this kind of C4 conversion.
Seems to me the C4 conversion would be of a lighter weight than the iron approach, and there are ratios available for the C4 differential (e.g., 2.xx gears) that have been traditionally hard to come by for the iron units.
Sound interesting? Your thoughts? I know I want one.
-Noel
Given that the more typical conversion is to mate a cast iron earlier C3 differential to the '80-'82 crossmember/rear cover, I was just wondering if anyone else would be interested in this kind of C4 conversion.
Seems to me the C4 conversion would be of a lighter weight than the iron approach, and there are ratios available for the C4 differential (e.g., 2.xx gears) that have been traditionally hard to come by for the iron units.
Sound interesting? Your thoughts? I know I want one.
-Noel
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Re: Interested in a C4 to C3 Differential Conversion? (Noel Carboni)
. . . we're thinking of developing a conversion to fit a Dana 44 C4 rear housing into a 1980-82, replacing the paper-thin aluminum cased stock units with something with real meat in the case, and thus able to handle more torque. . .
Gotta admit, a C4 suspension would be cool! Seems like I remember one of the forum members saying that the battery compartment etc. would interfere with this conversion.
A few of the C3 guys on this forum are pretty knowledgeable on this subject. I just contemplate, speculate, and dream about such modifications. :D
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Re: Interested in a C4 to C3 Differential Conversion? (MIKER)
Where exactly on the case has it been failing?
-Noel
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Re: Interested in a C4 to C3 Differential Conversion? (Noel Carboni)
Noel, I don't think you would gain but about 30 some odd pounds for going to the earlier iron version....only differance would be the case/cover...might just be easier, BUT,....hummmm....well might as well look into that C4 thing myself...goes along with all rest of my car....eh???
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