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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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hello,

is it possible to put a DANA 44 in a C3 corvette of 76?

Is this a useful option???

To receive an engine 454.500hp
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Dana 44s were used on 80-82 Corvettes, so it should be adaptable to an earlier car. Whether it will hold up to 500HP is debatable.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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which would be the council???

which differential to choose???
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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A well build stock differential will handle 500hp as long as you don't run slicks and drop the clutch at high RPM. Might have to be careful at the track too.

The Dana 44 could be used but you may need to modify the batwing and adapt your frame to fit it. I don't know much about the batwing setup.
Again, its not bullet proof.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
A well build stock differential will handle 500hp as long as you don't run slicks and drop the clutch at high RPM. Might have to be careful at the track too.

The Dana 44 could be used but you may need to modify the batwing and adapt your frame to fit it. I don't know much about the batwing setup.
Again, its not bullet proof.


I've heard that as little as 350 HP and slicks can make them puke..
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