D44 swap
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Le Mans Master
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From: Corvette valley Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
D44 swap
Help will I need a drive shaft from the D44 to swap out the D36 rear end assembly? Of course I am still using the 700R trans. Anyone whos has done that please chime in . Thanks
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From: DFW TX
Yes, drive shaft, torque arm from a D44 vette and use the drive shaft yoke from the D36.
I should finish my swap today, I will let you know if I have any problems.
You will also need to maybe change out your speed sensor and drive and driven gears, so your speed will read correct.
I also spent the extra 30 bucks and had the drive shaft from the D44 balanced.
I should finish my swap today, I will let you know if I have any problems.
You will also need to maybe change out your speed sensor and drive and driven gears, so your speed will read correct.
I also spent the extra 30 bucks and had the drive shaft from the D44 balanced.
Last edited by vetster86; Apr 12, 2006 at 08:13 AM.
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
I used the D44 driveshaft and C-beam during my swap. IMHO it was the most performance gain for the least amount of work.
Mike
Mike
On my '92 LT1 it made a HUGE Difference when I swapped in the D44 with 3.45gears. (After 3 days of owning the car I was ready to hurl those 2.59s...
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
IMHO it was the most performance gain for the least amount of work.
Mike
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Originally Posted by grapeknutz
Help will I need a drive shaft from the D44 to swap out the D36 rear end assembly?
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Not necessarily. The nose (pinion) of the 44 protrudes further forward in the car than the 36 did. The 44 rear end cars come with a shorter drive shaft. However, since the differential is solidly mounted, less slip is necessary with the IRS than with a conventionally sprung, live, axle. Often, the old automatic drive shaft will work perfectly well with the 44 swap. On a similar note, it is possible to re-drill and reuse the automatic "C" beam, also.
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Is there any one who done this?
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Originally Posted by grapeknutz
Gee I was going to ask about that, as the guy at Ginos salvage said that you dont need to drive shaft from the D44 or the "C" beam. He said that will all fit!
Is there any one who done this?
Is there any one who done this?