Dana question
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After doing some searches Ive learned that it's not as simple as swapping the carrier so I guess Im stuck with the 36. I read a thread that stated that the 36 is good for 500. Is that rwhp or fwhp? I plan on making 450rwhp and cutting 1.5's in the 1/4. Is there anything I can do to make the 36 stronger? I will be using drag radials.
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Its more so the torque youre thinking of making rather than the horses. It is very easy to swap to a DANA 44, ive done it myself and so have alot of others. 
Have a look here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=218&TopicID=2
Have a look here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=218&TopicID=2
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Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
Its more so the torque youre thinking of making rather than the horses. It is very easy to swap to a DANA 44, ive done it myself and so have alot of others.
Have a look here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=218&TopicID=2
Have a look here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=218&TopicID=2
As have I. Besides the carrier/batwing assembly, all you need is the driveshaft and C-beam and there are even ways around that. But with the shaft and beam it's a simple bolt-in that can be done in an afternoon. With additional power and DRs, the 36 will be a ticking bomb.... 
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
As have I. Besides the carrier/batwing assembly, all you need is the driveshaft and C-beam and there are even ways around that. But with the shaft and beam it's a simple bolt-in that can be done in an afternoon. With additional power and DRs, the 36 will be a ticking bomb.... Corvette Stories
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Case is correct, it's the torque that is the killer...however...if you are making 450 hp at the wheels or crank you're D36 is not long for the world...to give you an idea, I busted up my D36 making 278 rwhp and 302 rwtq and that was on street tires...one decent hook is all it takes...
That said, there are some who have cryo treated their D36 to make it last longer...also, the less gear you run the better chance it has...both of these options may extend the D36 life but, have no doubt, you WILL bust it...it's not a matter of "if" only a matter of "when"...
BTW, whoever told you the D36 will hold up to 500 hp is peeing on your shoe and telling you it's raining...lol
That said, there are some who have cryo treated their D36 to make it last longer...also, the less gear you run the better chance it has...both of these options may extend the D36 life but, have no doubt, you WILL bust it...it's not a matter of "if" only a matter of "when"...
BTW, whoever told you the D36 will hold up to 500 hp is peeing on your shoe and telling you it's raining...lol
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Originally Posted by honda hunter
What are the ways around the driveshaft and C-beam? That's what I dont think I could get. I was going to have my friend trade with me but it's not a simple trade.
Originally Posted by Fuzzy Dice
BTW, whoever told you the D36 will hold up to 500 hp is peeing on your shoe and telling you it's raining...lol
Dead right Now can you think of anything more embarasing than hunting down a Honda then spreading your diff all over the road infront of him and his mates??
Its all well and good to make lots of power, but it is a waste of time if you cant get it to the ground in a reliable manner 
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Originally Posted by honda hunter
What are the ways around the driveshaft and C-beam? That's what I dont think I could get. I was going to have my friend trade with me but it's not a simple trade.
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Have a look here for the changes you can make to the c-beam. Id just get the shaft and c-beam from a 6 speed since they fit straight in perfectly.
http://www.joby.se/corvette/mods/2001-0X11_diff/
http://www.joby.se/corvette/mods/2001-0X11_diff/
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There is no concrete limit to what a D36 can handle. It can blow at stock torque levels just as easy as high ones, and it won't give warning.
Put slicks on it at all, byebye rear axle.
Radials may last 10 passes or 1000 passes, you wont know.
Put slicks on it at all, byebye rear axle.
Radials may last 10 passes or 1000 passes, you wont know.
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Originally Posted by vader86
There is no concrete limit to what a D36 can handle. It can blow at stock torque levels just as easy as high ones, and it won't give warning.
Put slicks on it at all, byebye rear axle.
Radials may last 10 passes or 1000 passes, you wont know.
Put slicks on it at all, byebye rear axle.
Radials may last 10 passes or 1000 passes, you wont know.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
My stock 36 lasted 33 passes on a stock car on street tires.
Plus, Mr Mojo is hell on wheels!