dana 36 durability?

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Dec 29, 2006 | 11:04 PM

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tntcorvette

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Originally Posted by bigwave71

anyone have any idea how much horsepower a dana 36 can take?
i know certain things can make a difference like age,abuse and so on but just a rough idea. does anyone have any stories to share about there rear blowing out and what kind of power were you putting down

I had one of the best gear shops in the midwest install 3.07 gears (went from 2.73). They told me the dana 36 can hold ~500hp and to not go below a 1.8 60' time or it will be destoryed.

So far it has lived behind 2 motors, alot of hard street driving too. I'll be staying away from drag radials especially when I run the n2o.

Dec 29, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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Grease Monkey

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Originally Posted by Lichen

It's hard to believe that you would have 500 hp and only 200 ft-lbs of torque.

, but i belive that the 36 will safely support 450rwhp, with stock tires... put on drag radials and all bets are off

Dec 30, 2006 | 12:28 PM

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IHRA221

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From: Old Orchard Beach Maine

I have run a Dana 36 with w/ 2:73, 3:07 and 3:75 gears, the bigger the gear the sooner the spyder gears get distroyed. 2000 runs I have NEVER broken a case, always the spyders. (example) slicks and open exhaust, 3030 lbs, 422 hp and 3:07 gear = a 1.60, 60'.

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