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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Does anyone know what type of rear end axle an 86 has stock? Has anyone had to change thier rear end due to higher torque and hp from thier engine? and at what rating?
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auto trans is a D36, manual is D44. The D36 is the 'weak' rear.
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Thanks!!! Now with that said what would be the max/recommended hp and torque i can run on a 2.59:1 ratio?
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Thanks!!! Now with that said what would be the max/recommended hp and torque i can run on a 2.59:1 ratio?
First off the 2.59 ratio is not good for any kind of performance other than fuel economy when cruising. Then HP and torque will vary somewhat due to tire traction (drag radials vs street tires) so an exact answer is impossible. A very general response is that the D36 with a stock Auto trans is safe to 400 hp, maybe slightly more.
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Has anyone had to change thier rear end due to higher torque and hp from thier engine? and at what rating?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ic-limits.html
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thanks guys!!!
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