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Old 08-15-2014, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cowmags
My 93 was ripped off and had the rear end trashed. Wondering if it's okay to install a Dana 36 with 3.73 gears instead of finding a replacement original? I've built Jeeps but am a novice at working on my vette. Appreciate feedback.
I own a 1993 Corvette with auto trans and purchased from Mid America Corvette their 373 in a Dana casing and I love it. First to second is fast. Must disable ASR when drive low speeds. 9-60 is quick

I had to purchase bigger fatter tire for more traction:

REAR
Pirelli P7000
Sport Tires“ZR” High Performance Rating
Size: 315 / 35 / R / 17”

FRONT
Pirelli Zero Nero
Sport Tires “ZR” High Performance Rating
Size: 255 / 45 / R / 17”

Want to know more email me fantasy8000@***.net
I did the job myself.....have photos to share...
Old 08-15-2014, 12:48 PM
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I believe the OP found a "solution" over 4 1/2 years ago.

If you've still got the Pirelli P7000 you're certainly lacking for traction. I don't believe that's been available in a 315/35R17 for a very long time. Very long time!

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more traction:

REAR
Pirelli P7000
Sport Tires“ZR” High Performance Rating
Size: 315 / 35 / R / 17”

Date codes of your 315's?

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Old 08-15-2014, 01:51 PM
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Is is what it is. All is working fine for me. Email me and I'll show you photos of the real deal.
Old 08-16-2014, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 383vett
When my car was on the street, I had a 3.73 Dana 44 with a 700r4. I felt it was a perfect ratio. On the freeway, 75mph was about 2300-2400rpm.
Let's all agree that AUTOs are stupid.

95 - ZF-6 with 4.10 - Don't even crack 1900 at 70mph.
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Originally Posted by cowmags
I've found a Dana 36 3.73 - will the 36 fit if I have a 44?
why would you want to ? and no a dana 36 and 44 dont interchange and you really should get your 44 back the 36 in a stadard will fail
Old 06-04-2017, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by surfer92
Yes, but if you have a 6 speed, you will have to change the driveshaft.
If you have a A4 and stock engine, you are not going to get any MPG and you will be running over 3k rpm's on the highway.
I am looking at gears also, my thoughts are you should do some research first, if you are looking to make it a stoplight warrior only, then get the gears, if it is your DD, then your wallet is going to stay a lot lighter.
driveshaft half shaft batwing speedo thats what you need to change if your going to make that choice but again you may as well find two because if you plan on driving it hard some times the 36 may not survive , they get a bad rap but i have one with 373 gears that survived a 700 hp dyno day , what kills them is the slaming when tire finds traction ..
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Originally Posted by Drew95
Let's all agree that AUTOs are stupid.

95 - ZF-6 with 4.10 - Don't even crack 1900 at 70mph.
id put my auto up against any standard . they can be built to shift flawlesly and faster than any 6 speed . and mine is good for 800 hp the original trans for that car too . i love standard i would own nothing but im sure but my clutch leg is screwed.



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