Help identifying rear end
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Racer
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Help identifying rear end
I found a rear diff assembly for sale and from the pictures it looks like a d44. Just wanting a second opinion.
I used this thread to arrive at my idea.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...dana-44-a.html
Another question, owner says it is from an 87-89, will it fit a 90?
I used this thread to arrive at my idea.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...dana-44-a.html
Another question, owner says it is from an 87-89, will it fit a 90?
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Racer
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I was curious about that too. The batwing doesn't look right. I'll call the guy back and see if he can give me a date stamp off the bottom. He says its super low miles and fits 87-89. Which I thought the distinction was 85-87 and 88-86 due to abs and all the other goodies. Any how, he is asking $1200.
I'm converting my 700r4 to a zf6 and the rear end is the only piece I lack.
I'm converting my 700r4 to a zf6 and the rear end is the only piece I lack.
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That is out of a C3 as stated. Check this one out, seems like a good deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251074463843...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251074463843...84.m1423.l2649
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Late C3 had a D44 that is different to the D44-HD used in the C4's
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/showpo...1&postcount=12
All C4 diffs are basically the same though the years; the year to year differences you speak of are outboard of the halfshafts
Any batwing / diffhead /( D36 or D44) , the halfshafts ( identical for all ) can be used with the correct outer parts to go into any year car.
Ratios vary ( by year) due to trans used
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/showpo...1&postcount=12
Any batwing / diffhead /( D36 or D44) , the halfshafts ( identical for all ) can be used with the correct outer parts to go into any year car.
Ratios vary ( by year) due to trans used
Last edited by rodj; Jun 9, 2012 at 04:10 AM.
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Racer
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Late C3 had a D44 that is different to the D44-HD used in the C4's
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/showpo...1&postcount=12
Diffs basically all the same ( minor bush size changes ) though the years;
differences you speak of are outboard of the halfshafts
Any batwing / diffhead /( D36 or D44) halfshafts ( identical for all ) can be used with the correct outer parts to go into any year car.
Ratios vary ( by year) due to trans used
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/showpo...1&postcount=12
Diffs basically all the same ( minor bush size changes ) though the years;
differences you speak of are outboard of the halfshafts
Any batwing / diffhead /( D36 or D44) halfshafts ( identical for all ) can be used with the correct outer parts to go into any year car.
Ratios vary ( by year) due to trans used
I went and looked at it. The guy has had it in a climate controlled garage for the last 20+ years. His next door neighbor had bought the Vette brand new and a few years later a tree fell on it. The guy bought the diff from his neighbor and had it polished and powder coated and was going to build a Nova with it. Only has 8k on it
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SO this would fit in my car as long as I changed over the batwing and half shafts? I thought the bolt pattern/count was different from the c3-c4 d44s.
I went and looked at it. The guy has had it in a climate controlled garage for the last 20+ years. His next door neighbor had bought the Vette brand new and a few years later a tree fell on it. The guy bought the diff from his neighbor and had it polished and powder coated and was going to build a Nova with it. Only has 8k on it
I went and looked at it. The guy has had it in a climate controlled garage for the last 20+ years. His next door neighbor had bought the Vette brand new and a few years later a tree fell on it. The guy bought the diff from his neighbor and had it polished and powder coated and was going to build a Nova with it. Only has 8k on it
differences you speak of are outboard of the halfshafts
Any batwing / diffhead /( D36 or D44) halfshafts ( identical for all ) can be used with the correct outer parts to go into any year car.
Ratios vary ( by year) due to trans used" was meant for C4 differentials only.
In this link #11 is an early D44 for a C3, you'll see the "OBVIOUS" differences. Take a second look at the differential you've mentioned in comparison to the one in the link!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ial-seals.html
rodj - it appears we were both "searching" for a visible comparison at the same time!!
Last edited by WVZR-1; Jun 8, 2012 at 10:17 PM.
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I took a closer look at the picture and noticed the difference between the casings with the c4 d44 having the "block" looking thing for the c-beam.
Thanks Guys! The search continues....
Thanks Guys! The search continues....
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Racer
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The ebay link that was posted earlier was closed....but, I just found this!
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
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The ebay link that was posted earlier was closed....but, I just found this!
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
Last edited by toptechx6; Jun 10, 2012 at 05:53 AM.
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The ebay link that was posted earlier was closed....but, I just found this!
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3066713928.html
If it's close I'd say it might be wise to maybe check it out anyways - depending on the ratio it could be a "good-find" for another CF member.
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Racer
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I'd say you've located another D36 - There's snapshots of everything except the rear "bat-wing" which is a more obvious ID but all of the other visuals seem to indicate D36. Third "top" bolt seems barely visible.
If it's close I'd say it might be wise to maybe check it out anyways - depending on the ratio it could be a "good-find" for another CF member.
If it's close I'd say it might be wise to maybe check it out anyways - depending on the ratio it could be a "good-find" for another CF member.
If someone needs it go for it! OR let me know and I can pick it up for someone.
