More 396 destruction
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Melting Slicks
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More 396 destruction
Well, last month it was the Dana 36 w/3.54s ripped some teeth off the ring gear. This month it's the tranny. 
I guess it will be spindles or half shafts next. :steering:
I guess it will be spindles or half shafts next. :steering:
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Re: More 396 destruction (Ramrod92)
Ram rod, my sympathys. Please post progress on updated parts. I am about to build my trans and want to upgrade. Trans shops are tight lipped. Help make your loss our gain. Good luck :cheers:
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Re: More 396 destruction (Ramrod92)
Ramrod92 - Thanks for the heads up. Because I'll be installing a 420 and transmission. I guess I should be looking for a Dana 44 :lol:
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Re: More 396 destruction (Ramrod92)
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[Modified by JrRifleCoach, 12:20 AM 2/22/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: More 396 destruction (vette92_1)
That was after the 396. I did put about 10,000 on it with the stock motor. My best run was 13.7 at 101. :steering:
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Re: More 396 destruction (devilfish)
that's odd with the dana 36 breaking so easily, i have run a 12.3 on the 36 with the auto. now i have a 6-speed in the car which i powershift and launch quite often, going on 3,000 miles on the 6 speed so far.
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Re: More 396 destruction (clemsonvette)
The 2.59 gears are thicker. As the ratio gets higher there are more teeth and they get thinner. The set I blew out were 3.54s. My 44 now has some big 3.73s in it. :steering: