New Member Lavon, Texas
04-15-2018, 05:31 PM
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I just joined today. I don't currently own a Corvette, but I am rebuilding a 57 Chevy Handyman Wagon and am considering C4 Corvette Suspension. I will have a lot of questions if I decide to proceed.
I already have the front end complete from an 89 and the Dana 36 from the same car BUT it is a 3.07 ratio and will not work with the 4 speed that is in the car right now. I think it will need at least 3.73 or 3.90 gears. Engine is a L31 small block that's only about 350 HP, so I think the Dana 36 will handle that for normal street driving. If it grenades, I will locate a Dana 44 somewhere.
Wayne
I already have the front end complete from an 89 and the Dana 36 from the same car BUT it is a 3.07 ratio and will not work with the 4 speed that is in the car right now. I think it will need at least 3.73 or 3.90 gears. Engine is a L31 small block that's only about 350 HP, so I think the Dana 36 will handle that for normal street driving. If it grenades, I will locate a Dana 44 somewhere.
Wayne
04-15-2018, 06:02 PM
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Welcome to the forum Wayne!! 
Plenty of info in the C4 Sections!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1984-1996-19/
Plenty of info in the C4 Sections!!
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04-15-2018, 07:54 PM
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Wayne, welcome to the forum!
Your '57 sounds cool.
Best wishes with your ongoing project!
Your '57 sounds cool.
Best wishes with your ongoing project!
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