Dana 44 rear in 85 Iroc
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Dana 44 rear in 85 Iroc
Hey guys i just picked up a 85 Iroc with a built 383 stroker pushing around 450-500hp, built 700r4 trans and with a Dana 44 rear. My question is, was the Dana 44 an option and if so for what years was it available? And how strong are they? I mean it takes some good abuse from that 383. And what gear ratio's did they come with?? Thanks
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The Dana 44 wasn't a factory option, but it was available over the counter from the GM Performance Parts catalog.
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From: Oakville, Ct
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
I have one - in stock for, i would place it in the same catergory of strength as the BW 9 bolt... maybe a little better... One advantage is they are easy to upgrade and cheap to get good parts for - bigger axels, more solid diff, and better gears would beef these rears up quite nicely...
I have a few launches with my car on slicks with the stock dana 44, and it's held up fine so far.
I have a few launches with my car on slicks with the stock dana 44, and it's held up fine so far.
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