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Old Jan 18, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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DANA 44 axle and 3.73 gears

What do you guys think of this for a 350 hp semi-daily driver?
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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I thinks it's overkill for a third gen f-body. The 7.5 can handle 350 HP.
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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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
What makes it overkill? It's smaller than a 9".
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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I didn't mean it IS overkill but it's my opinion that it is, it's only what I think.
Mainly because it seems like it would cost more to have a dana 44 set up to fit an f-body than it would to beef up a 7.5.
I only replied because it was down the board a ways and had no other replies.
It's only my opinion. I expected others to reply back with theirs, that way f-body-addict could get a few opinions to work with.
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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How much is that Dana axle going to cost?
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 10:25 PM
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I changed my mind, I think it's a great idea, go for it! :
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 02:34 AM
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$900. for a used setup, including axles.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 03:03 AM
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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
Is it for an F-body though?
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