Will a Dana 44 work in a 4th gen?
05-06-2003, 08:25 AM
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Will a Dana 44 work in a 4th gen?
Hi guys, I'm new here first time posting. I was looking into a stronger rear upgrade for my 97 Z other than the pricey 12bolts and heard that the Dana 44 is a popular upgrade for 3rd gens. Does anyone know if this rear would work in a 4th gen Z? From what I have heard it is 2" narrower and that it doesn't have abs (which I don't mind losing). I havn't gotten a definite answer that it will bolt up to the torque arm and that all the other mounting locations would be the same. Thanks for any info! 
05-06-2003, 11:02 AM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
It will probably fit, but used ones are pretty rare and a new one is going to cost close to what a 12 bolt or 9 inch would.
05-06-2003, 11:13 AM
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From what I've heard it probably would, just havn't talked to anyone that has actually done it. I wouldn't be looking for a new one, I wanted to try and find a used one cheap. I just don't feel like spending $2k on a 12bolt. Thanks for your help
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Car: 93 240SX
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Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
Originally posted by GREGG 97Z
From what I've heard it probably would, just havn't talked to anyone that has actually done it. I wouldn't be looking for a new one, I wanted to try and find a used one cheap. I just don't feel like spending $2k on a 12bolt. Thanks for your help
From what I've heard it probably would, just havn't talked to anyone that has actually done it. I wouldn't be looking for a new one, I wanted to try and find a used one cheap. I just don't feel like spending $2k on a 12bolt. Thanks for your help
05-06-2003, 01:16 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info. While were on the subject, how about the 9 bolt rear, I assume that would work in a 4th gen as well? What cars came with that rear, the TTA? I had never heard of that rear before.
05-06-2003, 07:14 PM
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Car: 89 TA
Engine: 3.8 V6
Transmission: 2004R
Correct, TTA's have a 9 bolt. Will take some abuse for awhile. Guy on Turbobuick.com has the stock 9 bolt in his TTA, running a lot 1.5-1.6 60's with it, he puts 425 HP/ 600 TQ to the wheels. Still together for now
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More info on the 9 bolt is available at www.9bolt.com
If there is enough demand for a solution between the 10 bolts and 9 inchers, I have thought about putting something together with 9 bolt stuff.
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If there is enough demand for a solution between the 10 bolts and 9 inchers, I have thought about putting something together with 9 bolt stuff.
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