How do I identify my Corvette rear end?

Just jack it up in the rear and turn your tires one full revolution. If your drive shaft turns 3.08 times then you have a 3.08 rear end. If it turns 2.72 times then you have a 2.72 rear end. It’s as simple as that.

What gear ratio does a 1980 Corvette have?

Corvette Specs

Body Specs
Wheelbase:	98.0 inches
Axle Ratio:	Automatic, Four Speed Manual 3.07:1
Transmission Synchromesh:	All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:	24 Gallons (Approximately)

What rear end is in a 1984 Corvette?

–1984-96 Automatic transmission Corvettes have Dana 36 rear ends.

What rear end is in a 79 Corvette?

Rear Suspension
Shock Absorbers
– Jounce	3.70 inches
– Rebound	2.80 inches
Rear Spring

How much horsepower is in a 1980 Corvette?

1980 Corvette Specifications

Type	ohv V-8	ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch	5.0/350	5.7/350
Bore X stroke, inches	3.74 X 3.48	4.00 X 3.48
Fuel management	1 X 4-bbl.	1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm	180 @ 4,200	220 @ 5,200

How much horsepower can a C4 rear end handle?

A properly built stock C4 can handle 400-450 hp, depending on torque curve, vehicle weight and use. Shock loading is what kills it, IME.

What year did Corvette have independent rear suspension?

1963
First Corvette with independent rear suspension: Also in 1963, the sports car’s 10th year of production, the C2 became the first Corvette with an independent rear suspension. The design incorporated a transverse leaf spring, and it has remained a part of the Corvette’s suspension design for the last 55 years.

How much horsepower does a 1979 Corvette have?

1979 Corvette Specifications

Type	ohv V-8	ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch	5.7/350	5.7/350
Bore X stroke, inches	4.00 X 3.48	4.00 X 3.48
Fuel management	1 X 4-bbl.	1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm	185 @ 4,000	220 @ 5,200

How much did a Corvette cost in 1979?

At the same time, Corvette was about to surpass another record – a base sales price of more than $10,000 – for the first time in the car’s history….1979 Corvette Overview.