dana 44 diff can be geared pretty much however you want, theyve been produced in various forms since about 1950. massive aftermarket, and theyve been used in other oem performance applications.

If you're planning to keep the factory style independent rear suspension setup look for a rear end out of a C4 with a manual trans because then you'll have a Dana 44 instead of the Dana 36 that the autos come with . Eckler's in Titusville carries them in their catalog along with some of the other Corvette parts suppliers .

I first discovered Bjork's build about a year ago. It's so cool to see that DriftHQ is building JapVette 2.0! This is definitely a dream build, and I can't wait to hear that RB purr underneath the hood of this beautiful C4! Super rad that you guys are working with Bjork on this kit.

I really do feel like this is gonna end up one of the best looking cars in the lz/ drift hq fleet.

I was kinda hoping for a 3 or 4 rotor swap but this is sick too. Stoked for this series!

Adam just drives the cost of every C4 up to the moon with one statement… c4’s are the next 350z

The 80s music makes this so much more nostalgic and awesome! This is gonna be a cool build!

loving the content guys! great work, excited to see the end results

C4 corvettes are finally seeing love 🔥

Man I really love all the content you guys are giving us… this channel should have way more subs

I think it's really dope how much you guys interact with your subs always replying to comments is a real OG move wow I was totally wrong about the engine I really thought Adam was gonna give up his rotary to make this thing really weird but RB is very different

C4 will be the best build on the internet

I love all the Corvette expert engineers in the comments. From rear differential specialist to engine designers. I guess that's why there are so many Corvette repair shops on every street corner. Keep the "expert" advice coming!!!

Amazing. What a nice combo. Can't wait to see it running

Can't wait to see the finished product :D

Adam! I know you see this! Porsche 944 Drift car to complement the C4??!! Squad style! Come on LZ! 💪💪 Keep crushing it Drift HQ 👌You guys are keeping us on our toes!

Super stoked to see more c4 engine swaps, decided to stroke my 95 lt1 to a 383 recently

ye guys are wizards ....big respect 🙌

Love the choice of music and theme for this! Can't wait to see this whole project come through!

Killin it my dudes! 🤙💪

love how Chris is just so chill about everything....hes like ya we'll just do this and do that and it'll all be cool ..respect to ye all 🙏 some wicked builds in the process...👌🤙

That's an L98 TunedPort. Not an LT1. The LT1 was a 300hp small block. Introduced in 1992.

RB BABYYYYY!

This build looks nasty! so stoked

As soon as I heard a Swedish body kit that only be the 2nd ever I instantly knew it was going to be “By Bjork” especially seeing him mention Adam LZ on his Instagram.

Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with for suspension components. The C4 suspension has been kinda popular in domestic restomods for the last decade. I transplanted suspension from an 88 vette onto my LS swapped Mighty Max.

i like where this is going!😈 keep it up! :D

Glad to see you guys working on this cool car. Exited for next videos.

FYI, that's not an LT1. The TPI L98 Gen I small block.

I love the video, my first video I’ve seen from y’all 🤘🏻 love the music choice for sure 👌🏻

Wait! did I hear correctly? LZ said c4 is going to be the new 350Z. What a boost for drifting, maybe off the self parts in Florida too!!

The drift HQ green in that car with black details is gonna be something to admire and best part the interior matches the green this build for me is equal to adams R34 and collets Rx7 interns of potential and hype for me in my humble opinion And do you guys have plans on building a GTR any time soon because I would love to see a R33 with the Drift HQ charm and making that car green or orange like the drift BMW of yours would be awesome and original then the LZ compound would have almost the complete generation of JDM legends

Cool af build guys, i would love to see a 10k tacho but im happy with the plan. Look forward to seeing the next vid.

Very cool project guys. Super stoked to see it come together. FUNHAVER 4 SURE!!!

Sheesh!!! Straight 90’s vibes ✨✨✨ HYPED for this build. *Filmer/Editor/Music guy deserves a raise 🤙🏼

keep them coming

You guys have to take the car and show the old owner after it's done. Would love to see what he thinks.

Sick!!

This build is definitely going to be different and awesome! Keep the videos coming!!

This is going to be amazing!!😁

Finally some RB content!!!

exact motor i was hoping for!!!

Yes, finally, someone’s doing it

This thing is going to be so sick

I called it on the first video, I knew deep down it would be an RB.

You guys should bring it to a muscle car meet when it’s done just pop the hood and leave.😂

I jus started a c4 project about a month ago. I could only wish it was this cool lol. I jus got a 40 over small block to go in. Aluminum heads an goin to try to go back fuel injected

I dig this channel

Made me happy to see the the body of the c4 strapped to the lift was wondering if we woukd see a wobble or possible fall off. Fantastic foresight looking forward to the build. Never thought id be happy to see a c4

This is going to be interesting for sure

Great choice for a platform fellas. Excited to see where this goes. Early 90's C4 on my list to buy this year. Looking forward to that body kit. I saw your last video saying you were possibly going to be selling it stateside? Is that right? Definitely want that kist for my c4.

A Nissan engine in a Vette? Ya'll are crazy. My type of crazy. This is going to be fun to watch.

Hell ya! Prp baby

Could put a t56 out of a 4th gen fbody in it. They have a torque arm set up in them with a low profile trans mount and from what I saw Kenny slides do in his I'd say they slide pretty alright 👍

Love the theme music lol

That guy u got that from sees this he’s going to cry 👌😜

Way to slay boissss

That intro tho 🔥

Y’all are wild 😂😂

RB, LETSSSSS GOOOOO

Just tell me when you've got an angle kit sorted, I'm ready for my own. When it does get beat on, I recommend an underframe cross brace and leaving the targa top on as it is structural.

Idk if you're going to be getting into it on this build but I always thought some 240 or fd rx7 taillights would look sick with the body kit you are doing. It would be some work but you got the skills! Just figured I'd throw that out there.

Omg im so stoked its an RB!!!!!

SEMA 2022 build??? I think it’d be pretty cool!!

Niceee

Ok I’m in!

Finally something different and the best part is its not a LS or JZ swapped its a win win

Why not repower one of the golfkarts with the original driveline, delete the tailshaft, direct bolt box to diff, exoskeleton for safety, think shartkart. Or find a broken keitruck, mid mount the combo, zoom zoom zoomies!!!

That is a 1989 roughly. It had roughly 245hp. The 1984 Cross fire POS vette (carry over motor from 1982) had 205hp. They weighed only 3200 lbs. At carlsbad with a clean tuned 1985 vette ran a high 13 and with simple air foil, exhaust, gears and traco chip ran 13.2's. Not bad for all under 300hp. These cars had their own race series back in the day , the Escort series because the only competition to ithe vette on the track were other vettes. The last L98 was 1991 putting out 250hp then 1992 was the 300hp LT1. I would , however , get the dana 44 rearend out of a stick vette from those years. The Dana 36 with the auto will not hang with the power increases. Shorter driver shaft as well.

Nah the 205 hp engines were the crossfire 350’s in 83, the engine that car has is a 350 tpi, which makes 245 hp but the intake design makes way more torque (325 I believe) and they fell off hard up top. But loving that people are giving c4’s the love they deserve now!

I own a 1993 C4 corvette. I removed the LT1 and auto trans. I removed the rear end and changed it with a Dana44. I then installed an all aluminum 427 big block chevy with a 4L80E transmission. Best thing i ever did to my corvette!

I think C4 vettes use a special Dana 44 housing so gearing, diff carriers, and parts plenty and cheap...

I know you’re gonna cut it up don’t have a problem with that I’m stoked for this build but just curious if you wanted to save the body instead of cutting up good fenders and what not could t you get replacement panels and cut those instead. So say some where down the line you wanted back to stock you could with out the body being cut Idk I’m dumb when it comes to this stuff…… Most things actually Also I think we need a vs match TJs mustang rb vs c4 rb

For the differential you can source a C6 Z06 rear diff and some drive shaft shop axles and use the rear spindles for the wheel bearings or if you want to take on the fab project you can source a 8.8 or 9in newer rear diff from a mustang or if Adam still has the parts gt350 take the diff setup out of that car. And I guessed the engine would be a RB which is gonna be a great choice for this car. Can't wait to watch the progress

First time watching the series... That intro do be nice.

Adam dropping C4s are the next 350Z and now the value of C4s doubled, lol!

Great job guys! Tell Chris n Cricket I say wassup!? We gotta do mimosas Sundays! Lol

Imagine if Bruce looked up the channel!

How are you going to top Bjork’s white 3 spoke wheels?! It’d be cool to see a modern take on the “Sawblade” or “Salad Shooter” wheels that originally came on the C4 *PS. Kenny Loggins for 80’s inspiration at 2:45 ⚠️Zone

Golden boys

C4 ls swap checking in. This is very cool though 👍

If y'all buy another c4..buy 92 -96..you would be able to use better suspension like bars..arms..coilovers from Van Steel..which is in Clearwater Florida...I bought a lot of parts from them for my C4 a couple of years ago before I went to a FRC C5...Enjoy..they are great cars with a good open wheel set up and good rear suspension adjustments...🏁👍🏽

Glad to see yall doing something out of the box. Muscle car purists are gunna be heated

Where do you find your tunes for you videos ? Same song Jimmy Oaks used is ther a library of copyright free music 🎶 somwere I should look ?

The LT1 didn't come out in the 80's and when it did come out it made more than 200hp. The 205hp number is for the sbc that originally came in the C4.

If you guys decide to experiment with a different rear diffuser setup for the newer bumper on the C4, let me know! I love the By_Bjork body kit but I prefer my rear bumper, more aggressive diffusers, and a chassis mounted wing (maybe with the struts resembling the shape of the F14 tomcat tail?) My imagination runs free but I have no way to make it a reality! Not yet at least 😏

Reading the other comments, I know you guys have been informed on the Dana 44 now. But for some more info, most of the Dana 36s came with a 3.07 and some others in the mid 2.50s-2.70s range, just depends on options of course. With the Dana 44, the earlier ones came with a 3.07 ratio as well, I believe 1985-1991. 1992-1996, most of them had 3.45s and another option of 3.54s. No matter what year C4, all autos had the Dana 36 (and manual ones too ONLY in 1984), and then in 1985-1996, all stick shifts had the Dana 44 with 3 different rear end ratios. Of course there are aftermarket gear sets you can get to change the ratio if you would like, think I have seen people run all the way up to 4.10s or so in them. Also, pretty sure they are all LSD type diffs, I don't think any C4s had open diffs auto or manual. Hope this info helps.

Fuck yes boys!!!! Pumped for this!! Skyvette 😂

Definitely would be willing to come lend some knowledge/help. I’m in Orlando and have a 4l80e swapped LS C4.

Was wishing for a 427 but I still love the project.

I kept my tpi 350 put a cam in and a Holley terminator x plus a few minor mods like airfoil and ls1 injectors plan is to have fun with the 350 while I get all the ls stuff ready and when it’s time I already have the ecu trans and engine harness

the retro, vice city old school look is so yall, this is going to be rad af, cant wait to see this thing transform into a killer

Fiero next? 🤷🏼‍♂️ make them more popular and drive up the value of mine 😂

4 rotor vette gonna be sick

can we all please ask papa Tommy to finish the sunny for Chicken Little!

Yes rb25de-t neo 🙋‍♂️🇦🇺 turboed my neo it's so good

Is it going to be drift hq green?

Spotted Liquid Death sparkling water. It’s amazing.

Siiiiccckkk

RB30 and RD28 in a patrol have rear sump setups