best diff?

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jurassicwadey
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:13 pm

As above, what would be the best diff for my m30b35 converted e30?
currently has a welded 1.6 diff- not my choice! was already in it when i got it!

don't really want it so revvy in 5th gear.........
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ross_jsy
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:35 pm

What gearbox are you using?

I'm using a 3.64, but with the torque of a m30, a lower ratio could be used
jurassicwadey
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:38 pm

im a little unsure of the gearbox? wasn't prepared for a follow up question! :D

but I'm not a fan of the welded diff- and i have a 320i sat on my drive with i presume a open diff- which I'm guessing would have a better ratio than the current welded 1600 diff.......... :mad:

would that be any better or is it a lot of work for nothing?
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