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jimbojetset
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:43 pm

right guys i need a bit of advice what is the best back end and diff to use for a3.5 convertion . been told to use 325 back end and front end set up includind a standard 325 diff any body know athing else
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leeparkes
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:53 pm

what do you mean by 'back end'?
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:17 pm

I take it you mean a 325 rear brake setup? From what I have seen 3.46, 3.64 diffs are the best to use for a 3.5 conversion depending on what you want. Give rav320uk a shout, he has just converted his cab to a 3.5 and is using a 3.64 diff IIRC.
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:24 pm

im sure rav is using a 3.46,
apparently its the best all round diff for the m30 conversion
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:40 pm

apart from my conversion which i will be trying a 2.91 diff.. coz ive got a 1.1 ratio dogleg gearbox !!!
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