3.91 LSD

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Alf94
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:04 pm

Would this work with a normal 318i ?
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:45 pm

It will fit. It will lower cruising revs, but it will also bog the acceleration down.
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:40 pm

Next best thing to a 4.1 mind and an upgrade over an open diff either way.
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:41 pm

So not really ideal, thanks
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:49 pm

rix313 wrote:Next best thing to a 4.1 mind and an upgrade over an open diff either way.
Might just wait for an is lump to be put in :cool:
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:52 pm

I wouldn't say not ideal, it will just make the already slow 318i slower in terms of acceleration.

My touring currently has the standard 4.27 diff fitted and its awful on the motorway, I'll probably be fitting a 3.91 when I can be bothered.
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Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:54 pm

jmc330i wrote:I wouldn't say not ideal, it will just make the already slow 318i slower in terms of acceleration.

My touring currently has the standard 4.27 diff fitted and its awful on the motorway, I'll probably be fitting a 3.91 when I can be bothered.
Okay cheers mate tbh not really bothered about top end! I want the acceleration more
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