what diff ratio do i need to give me a longer 1st gear and slightly
higher top speed on my 88 320??
diff ratio
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Templ8e30
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Plastic bumper 320i's had a 4.10 diff from the factory, a 3.91 or 3.73 will give more top speed and longer gears but as the ratio gets lower the acceleration suffers too.
I had a 3.64 for a while but is a bit low for my liking.
Cheers,
Iain T
I had a 3.64 for a while but is a bit low for my liking.
Cheers,
Iain T
2007 Mazda 6 2.0 estate
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zip88
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cheers mate looks like a 3.73 might be a better bet
pete
pete