Which diff ratio for the M50 with 1:1 5th?

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alexbaby88
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Post Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:29 am

What are the diff options and what models do they come off? Looking for a higher ratio for low rpm cruising.

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Post Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:14 am

With a 1:1 5th, you need something like a 3.25 from an E30 M3.
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Post Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:13 am

2.93 from a E28 525e gives the equivalent of 3.62 on the E30 box. About right in my experience.