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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: nickmpower on November 15, 2006, 06:33:06 PM

Title: what diff should i get?
Post by: nickmpower on November 15, 2006, 06:33:06 PM

Im putting in a Getrag 250 which has a 1:1 5th insead of the stock .81. Im thinking of going with a 3.46 as the stock ratio equals 3.3. opinions?

Title: what diff should i get?
Post by: 2002maniac on November 17, 2006, 02:32:41 PM

why are you getting a 250?  Your car is going to be a dog with a 3.46.   I wouldnt go any lower than a 3.91

If you want the closer ratios offered by the Getrag 250 it seems stupid to negate the performance gain with lower gearing.