Which diff to go with 3:25 or 4:10

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  • 89325iturbo
    Mod Crazy
    • Mar 2004
    • 723

    #1

    Which diff to go with 3:25 or 4:10

    Currently have a open 3:73 on my car now. There's a 3:25 lsd and 4:10 lsd both not far from me.
    My car is a 2.7i with cam and chip. It's a second car, so a majority of the time it's going to be used in town and around town. But I'm sure occasionally on the highway.
    Opinions?
  • packratbimmer
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2009
    • 1329

    #2
    Not to be a buzz kill, but I would not like either of those. Too tall and too short. I like to wind out 3rd to 90 MPH so 3.64 works best for me. If you want to go shorter, 3.91 is an option.

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    • jeffnhiscars
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2011
      • 6010

      #3
      My ETA so far just has a chip and the 3.46 torsen I installed is a profound improvement. If you have a cam i think it would be even more fun.
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      • 89325iturbo
        Mod Crazy
        • Mar 2004
        • 723

        #4
        But a 3:64 or 3:91 don't come up very often or close by. Not looking to pay for shipping of a diff. I initially thought 3:91 though.

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        • TobyB
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2011
          • 5168

          #5
          I would go 4.10 if it's not going to be a long- distance cruiser.

          It will be fun in town and off the lights.

          If you're going to be out for long drives, the taller one would work. But not
          so much fun off the line.

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          • Kershaw
            R3V OG
            • Feb 2010
            • 11822

            #6
            IXs get parted all the time. The manuals use a 3.91 lsd.
            AWD > RWD

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            • modernist
              Wrencher
              • Apr 2014
              • 283

              #7
              4.10 (accidentally) in my 2.7i. It's fun but 4000 rpm at 80 mph gets old.

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              • biodose
                Advanced Member
                • Jun 2015
                • 145

                #8
                3.73 is the best all around imo. Common as well. Find yourself an lsd unit and you're golden.
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                • 89325iturbo
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 723

                  #9
                  ^^^yeah might have found a lead on a 3:73 lsd. So hopefully that will work out.

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                  • sonomabimmers
                    E30 Modder
                    • Dec 2015
                    • 802

                    #10
                    i have a 3.73 lsd grrat condition in my eta its to much for me. go buy that 3.25 and lets trade lol. 3.73 is gonna be the best bet with your little more power and a 6500 redline
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