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    i am thinking about getting a new lsd for my car. Mine is whining like crazy. I have an '87 325ic. So what lsd would be best? I am not going to track my car.

    #2
    If your looking for a better gear for driving economically you should get a 2.93 off the "E" models. If not, get a 3.XX diff for more of a driving appeal.


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      #3
      would a 3.25 be adequate?

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        #4
        Originally posted by Trptguy View Post
        would a 3.25 be adequate?
        Yeah they seem to be good for an M20 car. It's mostly based on what diff's you can find in your area also.


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          #5
          yeah i found one local. I am going to try and change fluid in mine first to see if it stops the whining.

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            #6
            What fluid is recommended for BMW LSDs? Redline? I went to the dealership and they only have the new stuff for the E46 M3s that come out to about $50 a pint!
            1997 Artic Silver M3
            CES GT4094r 651hp/615tq @ 24 psi

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              #7
              Any 75w90 or 80w90 fluid is fine. You don't need anything fancy.

              If you want the "correct" ratio for the car you'll want a 3.73.
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                #8
                did it once, was a trip... O_o

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by e30trooper View Post
                  did it once, was a trip... O_o
                  Liquid or paper?


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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Adrian_Visser View Post
                    Liquid or paper?

                    paper

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                      #11
                      Are you manual or auto-tragic? Stock manual gear is 3.73, stock auto gear is 4.10. For all around driving, these are pretty good ratios. M20 2.5 is not a torque monster so it needs some gear in the back to give it some leverage.
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                        #12
                        I just bought a 3.73. As far as fluid, do I need to add the "additive" specifically for LSDs? Or just go with the normal diff fluid (redline) and don't worry about it?
                        1997 Artic Silver M3
                        CES GT4094r 651hp/615tq @ 24 psi

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                          #13
                          No additive is needed but Redline does make one for LSD.
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