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  • Kevinxkrazy
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2011
    • 531

    #1

    ok quick 325e LSD question

    So i'm not the most educated person in diffs and trannys, but im looking to switch to an LSD 4.10. Right now i have the 2.79 ratio and im so sure its open that i haven't bothered checking. Will the 4.10 change my RPM limit from 47##? And should i just buy a whole LSD Diff, or is there anyway to change just change the gears? PS i did some research and couldn't find my answer. What else would i need to swap/replace.
    1984 Eta
    1987 Bagged
    1988 I
    1995 MX5
    1998 C70T5M
    2002 CL600
  • bme30
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2011
    • 186

    #2
    Try http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html

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    3.25 or 3.46 would be the best bet for stock eta.

    No additional parts needed, just swap the rear cover and side flanges from your existing differential.

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    • Kevinxkrazy
      E30 Addict
      • Sep 2011
      • 531

      #3
      lol well the 4.10 seems a little crazy, but is the 3.73 also too crazy? It comes in the i?
      and would the rear cover and flanges give my open diff limited slip? i've heard somewhere that a few more bolts are required for the flanges.
      1984 Eta
      1987 Bagged
      1988 I
      1995 MX5
      1998 C70T5M
      2002 CL600

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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #4
        A 3.25 ratio diff is awesome for a 325e. Do not do anything shorter, trust me.

        Best way to do it is swap the complete diff in. Since the 3.25 was found in 5/6 series you need to swap the rear cover and axle flanges from your current diff. Very easy to do.
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        • Kevinxkrazy
          E30 Addict
          • Sep 2011
          • 531

          #5
          sounds good. ill get on finding the parts
          1984 Eta
          1987 Bagged
          1988 I
          1995 MX5
          1998 C70T5M
          2002 CL600

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