3.25 LSD or 3.73 LSD

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  • e30m20TurbO7
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jan 2012
    • 1203

    #1

    3.25 LSD or 3.73 LSD

    So I know of two diffs one is a 3.25 that probably has really low miles an its 300 came out of a e28
    And a LSD out of a 90 325is for 250

    I like lower revs on the highway but I do like zipping around with a higher gear ratio in the city
    I'm running a 2.7i and in plan on boosting , any input would be cool
    I think I want the 3.25 but don't want to compensate for power loss , but I'd I have to i will
    What would you run if you were in my shoes
  • SmokeE30
    E30 Mastermind
    • Jun 2009
    • 1730

    #2
    If you plan on boosting get the 3.25. You probably won't notice much diffrence in performance between the two beside highway cruising rpm. And you can always play with tire size to fine tune your gearing as well.
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    • ELVA164
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2011
      • 4861

      #3
      I agree that especially with the turbo, the 3.25 would be the way to go. I think the 3.73 is the perfect ratio for a stock b25.
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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #4
        For a mostly stock 2.5 or 2.7i I'd go with the 3.73.

        For boost I'd go with a 3.25 or 3.46 diff. I'm running a 3.46 in mine.
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