2.93 lsd vs 3.73 open for eta

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  • low808
    Mod Crazy
    • Nov 2013
    • 661

    #1

    2.93 lsd vs 3.73 open for eta

    Got me a 3.73 open diff but would the 2.93 lsd be better to keep on an eta?
    7
    2.93 lsd
    85.71%
    6
    3.73 open
    14.29%
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  • young_esquire
    Advanced Member
    • May 2013
    • 172

    #2
    I had a 3.73 lsd on an eta. Definitely accelerate faster but you run really high rpm on the freeway. Open diffs in general suck. I would stick with the LSD. However, you might be able to swap the actually LSD unit into the 3.73 diff...
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    '89 Bronzit 325i
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    • MR 325
      Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 37825

      #3
      3.73 in an Eta is just silly. Stick with the 2.93 and take advantage of the lower RPM and better MPG.
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      • low808
        Mod Crazy
        • Nov 2013
        • 661

        #4
        Okay thanks for all the replies. Well I'm going to do an e to I swap have all the major components.

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37825

          #5
          With the 885 head swap a 3.73 would be more ideal.
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