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    #16
    I've heard 27-30. 4V per cylinder is a lot more efficent.
    Originally posted by BillBrasky
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      #17
      Originally posted by BenM View Post
      I've heard 27-30. 4V per cylinder is a lot more efficent.

      Cool. So an m50 plus 3.25 = :)

      Time to start gathering parts!
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        #18
        Hey - which gets better mileage - vanos or NV?
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          #19
          my vanos m52 with m50 manifold, 21.5lb injectors, and obd1 AA chip with a ZF/3.25 combo churns in around 29mpg on the freeway ~75-80. Mixed hard driving I never dipped below 20mpg combined and that was with alot of WOT driving.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Mot View Post
            my vanos m52 with m50 manifold, 21.5lb injectors, and obd1 AA chip with a ZF/3.25 combo churns in around 29mpg on the freeway ~75-80. Mixed hard driving I never dipped below 20mpg combined and that was with alot of WOT driving.
            That's impressive. Maybe now I can somewhat justify the cost.
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              #21
              Originally posted by Turf1600 View Post
              Seems like I could just swap out the ring and pinion gears.
              OT: Really? Can I do that?
              Let's just say that I have a couple 2.93 LSD's laying around, and a 3.73 open diff. Can I make a "hybrid" 3.73 LSD?
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                #22
                Originally posted by ldsbeaker View Post
                OT: Really? Can I do that?
                Let's just say that I have a couple 2.93 LSD's laying around, and a 3.73 open diff. Can I make a "hybrid" 3.73 LSD?
                You can send me one of the 2.93's with the wheels :)

                PS - you have email

                I don't know the details about swapping gears - but i know it can be done.
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Turf1600 View Post
                  My I carry only my backpack and skateboard.
                  Skateboard FTMFW!
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                    #24
                    Originally posted by delatlanta1281 View Post
                    Skateboard FTMFW!
                    Which reminds me - I have some lakais back there too.
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                      #25
                      Originally posted by ldsbeaker View Post
                      OT: Really? Can I do that?
                      Let's just say that I have a couple 2.93 LSD's laying around, and a 3.73 open diff. Can I make a "hybrid" 3.73 LSD?
                      Take the LS unit out of one of the 2.93's. Take the 3.73 and remove the ring gear and put it on the ls unit and put it in.
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