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  • wishiwasdrifting18
    Member
    • Oct 2012
    • 40

    #1

    Differential needed

    Hey guys, I bought an 85 325e a few months ago, and two weeks ago I did a 5speed swap, pretty hyped on the difference, I recently put a s2.93 in and It turned out to be all jooked up. im looking for a good deal on an lsd, I like the 2.93 but ill take your advice if theres a better ratio, thanks

    Also looking for a good set of coilovers!
  • Quadrajet
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jul 2008
    • 1278

    #2
    Some folks swear by the 3.25, but I think those only came in E24-28's. So they may be a little harder to get a hold of, especially in the LSD.

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    • mr.vang
      R3V Elite
      • May 2010
      • 4371

      #3
      Don't waste your money on a 3.25, it's not worth the gas you saved with a 2.93. Better yet, throw in a 2.73 and enjoy your fuel saving eta.
      Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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      • FireFight
        E30 Fanatic
        • Mar 2012
        • 1367

        #4
        I put other LSDs in my eta back a couple years ago and hated it all. 2.93lsd is the way to go imo
        WTB:m60b40 in PNW
        Zachary Ripley

        85 318i M50B25tu.
        92 525it 5 speed.
        80 244gl (m60 prepping).

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        • camip
          E30 Fanatic
          • Nov 2011
          • 1253

          #5
          3.73 welded is awesome for sliding poo poo for everything else plus they snap axles...

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          • thebutterson
            E30 Addict
            • Jan 2012
            • 463

            #6
            I had a 3.25 in my eta. Coupled with a Mark D chip it really transformed that car.

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            • Wschnitz
              R3V OG
              • Dec 2011
              • 8089

              #7
              3.25 is nice, Dont get what you guys are on about, its barely higher then the 2.93. And its perfect for 24v swap down the road.
              1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
              willschnitz

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              • SterlingMetE30
                Wrencher
                • Mar 2014
                • 229

                #8
                I have a 3.46 waiting to install. Lol have had it for a couple months. I also have an eta

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                • e30josh
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 718

                  #9
                  I have that 2.93 I'll sell you. Hit me up this weekend

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                  • ColonelMustard
                    Advanced Member
                    • Jun 2013
                    • 120

                    #10
                    I swapped a 3.46 lsd in my eta. It made quite a difference in the feel of the car. Mpg went down about 3 miles per gal on average from the 2.93 diff. Revs went up roughly 500 rpms for average hwy speeds (which is significant when redline is so low). Acceleration was noticeably increased, top speed was noticeably decreased. You have to shift more often, but when you shift to 5th you can still accelerate rather than just lower the hwy rpms for better mileage.
                    1987 325 w/ M52b28 - Bronzit
                    2007 X3 - Platinum Bronze

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                    • Den_k321
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 1248

                      #11
                      airplanebuilder has S3.46 LSD for sale or trade...
                      i might be selling S3.25 LSD ( waiting for a friend to say if he wants it or not. )

                      1988 325is S50 in-progress.
                      http://www.facebook.com/E30LocalCrew
                      Few pictures:
                      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=255061

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                      • Wardie
                        E30 Modder
                        • Oct 2012
                        • 824

                        #12
                        I have a 2.73 open sitting in my garage I need to get rid of off a 325e 1985.

                        50$, comes with oil ;)

                        Schwarz 1985 325e

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                        • 1craze30
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 1224

                          #13
                          I have a howling s3.25! 25 and it's yours

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                          • wishiwasdrifting18
                            Member
                            • Oct 2012
                            • 40

                            #14
                            thanks josh for the hookup!

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                            • Kingb
                              E30 Modder
                              • Aug 2008
                              • 928

                              #15
                              I have a 2.93 LSD. Pm sent
                              Originally posted by Nicademus
                              My car beats off to that car. :bow:

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