as the title says
never done this
have no real concept of the difference it makes
I have 3 gear sets to choose from
2.92:1 3.23:1 3.89:1
its currently 2.92:1 i was going to put in standard 3.23s but saw 3:89:1 for approx £80 so made an i'll advised purchase.
will that make a noticable change in acceleration or should i test out the water with the standard ones 3.23 first.
i'm really not sure what i'm doing but a little voice in my head said it was a necessary performance upgrade.
dave
change of diff ratio 2.92:1 to 3.89:1
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If my sums are right that is a 25% lower gear?
So your rpms will be 25% higher in all gears and your theoretical top speed will 25% lower.
BUT! You will have 25% more torque at the rear wheels. That is more than enough for you to feel the difference and you will get up to speed a hell of a lot quicker.
So your rpms will be 25% higher in all gears and your theoretical top speed will 25% lower.
BUT! You will have 25% more torque at the rear wheels. That is more than enough for you to feel the difference and you will get up to speed a hell of a lot quicker.

Gearing up
Hi Dave,
3.23's great for street cars, good mpg!
3.89's good for street/strippers or traffic light racers!!!
Thanks again for the mounts.
Baccy
3.23's great for street cars, good mpg!
3.89's good for street/strippers or traffic light racers!!!
Thanks again for the mounts.
Baccy