Please could you give me some advice on choosing a differential
I have a 1300 A+ marina engine and a Ford Sierra 5-speed gearbox.
Any advice on what would be the best ratio diff to use.
I like a bit of speed but not keep changing up and down the box.
I would be grateful for any information.
Thanks
LIZ
CHOOSING A DIFF
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ManyMinors
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Re: CHOOSING A DIFF
What diff do you have currently and what do you feel about the current performance?
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amgrave
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Re: CHOOSING A DIFF
4.22 standard diff ratio with 5 speed box, any lower and you will be changing gear on slopes. If you want acceleration 4.5
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mike.perry
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Re: CHOOSING A DIFF
See how it goes in 4th which should be the same as top in the Minor box and then decide if the car can handle a 3.9 with the overdrive 5th gear. My guess is that it will be ok as it is
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