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CHOOSING A DIFF

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:28 pm
by Liz
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

Re: CHOOSING A DIFF

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:49 pm
by ManyMinors
What diff do you have currently and what do you feel about the current performance?

Re: CHOOSING A DIFF

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:50 pm
by amgrave
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

Re: CHOOSING A DIFF

Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:32 pm
by mike.perry
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