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iso 3.46 dif for my 1982 240D

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05-25-2023, 01:52 PM

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iso 3.46 dif for my 1982 240D

Low mile 3.46 dif needed

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05-25-2023, 05:01 PM

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If you don’t mind me asking, why that particular gearing?

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If you don’t mind me asking, why that particular gearing?

I had the 3.69. Put in a 3.07 and way too slow on startup esp on soft ground. Lot of clutch needed. Perfect at highway speed on flat ground but lost speed on the slightest upgrade. 3.4 seems about perfect. I have tried all 3 ratios. I have had the car since 2007 BTW. 3.69 is perfect for a taxi cab around town . 3.07 is perfect for a trip across Kansas or canebrake. 3.46 seems to be the sweet spot. I live in the mountains and 3.07 is awful.

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05-26-2023, 07:22 PM

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