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New Differential -- Wow
I just installed a 2.88 diff in my 84TD that had a 3.07 original. A lot of work but, wow, what an overall quality improvement in shifting, rpm and noise at highway speed.
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Yep..........
........now watch the fuel economy.........29 is not unrealistic for a highway number (for the SD).........the W123 might achieve 28. |
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Or in my case 16mpg ... WHERE is my prec chamber lock ring tool, pelican parts swore it'd be here on wed...... Gah.
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Yep, at 16, you've got some serious issues.........valves.........timing.........prechambers...........cam timing..........compression..........all/some of the above.
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Why would a 123 get 1 mpg less than a 126? Aerodynamics?
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yea, the W126 had better aerodynamics
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I am still on the hunt for a 2.88 diff if anyone has one.... I need to be ready for when my cv boots give up the ghost, then the whole rear end is getting swapped out.
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Is the the 2.88 found in 85's?
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I used to. Sold it since it was attached to the car.
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Oh well, I tried.
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I didn't get anywhere near 28 mpgs with that axle in the 85. Rarely even got near 25.
I think I know of a 2.88 axle that might be available in Portland though.
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Really? How much? I'd possibly be interested....
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This guy on CL might have one. His name is Rus, he's a Russian so don't believe any mileage claims.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/426474056.html
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Well for what it`s worth, our 85, I guess it has the 2.88. we get 27 to 29+ on the highway. came home from portland last may, fueled up in Lodi,CA @ Flyn-J and got 30.86. best I ever got, ever.
Charlie
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