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4.3?
Does anyone here have the 4.3 ring/pinion set installed? I've never talked to anyone that has, and I'd like to get a couple of opinions on whether or not its worth the install. I understand that the acceleration gains are negated by a somewhat lower mileage and I was hoping someone here could offer up some advice.
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Its slightly noticeable. Compared to a 3.90 and a 4.10. You gain speed a little quicker but it lowers your top speed as a result. It's not bad though. You hardly notice it. It's probably good for drag racing.
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Eh...More interested in drifting...My car is great sideways, but it's kinda got some problems w/ the suspension in that its not tight enough. I just want it to break free more easily.
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Well here's the conundrum...It's also a DD. I do suspect that the 4.1 is fine as is, as I can break free w/ a simple power over, but I was just wondering if it's an exorbant increase in acceleration.
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Ehhh.....my car is a daily driver and a track/drift car. Being NA it helped out a little I suppose, but really its not as noticeable as people think it is. Don't put too much stock in it, get it or not, just don't assume it's going to be a big help.
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I think for the cost, it's not a big enough difference to be worth it. It's less than 5% different, think about that before spending lots of money on it. Having a good LSD will almost certainly be a better use of the money as far as the diff goes. You can rebuild the stock S4 LSD's to lock harder if that's what you want, or just get it back to new specs and it'll be a lot better.
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Well, currently, I'm WITHOUT LSD due to a necessary swap back to stock due to a lockup entirely my fault...lack of maintenance is a huge bitch. With lesbian friends. Rebuild to follow...
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