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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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TII alternative rear diff ratios?

As title really.

Are there any aside from 4.1 and 4.3? And if so, what are they?

Its all too easy to bog down due to my 4.5k+ powerband, and as I rarely do over 100mph lower gearing might be a plan for me, if something is available

Currently on the 4.1 rear end.

I know the non turbos you can get 4.875 and 5.12 for, but all ive seen for T2 ones is 4.3, and that wouldnt be enough difference to be worth it.

Any info appreciated.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Nothing available? I did some research and pulled up what seemed to be some obscure pickup truck diffs that youd never find, but was hoping someone knew of a tuner or similar with something worth buying.
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by StavFC
Are there any aside from 4.1 and 4.3?
Those are the only ratios available from Mazda. Otherwise, you will need to go with a custom gear set, a modified differential from another car, or an aftermarket differential.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
Those are the only ratios available from Mazda. Otherwise, you will need to go with a custom gear set, a modified differential from another car, or an aftermarket differential.
Affirmative.

I'll be using an 04 differential out of a Cobra mated to DSS axles. Factory 3.55 gear. Just need my neighbor to sell it already . Nice thing about Ford rear ends is the infinite gear ratio choices.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jager
Affirmative.

I'll be using an 04 differential out of a Cobra mated to DSS axles. Factory 3.55 gear. Just need my neighbor to sell it already . Nice thing about Ford rear ends is the infinite gear ratio choices.
Interesting.

Ive seen the complete rear end setups that Grannys sell, is that the kind of extent you need to go to to fit a Ford rear diff, or is there easier options?

Is there much weight difference?

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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afaik I know the turbo cars only had a 4.1 LSD rear. The GTUs had the 4.3 LSD but was a different case
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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afaik I know the turbo cars only had a 4.1 LSD rear. The GTUs had the 4.3 LSD but was a different case
A TII 4.33 ring and pinion set is available through Mazda Comp.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by StavFC
Interesting.

Ive seen the complete rear end setups that Grannys sell, is that the kind of extent you need to go to to fit a Ford rear diff, or is there easier options?

Is there much weight difference?


Its quite a bit of work.
http://www.v8rx7forum.com/v8-rx7-tec...ar-v2-0-a.html
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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i thought FEED or re-amemyia had a 4.77?
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
i thought FEED or re-amemyia had a 4.77?
I had heard similar but could find zero info, hence the thread
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