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2.2 Diff
« on: 27 February 2011, 22:03:37 »

Hi will the diff of a 2.2 auto saloon fit an 2.2 manual estate or is the gearing different  :-[
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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #1 on: 27 February 2011, 22:36:02 »

My diff ratio is 4.22;1 and sum others are 3.45;1 if i fit the 3.45;1 will i gain exalaration or will it be slower
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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2011, 23:11:11 »

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My diff ratio is 4.22;1 and sum others are 3.45;1 if i fit the 3.45;1 will i gain exalaration or will it be slower

A 3.45 on a 4 pot would be a bad idea IMHO.

It would be higher geared so slower to accelerate. That diff was only for diesels (a load of torque and low revving).

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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2011, 08:50:10 »

if you can't find the correct spec for your car, I can work out which one you have fitted.
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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2011, 10:21:48 »

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Hi will the diff of a 2.2 auto saloon fit an 2.2 manual estate or is the gearing different  :-[
2.2 auto = 4.22
2.2 manual = 3.9

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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2011, 17:08:40 »

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My diff ratio is 4.22;1 and sum others are 3.45;1 if i fit the 3.45;1 will i gain exalaration or will it be slower

A 3.45 on a 4 pot would be a bad idea IMHO.

It would be higher geared so slower to accelerate. That diff was only for diesels (a load of torque and low revving).

Kevin

So i will stay with 4.22 diff .Just have to find the cars that have the 4.22 diff
Thanks for replys
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Re: 2.2 Diff
« Reply #6 on: 28 February 2011, 17:09:53 »

Three weeks ago I scrapped a 2.2 manual sport with diff still attached :'(
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