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Earlier, Nick had stated that the gear ratio for the rear differential is different from N/A to turbo. I believe he said that the N/A was 4.30:1 and the manual was 3.901:1. My question is what is the difference and which on will give you more of an edge in dragging?

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Depends on the overall ratio, and the engine speed that is attainable.

Torque and speed is a tradeoff in a gear set. Its one or the other.

If the gearing is really short, the car will accelerate harder. But if its a manual, you lose tenths every time you shift negating to a point the effect.

You are not fast, and you sure as hell are not furious.
 
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Ok. Thanks Nick. I thought the lower would give you better acceleration. I wanted to switch them out because I have a N/A differential on my turbo engine from doing the swap. I still have the turbo diff and wanted to see which one would make me better in a race.

1987 N/A -> Turbo
Apex'i Power Intake
GReddy Profec e-01
GReddy Piggy Back ECU
4" cat back exhaust
 
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The two are close. Like I said, torque and speed are a trade off. If you have a lot of power, you might consider a little taller (lower number) gear. The taller gear will generate more speed, and the torque can handle it if you have plenty on tap.

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