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R1 BEC- 3.38 or 3.62 LSD?
peterriley2 - 21/6/06 at 09:48 AM

which one would you guys use- im building an r1, and can get hold of both of these, my donors coming in a few days and itll have an lsd, but i think i could find a cheap 3.38 without much hastle. would you sacrifice speed for handling? im just using it for everyday driving, maybe take it to a track day once in a blue moon...

so considering they'll be both around the same price, which would would you keep, which one would you ebay....


PAUL FISHER - 21/6/06 at 10:13 AM

The ideal combination for the bec,is the 3.38,if you have both,you could remove the,slip diff from the 3.62,and fit it to the 3.38,I had this done for me,by"KIT FIT" when I built my car,so I don't actually no how difficult it is to do,but it can be done


peterriley2 - 21/6/06 at 10:29 AM

i rather not use both if i can help it, just because either of them on ebay could make some good money...


smart51 - 21/6/06 at 11:05 AM

I have a 3.62 LSD and I have no problems with it. Max revs in 6th on my R1 engine = 120 MPH though. On a track day you might need more.

A 3.38 open diff and push in shafts will weight 10kg less. you will have more top speed in each gear (7%) but less acceleration. Either is probably good.


zxrlocost - 21/6/06 at 11:08 AM

3.62 lsd on mine and I can do 122 mph tops speed
and 55mph in first gear

seems good to me


chockymonster - 21/6/06 at 11:27 AM

I'd go with the 3.38

The viscous LSD will be some 16 years old and isn't really the best anyway.

I went for the 3.38 as it was lots lighter and I'm planning on a Quaife ATB later down the road


Hellfire - 21/6/06 at 06:26 PM

I'd go for the 3.38 and save the weight.

Phil