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Diff ratio for 2.0 duratec
R1 STRIKER - 30/6/12 at 09:43 PM

What diff ratio are people using for their duratec conversions? I have a 4.4 lsd subaru diff left from a previous striker build and just wondering if its suitable!. Planning on around 200bhp if that makes any difference.


eddie99 - 30/6/12 at 09:46 PM

What gearbox? Also depends what wheels/tyres you are using? With type 9 standard ish ratios and 13" wheels, I've got a 3.9 LSD but a 4.1 or 4.4 would of been a bit better.


R1 STRIKER - 1/7/12 at 03:05 AM

Will be on 13's and bgh box so little bit of choice on ratios there.


snapper - 1/7/12 at 03:56 AM

What rev limit?
With a 4.4 you will need a long first and second or you will run out of revs quickly
Use a gear ratio calculator to get a good idea of speed in gear.
Something around 40/45 in first over 60 second 90+ third should be nice on the road
You may want a longer 5th for cruising


dave r - 1/7/12 at 05:09 AM

mines on a 3.36? with 186hp
with a capri 2.8 long 1st ratio box
pulls well in all gears


eddie99 - 1/7/12 at 06:02 AM

Yeah sorry that was a long first gear... To us working it out meant 5th would never be used. However that is for racing where it'll always be around 7k rpm


R1 STRIKER - 1/7/12 at 06:30 AM

Some good points there. It was intended to be used with a 4age which I guess would rev a bit more. Need to do a bit more research into duratec specs before ordering chassis I think.