As subject implied I searched database, most of info for gearing is on autos, not for my beloved 5 speed. (when I say tech database, I mean messageboard history actually)
Anyhow, I have 02 M5 w/ the 3.23s. Iam itching to drop in zex LSD and lower gears. My only problem is which gears!
Stuff to keep in mind:
My car does sit a bit. I put on the average amount of miles on a car at 1k a month.
I do maybe 2 or so hours of highway driving a week (60mph). Rest is in town.
I like to baby the RPMs--I dont get on it much, but I do like accessible power when I want it. Over the summer I will make some track runs, but Im not avid about tearing my car up either. I do want the times as impressive as they can be for a stricly N/A car though. It will see a little bit of street racing as well (nothing hardcore).
I don't want any less than 20 mpg.
So, with all that in mind plus just the facts that are known on what is best for the 5 speed, what gearing should I look at?
And like I said, I already baby the RPMs... I could probably do it just as well even with the engine rapping faster.
Thanks all
Cale
[ December 28, 2001: Message edited by: Cale ]</p>
Anyhow, I have 02 M5 w/ the 3.23s. Iam itching to drop in zex LSD and lower gears. My only problem is which gears!
Stuff to keep in mind:
My car does sit a bit. I put on the average amount of miles on a car at 1k a month.
I do maybe 2 or so hours of highway driving a week (60mph). Rest is in town.
I like to baby the RPMs--I dont get on it much, but I do like accessible power when I want it. Over the summer I will make some track runs, but Im not avid about tearing my car up either. I do want the times as impressive as they can be for a stricly N/A car though. It will see a little bit of street racing as well (nothing hardcore).
I don't want any less than 20 mpg.
So, with all that in mind plus just the facts that are known on what is best for the 5 speed, what gearing should I look at?
And like I said, I already baby the RPMs... I could probably do it just as well even with the engine rapping faster.
Thanks all
Cale
[ December 28, 2001: Message edited by: Cale ]</p>
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