Suggestion on diff ratio

[EDDY99]

Camper van over 3 ton loaded all the time.
Need a new diff any suggestions as to the best ratio to get.
The one in at the mo is 5.11.

Thanks Eddy

[Airthies]

I like the 3.73 that's in our vans. Ones a day van others fully loaded work van bouncing the 3.5t limit permanently. It's fine for on the road speeds and for pulling away.
There both 2.4 115ps.

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[EDDY99]

will 100ps still pull ok with this diff ??

[richgold]

I like the 3.73 that's in our vans. Ones a day van others fully loaded work van bouncing the 3.5t limit permanently. It's fine for on the road speeds and for pulling away.
There both 2.4 115ps.

I had this configuration in my van with no problems and it was usually 3/4 loaded.

On past experience I would say a 100ps van wouldnt have much trouble with a 3.73 diff but there is one in between the 3.73 and the 5.11, I forget its ratio but its in the 4's somwhere.

[Altransit]

There's a 4.23 which is the one fitted to my 85ps. I wouldn't go any lower than that on a 100 PS 5 speed, because you'll be up and down the gearbox all the time.

[V184]

will 100ps still pull ok with this diff ??

5 or 6 speed ?

[EDDY99]

Its 5 speed.
Found a 3.73 local at a fair price.
Phoned several places and they did not know what ratio the diffs they had were or could not be bothered to look !!

Eddy

[knobby1]

Mk7 4.27 is a good all-rounder, not too short and runs on the motorway ok 60mph @ ~2500-2600rpm....good for towing too.

Lord Knobrot

[richgold]

3.73 could mean your pull-away speed is a little slower especially with lower ps than mine was, but it will mean your motorway speed will be 70 at 2500rpm so thats 10mph more than a 4.27 axle and better economy at motorway speeds.

[V184]

Mk7 4.27 is a good all-rounder, not too short and runs on the motorway ok 60mph @ ~2500-2600rpm....good for towing too.

Lord Knobrot

that sounds like its revving its b0110cks off !

[twin--turbo]

4.23 or 4.27???

TT

[richgold]

4.23 or 4.27???

I cant remember which it is!
I only ever remebered there is a "4.something" ratio.

[knobby1]

Mk7 4.27 is a good all-rounder, not too short and runs on the motorway ok 60mph @ ~2500-2600rpm....good for towing too.

Lord Knobrot

that sounds like its revving its b0110cks off !

Nah.....3500-3600 rpm @ 60 mph would be revving it's marbles off. Try running a 5.xx ratio and see how you go.

Lord Knobrot

[EDDY99]

Got a 3.73 in the end. stripping down to take old one out BROKEN LEAF SPRING

[EDDY99]

What a difference new 3.73 diff has made, van now drives so much better.
Well worth doing

Eddy