J30 diff question

[supra brit]

Am I going to notice a huge difference if I install a J30 diff? I know the gearing is different, but will it be very noticeable?

Anyone have one on their car??? Thanks.

[twofourzeroSX]

i think the gearing is still the same...actually im almost positive it is. i just installed mine last week, its no different in speed but handling its a whole different car

[Darius]

Yes the final drive ratio IS different than the 240SX and you DO notice a drop in acceleration.

[virus77]

its slightly taller, I never noticed the difference but my car is turbo.

[supra brit]

Dangit, wil it accelerate a lot slower or just slightly? My car's alrady slow. Eventually I plan to either do a KA-T or get a CA, so then it prob won't matter...

[Darius]

It's not like it feels like it bogs or anything, but there is a slightly noticeable difference in acceleration. Just do the swap and don't worry about it if you're going with some power upgrades in the near future. I had mine on as a daily driver for a year and forgot about it.

[hannibal]

Stock ratio is 4.083 vs 3.916 for the J30.

I havent installed my J30 diff yet, but I dont expect a drastic drop in acceleration. I think you can put up with it until you go turbo.