e30/e36 gearboxes

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ruja98
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Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:26 pm

Hi,
Will a e36 gearbox fit on my e30? (318 is)
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:59 am

E36 m42 gearboxes have different ratios than the e30 ones.

E36 boxes are 1:1 5th whereas e30 boxes are 1:1 4th, with an overdrive 5th.

the box will fit but you'll need to change the diff ratio to get it geared properly..
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:05 am

What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:57 am

rossmc88 wrote:What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:53 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
rossmc88 wrote:What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:06 pm

good to know, thanks :)
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Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:55 pm

Thanks!
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