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e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:26 pm
by ruja98
Hi,
Will a e36 gearbox fit on my e30? (318 is)
Cheers
Re: e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:59 am
by 320Touring
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..
Re: e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:05 am
by rossmc88
What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
Re: e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:57 am
by Brianmoooore
rossmc88 wrote:What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
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Re: e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:53 pm
by DanThe
Brianmoooore wrote:rossmc88 wrote:What's the difference between an overdrive 5th and a proper 5th?
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Re: e30/e36 gearboxes
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:06 pm
by rossmc88
good to know, thanks
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:55 pm
by ruja98
Thanks!