E36 box in an e30

[rix313]

Will the e36 box fit straight into the e30? Already have an e36 and want to get the matching box

[stonesie]

Already have an E36 what? engine? diff? prop?

If your using the E30 gearbox now then try driving it in 4th, this has a 1:1 ratio which is the same as a E36 box's 5th so you would need to change the diff too to an E30 M3 or Z3 diff (maby E36 compact??) with a lower ratio to stop it being so revvy at motorway speed... unless it's a track car where close gearing and the bias towards balls out acceleration is what your after.

[rix313]

Sorry its an E36 engine.

I haven't driven it with the e30 box as it isn't selecting first, so i'm looking for a new box and wanting to know whether to get the e36 box to go with the e36 engine i have or just find an e30 engine.

Its going to be for track so what shall I do find another e30 box or an e36 box?

[Jhonno]

e36 box