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jone325isport
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Post Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:06 pm

right then people, is it possible to put a lsd unit into a non lsd diff casing,using the crown wheel and pion from the non lad unit or indeed the other way round. as most of you know finding the right ratio diff for your car is very hard i.e. 4.4 only ever put in a 318ti auto and you'd have to be a hero to spec a car like that with a diff haha
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Post Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:22 pm

YES,,

but on E30 there are 2 types,,, the small ones.. like 316 -320

and the big one like 325 (( maby 318 is and 324 have this also ))

you can use the inside stuff from a the smallest version of E34 like 518,, 520(((m20))
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Post Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:39 pm

I believe the 318is has a small case.
The E28 diffs can also be used, even on m30 cars.

Which diff have you got mate?
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Post Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:50 pm

thats good to no !! i am looking for a 318 ti auto diff and the ratio would be smart :D 4.4:1 instead of 3.4 hehe would a e36 m3 diff unit go in as there are more avlible and i no of one cheap :D

all in all should liven my ti up a little
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Post Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:54 pm

316 autos had a 4.45.

I have a small case 4.45 lsd that came out of a 318i touring, so they are out there.
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Post Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:59 pm

haha are u selling it ??
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Post Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:27 pm

No sorry. I'll hold onto it for now.