e36 lsd info please

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bjg16v
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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:29 am

Hi,was wondering if this diff will fit on my 2.5 e30 touring

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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:42 pm

AFAIK, diff will fit (assuming they're both 188 size) , casing will not. Insides need to be built into an E30 case, which isn't a DIY job.
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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:28 pm

Thanks, the diff is off a e36 323 if that tells you any thing,i havnt a clue
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Post Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:37 pm

I would expect that to be a 188 (medium case diff.), but the ratio will be totally unsuitable for an E30 gearbox - somewhere around 3:1, I'd expect.
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:30 am

Ok thanks for your help,wont even bother going there with that then,just save up for a sport one.