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Siggo
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:18 pm

Hi. Im just wondering if anyone can help i wanna know if an e36 m3 LSD would fit my e30 with m52 engine . Cheers
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:19 pm

nope .
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:36 pm

The e36 3.0ltr lsd internals will retro fit into a medium case e30 diff housing,making it a e30 lsd. which may work ratio wise if your using a 328 gearbox as that is a 3.15 ratio.
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:14 pm

Z3 2.8 fits straight on though, and also is a 3.15 LSD.
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Post Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:26 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Z3 2.8 fits straight on though, and also is a 3.15 LSD.
now that's handy to know :)
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m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds :)