What diff do i need for my e30 help ?

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dean92
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Post Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:41 pm

hello i just got my 1st e30 :) and i need some help with what diff i need for my conversion ? . I just put a e36 2.8 with gear box so i need to no what is the bast diff wud be
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Post Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:50 pm

Welcome mate

just a quick look in the m50/52 section and i found this

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=233355
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Post Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:10 pm

The E36 box , unlike the M42 box, has a direct top gear, not an overdrive. With a direct top E36 box, ideally you need a 3.15 or a 3.07 like I have for sale :)