Does a e36 325i gear box fit in a e30 325i

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Post Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:18 pm

Does a e36 325i gear box fit in a e30 325i ?
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Post Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:09 pm

Yes, but at a funny angle which means custom/modded gearbox crossmember and linkage and you will need a diff change to one with the appropriate ratio for the E30 gearbox. Not sure which propshaft you would need.

Quite a bit of work and no real gains unless youre fitting it complete with E36 325i engine.
James
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'93 318i touring 16v