m52 conversions - which gearbox drives better

[Quaser]

hiya

just wondering what peoples experiences are with the 318is gearbox/3.64 diff vs 328i gearbox/3.25 or 3.15 diffs

Which one is better, more driveable etc etc

[rich318i]

the 328i/M3 gear box can handle the power. got a 3.25 lsd diff and love it..

[leeparkes]

E30 gearbox can feel notchy.

[Brianmoooore]

The later gearbox is the better one, but the diff. ratio needs to be taller than 3.25 or 3.15 to match the 3.64.
2.95 is the direct top equivalent of 3.64 with the E30 overdrive box. 3.25 with the later box equates to 4.01 on the E30 one.

[daymo69er]

i have the e30 318i with the m52b28 with the m52b28 box and the 318i diff, i top out at 100 on the limiter but getting there shes pretty quick! no good for long journeys tho, but soon to put a lsd,

[leeparkes]

[Gunni]

The 328i gearbox is the top choice for smoothnes and powerhandling.

[taylorstattoo]

not sure what diff iv got but iv kept the 318i box and diff on my m52, flywheel and intake have been done too and box seems to be handling it fine,, maybe a bit too quick in first but for some reason i just love 3rd and 4th really punchy and seems to rev forever