e36 coupe diffs same as e30?

[telski789]

ive heard that the e36 coupe uses the e30 rear end??? anybody know this for sure? be nice to find some fresher units!!

Tel

[oze30]

Compact not coupe.

[Davenotouring]

True ^^^^

I used a 3.2 (ish) compact diff on my 320i Touring.

[liam012]

m20b20 plus normal gearbox plus 3.2 diff?

that must have been some hearse....

[Davenotouring]

Ha!

It was slow off the line with no revs, but it actually went alright. Drifting in second was spot on.

The Diff lived on for a while sporting an S14 engine as it's driver!

[EOS]

Can use Z3 ones i think, they look like all the mounting holes are in the right place.

[Brianmoooore]

These diffs physically fit, but because the E30 uses an overdrive fifth gear and the E36/Z3 use direct top gears in their gearboxes, the ratios are unsuitable.
Perfect for M5x conversions though!
I have a Z3 slipper lined up for the upcoming M52 touring.

[trigger]

what about in a 325 auto touring brian, any good?

[Andy325i]

I have a Z3 slipper lined up for the upcoming M52 touring.

Hi Brian is it a 2.8 diff? Were these an option or standard on the 2.8's? (Z3)

I am currently running an open 3.38



Andy

[Brianmoooore]

Hi Brian is it a 2.8 diff? Were these an option or standard on the 2.8's? (Z3)

Yes, mine's from a '99 2.8, and, AFAIK, they were standard fit.
They are torsen diffs though, and from the outside, behave and look exactly like an ordinary open diff.

[Bob_S]

I have an Mcoupe diff for sale, not sure if it's off a 3ltr or 3.2 but I an lead to believe they are about 3.15