prop shaft lenth

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adam-325i
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Post Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:08 pm

iv done a manual conversion on my 2.5 but im not sure if iv got a 2.0 or a 2.5 gearbox and im in need of a prop im just not sure whitch one i need but iv got a measurement from diff to gearbox that measures at 150 cm or there abouts so whitch prop would i need
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Post Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:15 pm

We're good to you :D

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... #Propshaft

I depends both on what gearbox and what diff you've fitted, since the 325 diff is also a beefier unit. It's possible to make the 2.0 prop fit by loosening the middle nut and pushing/pulling the splines apart to change the length, but make sure you mark the two sides first in case you accidentally separate the two halves of a prop. A split prop can only go back together one way, and if you get it wrong it'll be imbalanced.
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Post Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:33 pm

cheers dude thats a big help but my next one would be will a auto shaft fit if i pull it out cuz of the flanges
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Post Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:21 pm

No way; the Wiki says you can get about 10mm of stretch, not 10cm. The splines themselves aren't 10cm long.