Which tranny would u use ??

[e30s50dan]

M50 is ready to go in my 91' 318i ..I have a good e36 tranns(or at least I hope so) and i have the 240 getrag from the 318i ..which one would you guys go with and why....will the stock driveshafts work with the 240 getrag??,but then the shifter wont line up correctly huh!!...OR go with e36 250 getrag? the shifter will line up ,but not sure about driveshaft. :???:

...any help,thoughts

[mrhinton]

use the e36 tranny and e36 driveshaft. it works perfectly. thats whats in my car.

[hugh jass]

use the e36 tranny and e36 driveshaft. it works perfectly. thats whats in my car.

yes, just make sure you use the csb from your year e30 on the e36 ds

[e30s50dan]

use the e36 tranny and e36 driveshaft. it works perfectly. thats whats in my car.

thats what I was leaning towards! I have the e36 drive shafts but they are not the best of shape..i can find more

..so what flywheel did you end up useing..... M20? starter??

[zav3n]

im useing a getrag 240 + e36 2door driveshaft... ive been rapping it for a 1 3/4 of a year and no problems...

[e30s50dan]

what clutch package did you use with the 240/

[MR 325]

He used an M20 flywheel and clutch.

[SamE30e]

I use the G240, no problems as of yet.

It'sprobably one of the easier trannys to use if you're not going FI or any power over about 250 crank hp.

Benefit is you get to keep your stock ratios, you already have the tranny and mounts, you just need a shift linkage, DS, CSB, and clutch setup.

Sam

[asubimmer]

I use the G240, no problems as of yet.

It'sprobably one of the easier trannys to use if you're not going FI or any power over about 250 crank hp.

Benefit is you get to keep your stock ratios, you already have the tranny and mounts, you just need a shift linkage, DS, CSB, and clutch setup.

Sam

stock tranny and mounts work w/ the 250 too. The 250 is stronger and was made for the motor. Which do you think you should use?

[gazellebeigem3]

It'sprobably one of the easier trannys to use if you're not going FI or any power over about 250 crank hp.

Sam

I assume this figure was pulled completely out of your ass?

[e30s50dan]

..both are in great shape,I was hoping to use the one that is the easiest (and cheapest)..I assume the 240's linkage will be 10-15% askew ! and the 250 should bolt up with the shifter staright ..... I also take it that both can use the m20 flywheel!??

[BenM]

..both are in great shape,I was hoping to use the one that is the easiest (and cheapest)..I assume the 240's linkage will be 10-15% askew ! and the 250 should bolt up with the shifter staright ..... I also take it that both can use the m20 flywheel!??

Ok, I am tired and need to be up in 5hrs. but here goes:

The 240 and 250 are pretty much identical on the outside. They mount the same and you need to use the same linkage with both of them. The difference lies within the transmission strength and gear ratios.

240 = Over-driven tranny (.81 5th)
250 = close-ratio/non over-driven tranny (1:1 5th)

When you use either one of these transmissions, you also need an E36 325i driveshaft, shift carrier and selector rod. I believe you can use E30 your 318i tranny brace, and you may even be able to use E30 325i shift console and linkage too, but I have no idea.

If I have to go into explaining what needs to be done to fit the Getrag 260, I am going to recommond you sell your E30 and buy a honda.

Hth.

[e30s50dan]

Ok, I am tired and need to be up in 5hrs. but here goes:

The 240 and 250 are pretty much identical on the outside. They mount the same and you need to use the same linkage with both of them. The difference lies within the transmission strength and gear ratios.

240 = Over-driven tranny (.81 5th)
250 = close-ratio/non over-driven tranny (1:1 5th)

When you use either one of these transmissions, you also need an E36 325i driveshaft, shift carrier and selector rod. I believe you can use E30 your 318i tranny brace, and you may even be able to use E30 325i shift console and linkage too, but I have no idea.

If I have to go into explaining what needs to be done to fit the Getrag 260, I am going to recommond you sell your E30 and buy a honda.

Hth.

how the hell you can say that the 240 and 250 are identical from the outside..they look completely different ..anyone can tell that from 50ft away

[Dominic49]

Ok, I am tired and need to be up in 5hrs. but here goes:

The 240 and 250 are pretty much identical on the outside. They mount the same and you need to use the same linkage with both of them. The difference lies within the transmission strength and gear ratios.

240 = Over-driven tranny (.81 5th)
250 = close-ratio/non over-driven tranny (1:1 5th)

When you use either one of these transmissions, you also need an E36 325i driveshaft, shift carrier and selector rod. I believe you can use E30 your 318i tranny brace, and you may even be able to use E30 325i shift console and linkage too, but I have no idea.

If I have to go into explaining what needs to be done to fit the Getrag 260, I am going to recommond you sell your E30 and buy a honda.

Hth.

with the 240 trans use the e36 m3 zf shift linkage/carrier for a perfect fitment

[e30s50dan]

with the 240 trans use the e36 m3 zf shift linkage/carrier for a perfect fitment

really!! no fabrication to the shift linkage/carrier??