Transmission's for m50

[mcr_driver]

hmm...interesting...does anyone have the specific part# needed?

[Killacortes]

im running the stock 260 in my 90 325i couldnt be happier

[mr2peak]

Who has run both the 260 and the ZF? Is there a noticeable difference?

I have the 260 with a 4.10 in the car now, but I also have a ZF and a 3.25 laying around that I was thinking about installing.

[Overlord475]

I used whatever TO bearing was already in the car. Which woould bee the stock e30 one. I guess either is okay.

They're the same part number... Look on Pelican

Who has run both the 260 and the ZF? Is there a noticeable difference?

I have the 260 with a 4.10 in the car now, but I also have a ZF and a 3.25 laying around that I was thinking about installing.

How is the 260 / 4.10:1 combo??? I've heard that 1st gear is worthless with this gearing. Guess I'll find out first hand next week, ha

[mr2peak]

Yeah first gear is kinda sad, really easy to peel out in the rain. Feels like first gearing is holding you back. I never pull on people in 1st, have to get to 2nd to go anywhere.

Good news is that I don't have to shift from stop sign to stop sign when I'm lazy, just leave it in 2nd and go.

[MattM]

the US e30 and E36 clutches are completely interchangeable(im sure euro is the same, but not 100% sure), so any combination of clutch components will be the same

[ninerm3guy]

Getrag 265 with s50?

Ok guys, I am looking for an answer I hope you can help. I have an e30 M3 w/a hybrid s52 bottom end ltw. flywheel/m5 clutch, with OBDI top end and schrick cams and ZF320 trans and 3.25lsd.

I was looking at swapping out trans for a Getrag 265 with OD 5th daily driver. Would the 265 need the modified cross member as used for the 260? I have the removalable bell housing from an eta. As I understand the m/s50,m20 have same bolt patter for trans.

[greyis89]

im running the zf320 out of a 95 m3 with my m50 and a 3.73 diff, makes for a stupid quick combo but it fits my driving environment alright. keep researching and figure out whats best for you. everybody elses advice has helped this ongoing swap obsession.

[Wh33lhop]

Ok guys, I am looking for an answer I hope you can help. I have an e30 M3 w/a hybrid s52 bottom end ltw. flywheel/m5 clutch, with OBDI top end and schrick cams and ZF320 trans and 3.25lsd.

I was looking at swapping out trans for a Getrag 265 with OD 5th daily driver. Would the 265 need the modified cross member as used for the 260? I have the removalable bell housing from an eta. As I understand the m/s50,m20 have same bolt patter for trans.

First off, why do you want to use a G265? Because it is likely not worth it, especially seeing as you already sourced a different driveshaft for the ZF.

If you have already sourced the bell housing from the E28 eta, then you will be able to bolt it up to any M5x/S5x, however since there is about 10 degrees of extra slant angle going from an M20 to a DOHC motor the trans will be "twisted" over some, and you will likely need a custom trans brace.

Again, though, I cannot see a good reason to do so. The 265/6 has almost identical gear ratios to the G260, and the ZF is really better suited to an S5x anyway as the first gear is a little taller and less useless. Save the removable bell housing for a dogleg 265!

[ninerm3guy]

Yeah, I hear ya. I was looking for a lower rpms at crusising speed and wondered about it. I figured I would ask before doing it. I will probably go the 6speed route instead!

[ninerm3guy]

BTW, I had the 4:10 diff in for a about 6 months, talked about hill climb special!!

Thanks for the reply! I am sure I will come up with another question to add to the fun!