S50+E36 m3 trans = what shift linkage??

[1990m3]

I Read the long thread at the top and I saw some references to using E30 shift linkage with the E36 trans to fit in the cars. Can someone clarify or tell me exactly which shift linkage will work? I am putting these parts in a '91 381is, so if the parts off that trans work that would be great.

thanks

Dave

[Ryan Stewart]

I had to use the whole package. I even had to change to the newer carrier.

[1990m3]

"I had to use the whole package"

does this mean you used E36 M3 shift linkage?? I'm a little unclear on your response

[Addissimo]

use the linkage for whatever tranny you're using.

if you're using an e36m3 tranny, use the entire linkage from that
if you're using an e36 non-m tranny, use the entire linkage from that
if you're using a getrag 260, use the entire linkage from that


you get the idea.

[1990m3]

thanks Addissimo, that's what I was looking for. Wasn't sure if they all had the same fitment through the E30 shifter hole.

[Garageaholic]

use the linkage for whatever tranny you're using.

if you're using an e36m3 tranny, use the entire linkage from that
if you're using an e36 non-m tranny, use the entire linkage from that
if you're using a getrag 260, use the entire linkage from that


you get the idea.

I'm doing an M30 swap on my E30, So I guess I need the shift linkage from that E28 transmission?

Jared Squires had used the E30 shift linkage if i'm not mistaken. I dont know if you know him... I know he's on the forum.

[325Projectz]

I have a zf trans. I used the 260 shifting arm, straight selector rod, and a z4 shift lever. The only zf item I used was the bearing bolt.

Everything works just fine, sits right were its suppose to be.

[Ryan Stewart]

"I had to use the whole package"

does this mean you used E36 M3 shift linkage?? I'm a little unclear on your response

Yes and I even had to use the E36 carrier but it might have been because I had an early car with the older stamped steel behind.

[Addissimo]

when I tried to use the e36 carrier with the 260 tranny, nothing came close to lining up.

[Ryan Stewart]

Well, see, the thread was about using an S50 with the S50 tranny. I also have an S50 with an S50 tranny. Therefore I cant speak of whether or not the E36 carrier would work with an E30 tranny. I just know it works with an S50 and the S50 tranny.