What starter to use?

[E30JACK]

My m50tub25 is going to be mated to a g260 from an 87 325i - my question is which starter will I use? Should I use the early model starter or late model?
Also, is there a difference between the starter on an automatic/manual late model e30? Or will a starter off an automatic car work? Thanks in advance!

[justin_l_]

You didn't say what flywheel you are using. If you are using an m20 flywheel use a late model m20 starter (it's smaller than the early model). If you using an e36 flywheel use the e36/34 starter.

[E30JACK]

My apologies, I am using an m20 single mass flywheel. Can I use a late model starter out of an automatic car or does it have to be out of a manual car? (Idk if there's a difference) thanks!

[justin_l_]

I believe they are the same, but check the part number on www.realoem.com to confirm.

[E30JACK]

Real OEM says the late model auto and manual starter are the same. Should work then!...I hope. Haha

[drulle]

late/early auto or manual starter will work, early ones are bigger and you have to hook'em up a little different

[e30austin]

Use the starter that matches your flywheel.