M50 and getrag 240 ?'s

[Speedjunkiejp]

I have a M50 pre vanos (1992) and a Getrag 240 (91 318i)

now I know the getrag 240 lines up right but which clutch, flywheel, and driveshaft should i use?

also I have a 84 318i manual which i think is a 3.64 but I am unsure and which one to use for the swap as i did search and most information is for the getrag 260 or E36 tranny. I have seen a few people using the 240 but was wondering if amy are using the stock 84 318i rearend.. thanks

sorry for the nub questions but i have only had the car 1 week or so. lol

[Speedjunkiejp]

ok i found this thread that answers the driveshaft (E36 325i) clutch/flywheel (M20)

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=102114&highlight=M50+getrag+240

will my stock 84 318i m10 rear diff still work for now? thanks

[Teaguer]

You can actually use the flywheel and clutch from the M42 318 ..although it wont be desireable .
You'd be better off with the M20 flywheel , clutch and starter ...then couple that with the E30 M20 shift support and linkage and use the E36 325 driveshaft with a E30 center support bearing installed .
The 240 trans will use the E30 trans brace/crossmember .

You can also use your early 318 3.46 diff ...but youd really be better off using the bigger E30 diff from an M20 car .
Ideally you'd want a 3.73 or maybe even the 4.10 ratio .

[Speedjunkiejp]

Thanks!!.. The old M10 will be coming out shortly..(i will make a build thread with pics when that happens) Im sourcing all the parts now.. So far M50 and getrag 240 are sourced and in the works

[02stu]

the 318i clutch and rear end won't hold up, and the dual mass flywheel will be disappointing. I know because I went that route and it is a bitch pulling the transmission to replace the clutch and flywheel.

[Speedjunkiejp]

ok so im gathering the following parts would be best combo....

M50 non vanos
240 getrag
M20 clutch/flywheel/starter
e36 325i driveshaft
3.73 LSD rearend

Sound good?

[e30littlechris 22]

But what if you have a getrag 260 can you use the stock 325is drive shaft??

[Teaguer]

But what if you have a getrag 260 can you use the stock 325is drive shaft??

Yes . Now read the swap thread .

[02stu]

ok so im gathering the following parts would be best combo....

M50 non vanos
240 getrag
M20 clutch/flywheel/starter
e36 325i driveshaft
3.73 LSD rearend

Sound good?

that is perfect, if you want to keep a 4.10 you can always get one out of a auto 325is or an m3. I tihnk there are some others to.

[Speedjunkiejp]

sounds good thanks for all the help.. im almost done sourcing all the parts.. then comes the fun part lol who has the best price for the clutch?