Getrag 260 question

[Turf1600]

So, I plan on using my stock getrag 260 and 3.73 LSD for my swap. I understand that I can use the same driveshaft - but have to use a different support bracket?

If so, what is the reasoning behind this?

Also, what impact does my selection of motor mounts have on the placement of the motor?

[turboeta]

You have to rotate the transmission 10 degrees, member DougSic sells a really nice brace for $75...

[Turf1600]

You have to rotate the transmission 10 degrees, member DougSic sells a really nice brace for $75...

Yeah I saw that. Looks good. How does the rotation affect the shift linkage and slave?

[FredK]

It causes an irrecoverable error in the hydraulic boost manifold circuitry. I'd suggest flashing your 506 or 413 ROM to the latest firmware.

[Turf1600]

It causes an irrecoverable error in the hydraulic boost manifold circuitry. I'd suggest flashing your 506 or 413 ROM to the latest firmware.

I already flashed it. I also reconfigured the manifold circuit board.

What else?

[FredK]

PS Loan, the short of it is, the rotation does not affect the linkage or slave cylinder. It tilts the shifter, so you'll have to bend it back to level.

[Turf1600]

PS Loan, the short of it is, the rotation does not affect the linkage or slave cylinder. It tilts the shifter, so you'll have to bend it back to level.

Thanks pal.

:p

[dougsic]

You have to rotate the transmission 10 degrees, member DougSic sells a really nice brace for $75...

Not any more. You got in early. Made to order for $115.00 now.

But they look SO much better! :D

[turboeta]

Not any more. You got in early. Made to order for $115.00 now.

But they look SO much better! :D

damnit, I didn't get in early...but I could have lol. Either way, even for $115 it is still a deal

[Black_E30]

Does anyone running the 260 have a Z3-lever short shift kit installed? Is the angle worse, the same as, or better than with the stock (unbent) e30 shift lever?

If using the stock shifter, it will be ~10° to the right, unless bent back to the left.
From reading the miles and miles of short shifter posts, there does seem to a difference in angle with a Z3 lever, but it is not clear which direction and how much. Does the angle difference make the problem better or worse than stock? I also realize this may vary with choice of shift lever.

If no one here has done it, then I ask in the short shift discussion.

Cheers.

[Charlie]

Does anyone running the 260 have a Z3-lever short shift kit installed? Is the angle worse, the same as, or better than with the stock (unbent) e30 shift lever?

If using the stock shifter, it will be ~10° to the right, unless bent back to the left.
From reading the miles and miles of short shifter posts, there does seem to a difference in angle with a Z3 lever, but it is not clear which direction and how much. Does the angle difference make the problem better or worse than stock? I also realize this may vary with choice of shift lever.

If no one here has done it, then I ask in the short shift discussion.

Cheers.

I've got a Gen I UUC/BLSS shifter in my car (1998 baby!), pretty close to being a Z3 shifter, and it's definetly shifted over a bit. I'll take some pics of it tonight, but it doesn't contact anything, and you can get into every gear with no issue.

-Charlie

[hoveringuy]

I have a Z3 shifter. I twisted the rod to compensate for the 10 degree tilt and also had to bow it up slightly to clear the shaft.

Works great.