Hey guys, I'm piecing together parts for an M52 swap with a ZF trans that I got from a 1997 Z3. I have questions about the shifter parts and driveshaft, which I don't have because they weren't available.
For the driveshaft, I've seen conflicting information.
Do I use only an E36 shaft, or do I use E36 front, E30 rear?
The years: an E36 from '96 to '99, correct? Does it have to be from an 328, or does a 323 work as well?
If it must be pieced together from the two cars, it has to be rebalanced, right?
Some people say to mount the CSB backwards, others say normally... which is it?
When I install the CSB, how is the length of the shaft set? (Does it have to be set in the car, or can it be done without)
Is the guibo the same as theE30? The bolts too? Or do I need the E36 guibo/bolts? I heard the M3 one is bigger but that's not an option here.
For the shifter, I don't have any of the parts, so,
I need the carrier: Same question: The years: an E36 from '96 to '99, correct? Does the carrier have to be from an 328, or does a 323 work as well? There's a '99 323is at my local junkyard, and there's a '96 328is at a yard quite a ways away from me. I need to know if I have to drive far for the right part.
I looked at realoem for part numbers.
The 328: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=25_0577
The 323: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=25_0577
The carriers have different part numbers, and #2 mentions round vs oval bearing sleeve. What difference does it make in regards to the swap?
Do I need to grab #2 when I get the carrier? How is the rear of the E36 carrier held in the E30?
Does the selector rod have to be aftermarket? Does it have to be bent? Does it have to be specifically designed for a ZF being used in an E30 chassis?
Can/do I use my stock shift lever, with stock shift knob?
Honestly I'm a little surprised I haven't come across this information yet. It's like I'm just oblivious and this info is obvious, or no one else has really had to look into it as much as I have.
There's a lot of questions here, but I'm genuinely unsure and appreciate the help in having them all answered.
For the driveshaft, I've seen conflicting information.
Do I use only an E36 shaft, or do I use E36 front, E30 rear?
The years: an E36 from '96 to '99, correct? Does it have to be from an 328, or does a 323 work as well?
If it must be pieced together from the two cars, it has to be rebalanced, right?
Some people say to mount the CSB backwards, others say normally... which is it?
When I install the CSB, how is the length of the shaft set? (Does it have to be set in the car, or can it be done without)
Is the guibo the same as theE30? The bolts too? Or do I need the E36 guibo/bolts? I heard the M3 one is bigger but that's not an option here.
For the shifter, I don't have any of the parts, so,
I need the carrier: Same question: The years: an E36 from '96 to '99, correct? Does the carrier have to be from an 328, or does a 323 work as well? There's a '99 323is at my local junkyard, and there's a '96 328is at a yard quite a ways away from me. I need to know if I have to drive far for the right part.
I looked at realoem for part numbers.
The 328: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=25_0577
The 323: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=25_0577
The carriers have different part numbers, and #2 mentions round vs oval bearing sleeve. What difference does it make in regards to the swap?
Do I need to grab #2 when I get the carrier? How is the rear of the E36 carrier held in the E30?
Does the selector rod have to be aftermarket? Does it have to be bent? Does it have to be specifically designed for a ZF being used in an E30 chassis?
Can/do I use my stock shift lever, with stock shift knob?
Honestly I'm a little surprised I haven't come across this information yet. It's like I'm just oblivious and this info is obvious, or no one else has really had to look into it as much as I have.
There's a lot of questions here, but I'm genuinely unsure and appreciate the help in having them all answered.
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