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    What transmissions and their part numbers were factory bolted to the Transfer Case ?

    Is there a site or good document link someone may please post which details which transmissions in the E30 platform were bolted to the Transfer Case ?

    Are there any 6 Speed transmissions which bolt to the transfer case ? If not what are solutions that people in the past have successfully accomplished so as to have a 6 speed e30Ix ?

    #2
    Realoem.com would be a good place to start. I highly doubt there has been any 6 speed iX conversions due to the specificness of the iX.

    Good luck.
    -Andy

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      #3
      bmwfans.info is good
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        #4
        well if you want to use 6 speed tranny, that aint easy assembly... originally e30 ix uses getrag 260/5 with modified rear cover. some people have made e34 525ix full drivetrain fit e30... but its 5 speed too.. 6 speed tranny need to be by your self... get newer 6 speed tranny, make it fit to the engine, then weld holders for transfer box... and then you need to make front and rear shafts fit... i prefer to install full e46 drivetrain if you got dollars.. :D
        Also found on Facebook - Juuso Tero, Tampere
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          #5
          Originally posted by e30ixBoost View Post
          Is there a site or good document link someone may please post which details which transmissions in the E30 platform were bolted to the Transfer Case ?

          Are there any 6 Speed transmissions which bolt to the transfer case ? If not what are solutions that people in the past have successfully accomplished so as to have a 6 speed e30Ix ?
          the only directly compatible transmissions are the Getrag 260 and the 4HP22.

          the answer to your second question is no, and none exist yet.
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            #6
            Originally posted by jute91 View Post
            well if you want to use 6 speed tranny, that aint easy assembly... originally e30 ix uses getrag 260/5 with modified rear cover. some people have made e34 525ix full drivetrain fit e30... but its 5 speed too.. 6 speed tranny need to be by your self... get newer 6 speed tranny, make it fit to the engine, then weld holders for transfer box... and then you need to make front and rear shafts fit... i prefer to install full e46 drivetrain if you got dollars.. :D
            why? the E46 drivetrain sucks. :(

            E46 front oil pan/diff won't work in an E30 anyway. the diff hits the steering rack.
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              #7
              Originally posted by e30ixBoost View Post
              Is there a site or good document link someone may please post which details which transmissions in the E30 platform were bolted to the Transfer Case ?

              Are there any 6 Speed transmissions which bolt to the transfer case ? If not what are solutions that people in the past have successfully accomplished so as to have a 6 speed e30Ix ?

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                Originally posted by jute91 View Post
                well if you want to use 6 speed tranny, that aint easy assembly... originally e30 ix uses getrag 260/5 with modified rear cover. some people have made e34 525ix full drivetrain fit e30... but its 5 speed too.. 6 speed tranny need to be by your self... get newer 6 speed tranny, make it fit to the engine, then weld holders for transfer box... and then you need to make front and rear shafts fit... i prefer to install full e46 drivetrain if you got dollars.. :D
                Originally posted by nando View Post
                why? the E46 drivetrain sucks. :(

                E46 front oil pan/diff won't work in an E30 anyway. the diff hits the steering rack.
                Could do a 24V swap, use the E46 6 speed trans with the E30 auto T-case and a custom adapter plate... (and fixed yoke conversion and custom driveshaft)

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                  #9
                  yeah, a 6 speed would defnitely be desireable. you could have low end gearing like a 4.10 but still cruise on the freeway under 3000rpm.

                  still haven't completely decided if I want a ZF 310 or some sort of 6 speed. the ZF is easier and cheaper, but..
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