Another E30 M30 Swap Thread, this time with an 84 318i

[the imitator]

the one with the 1st-2nd confusion is the 265/5 dogleg box. The 265/6 is a related overdrive box, and both have completely different (beefier) internals to the 260/6.

Great clarification right there. I would feel comfortable with either tranny and wouldnt hesitate to drop it in 1st with either tranny.

I like the g265 for every reason, I'll be using the e30 m3 tranny brace, which makes the g260 brace look like a tin can!

here are some totally misc pics:

[kronus]

the one with the 1st-2nd confusion is the 265/5 dogleg box. The 265/6 is a related overdrive box, and both have completely different (beefier) internals to the 260/6.

[the imitator]

The only reason I say that though is because that is where I went for my information regarding this whole g265/6 vs g260/6 thing.

People say they are the same internals, but why would the g265 box be slightly longer? If the extra 3/4 is there, what is taking up that void? It can't be that the g265 has a 3/4 inch hollow spot in it.. Do parts numbers cross and I haven't done my homework? If it's simply a large bell housing I'll make the assumption that the throw out bearings on g265s would be thicker in order to make up for the depth.

The problem I hear with g265's are with people who consistently skip 1st gear from a stop and pursue 2nd as their new 1st gear and end up with bearing problems.

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I would post some links to my e28 but you don't want them haha. I'm sure the 265 is plenty strong however, as long as you aren't dumping the clutch in first...

[marshallnoise]

Hmm its known fact that the 265 gearbox is weaker than the 260/6, keep that in mind when you put that snail on...

I think the biggest difference is the detachable bell housing, not strength. I will be running the 240, but no boost.

[the imitator]

Ya you did, but with my help! haha I made the confusing.

The moral of the story is, I WOULD use this gasket if my head was skimmed, but It costs money to get a head skimmed, and while I'm there I may as well do valve work, porting ETC, and at that point, you've put so much money into just the head, it would be silly to reuse a headgasket, if you have the money for a rebuild just kill another 200 and get a new gasket.

But If I was to say screw it, and turbo this motor stock, I may say screw it, Doing headgasket on an m30 is a 2 night job at most, by yourself.

This is all hypothetical to be honest, chances are, she will stay stock until I find interest in another swap, or I plan to turbo this beast.

I think I've missed your point...?

Regardless of the head being skimmed or not, a used head gasket is not worth it in my opinion.

[Doughnut]

Here's my take on it, The head on my car doesn't have the correct finish on it, thus ill have major oil seepage. That being said if I am sending my head in to get a proper finish, it will get getting MUCH more than just a deck skimming, and when you play that token, why the hell reuse a headgasket.

But If I decided to turbo it completely stock as is, Ill do it Knowingly what may happen.

I think I've missed your point...?

Regardless of the head being skimmed or not, a used head gasket is not worth it in my opinion.

[LowR3V'in]

Hmm its known fact that the 265 gearbox is weaker than the 260/6, keep that in mind when you put that snail on...

Where did you get this info?
I thought it was the other way around. Not that it matters really.
Who blows up trannys?

[the imitator]

Hey, well lets see your source man! :) I and others would love to see the link. I beg and plead you, dont just Link us to an argument from mye28's website. Statistical value shows people prefer the g265, but those are opinions, not facts.


enlighten those whom lay in the shadows my friend.

Hmm its known fact that the 265 gearbox is weaker than the 260/6, keep that in mind when you put that snail on...

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Hmm its known fact that the 265 gearbox is weaker than the 260/6, keep that in mind when you put that snail on...

[the imitator]

Here's my take on it, The head on my car doesn't have the correct finish on it, thus ill have major oil seepage. That being said if I am sending my head in to get a proper finish, it will get getting MUCH more than just a deck skimming, and when you play that token, why the hell reuse a headgasket.

But If I decided to turbo it completely stock as is, Ill do it Knowingly what may happen.

I'm pretty excited about the parts myself! The only ??? is the g265, I bought it off craigslist, he wanted $450, I talked him down to 300 because he said he took it apart.. I call BS on that though since it takes a 10 ton press to do any work on the g265's. The input and output shaft seals, along with selector rod seal will be replaced, and the shafts are definitely within spec, so lets huff it and hope.

I would not recommend reusing the head gasket, once its been squashed it's game over, the price of a new one is worth not having to remove the head a second time + changing oil, coolant etc...

Nice parts haul by the way!

[Doughnut]

I would not recommend reusing the head gasket, once its been squashed it's game over, the price of a new one is worth not having to remove the head a second time + changing oil, coolant etc...

Nice parts haul by the way!

[the imitator]

More crap, VDO gauge cluster, black kidneys, stock 179 ecu with a dsylvia E.A.T chip.

More megasquirt stuff too, A new coil. and a BIP373 drive for the ms2 unit.

[the imitator]

I don't either to be honest hahaha all I know is people like them and want them, So I won't mind having the lights, being HID that's cool too.

I am such a noob with e30s that I don't get the fascination with the headlights.

Nice scores though!

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[marshallnoise]

I am such a noob with e30s that I don't get the fascination with the headlights.

Nice scores though!

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