The m30 with Getrag 240 thread

[glnr13]

i'm going to be doing my rear suspension this upcoming weekend, i can measure and post my setup with 240 and cut driveshaft

[marshallnoise]

i'm going to be doing my rear suspension this upcoming weekend, i can measure and post my setup with 240 and cut driveshaft

That would be splendid.

[SketchyRex]

I think I'm gonna just chance it. I mean I can get a 318ti driveline for about $100. What's the worst that will happen. Have an extra driveline laying around.

[totheredline]

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the setup I plan on using.
-84 318i g240
-m20 flywheel
-m50 clutch
-e30 318is shift linkage, driveshaft and trans bracket.


What throwout bearing do I need? Can I use the 318is mount bracket and shifter??

[marshallnoise]

M20 flywheel will not work. It has a the wrong number of teeth on it and will cause starter interference.

Edit: If you want to run a 228mm flywheel you need a 228mm flywheel off a 2002tii m10 motor.

Or you can use the complete M10 240 set up with an uprated clutch.

[totheredline]

M20 flywheel will not work. It has a the wrong number of teeth on it and will cause starter interference.

Edit: If you want to run a 228mm flywheel you need a 228mm flywheel off a 2002tii m10 motor.

Or you can use the complete M10 240 set up with an uprated clutch.

So I couldn't use an m50/m20 starter?

[totheredline]

Maybe use a different ring gear?

[SketchyRex]

If you have engine in pos 3 with the 84 240. The 318is shaft is about a 3 inches too long.
I'm currently waiting for my 318ti shaft to get
In today. I bought it in hopes of it being short enough.

[SketchyRex]

I'm also running a 84 318i manual flywheel and Sachs stage 3, six puck clutch..

[marshallnoise]

So I couldn't use an m50/m20 starter?

I don't think so other wise everyone would recommend that.

Maybe use a different ring gear?

Yes, you would need the ring gear off of the same flywheel I mentioned above. Unless you find that 2002tii flywheel to be trashed, you might as well use the 2002tii flywheel. No point in pressing the old one off if the flywheel is still good.

[SketchyRex]

So, I test fit a 1997 318ti manual driveshaft with my b35 in pos 3, it was a 1/4 inch off at most for a perfect fit. So I took the plastic compression bushing out and cut it in half with a band saw. I put the bushing back on, only smaller this time, and it fits. It's a damn tight fit, but it works. I think once I re thread the end of the shaft for the nut, it will work.

Pics up soon.

[marshallnoise]

So, I test fit a 1997 318ti manual driveshaft with my b35 in pos 3, it was a 1/4 inch off at most for a perfect fit. So I took the plastic compression bushing out and cut it in half with a band saw. I put the bushing back on, only smaller this time, and it fits. It's a damn tight fit, but it works. I think once I re thread the end of the shaft for the nut, it will work.

Pics up soon.

This is awesome!

[lukeADE335i]

This makes sense - the 318ti driveshaft is listed as only slightly longer than the e30 320i driveshaft.

[SketchyRex]

Yeah, test drove the beast last night. Driveline felt good and preformed great. Only time will tell whether its durable enough or not.

It won't let me upload my pics from my iPhone. Do I need to put them on photobucket or tiny pic or something?

[marshallnoise]

Yeah, test drove the beast last night. Driveline felt good and preformed great. Only time will tell whether its durable enough or not.

It won't let me upload my pics from my iPhone. Do I need to put them on photobucket or tiny pic or something?

See if apple gets tapatalk. Pay the 3 bucks and they will host it for you.