Driveshaft lengths & combos thread

[lukeADE335i]

Hi Bob - the 528i had a 2.8 M30 engine in Australia, so the 528i and 535i shared the same G260 and driveshaft. If the 528e had the large flange G260, then I would think it’s very likely that they are also the same.

[AWDBOB]

I have been doing a bunch of research on the topic of driveshaft lengths, and have found some inconclusive results in the manual e28 driveshaft world.

This thread's original post indicates a difference between a 520i driveshaft vs the m30 g260 driveshaft, but lumps "528i/535i" together. I assume 528i=528e in the OP. lukeADE335i perhaps you can shed some light?

I want to know if the e28 M30 535i (g260/6 transmission) driveshaft is the same length as a 528e M20 (g260/5 transmission) driveshaft, assuming both cars are using a large guibo output shaft flange on the trans. The rear section of the E28 shaft should be the same, so the difference would lie in the front section, if any, between m20 (g260/5) and m30 g260 (g260/6) equipped e28s.

RealOEM lists different part numbers for them, but then states that the 535i driveshaft has been superseded with the 528e driveshaft's p/n.

Thank you for any help you may offer!

[DevilDog]

Is a e36 or z3 a candidate in this swap equation is the front half shaft from a manual E36 or Z3 usable for an E30 manual swap

[Adrian_Romeo]

Can i use a my 1984 381i e30 shaft in my 1992 325i

So can i or is it worth a shot im looking for more info my e36 is missing adrive shaft

[navytapaul]

I have good n tight mounts, g265/6, had to shorten the driveshaft from the same e28 I got the trans from another 2.5 inches. I should have done 2 inches because it's a little short but has been holding for over a year now on regular abuse.

[Mr. Burns]

Ah. I just did.
Dream fizzles away

[lukeADE335i]

Because the Redshift adaptor flange is a relatively new part, and there's some controversy around how well they work & the longevity of the drivetrain if using them on a daily drive. Do a search on the forum.

[Mr. Burns]

Why don't more e30 m30 swap guys do this??
Awesome thanks for the info!

[kamotors]

This will work with a m30 g 260 oem flange? It's listed to work with m5x/s5x swaps?
unless the Mx/sX output flanges are the same size as the M30's....I could see this as being a fairly cost effective and great alternative

same flange its what I'm using on my car

[Mr. Burns]

This will work with a m30 g 260 oem flange? It's listed to work with m5x/s5x swaps?
unless the Mx/sX output flanges are the same size as the M30's....I could see this as being a fairly cost effective and great alternative

[kamotors]

bolt it in and be done
http://www.revshift.com/product-p/pfx-24v.htm

[Mr. Burns]

stock driveshaft, revshift adapter guibo, done.... no swapping flanges just pop in their big flange to small guibo and your good to go.

I've run it upto 25psi of boost and its holding up great

I've checked the revshift website and I'm not seeing this.
Is this a good alternative to getting a custom driveshaft balanced from 2 different cars?

[ThatOneEuroE30]

My bolt in combo:
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I thought all e28's came with the longer 260/5?

you might be right. I get the two mixed up all the time

[hotdish]

My bolt in combo:
- '88 m30b35 on Garagistic Mounts
- '88 g260/6 with small flange swap
- '85 323i manual driveshaft
- '92 e30 4-bolt medium case diff

I used a m30b34 with the e28 260/6 and the 87 325e which is the large guibo driveshaft. I had to shorten it about 2 inches to fit in my euro spec 320i

I thought all e28's came with the longer 260/5?

[kamotors]

stock driveshaft, revshift adapter guibo, done.... no swapping flanges just pop in their big flange to small guibo and your good to go.

I've run it upto 25psi of boost and its holding up great