Transmissions

[Garageaholic]

M20 mounts with e30.de brackets.

Yup, that's the exact setup I have. M20 poly mounts.

I drilled a hole inbetween the two holes (position II and III), to create a position 2 1/2. I like how the engine sits in that position. Driveshaft fits nicely and doesn't hit the firewall.

[euroshark]

M20 mounts with e30.de brackets.

[Funkmasta]

Frank, my motor was touching the firewall (hammer time) and I used the M20 mounts.

You used M20 mounts? or Mount Arms?

[euroshark]

Frank, my motor was touching the firewall (hammer time) and I used the M20 mounts.

[Garageaholic]

I used the factory rebuilt 325 supereta 1988 driveshaft, fits with no modifications.

But it's all dependent of the position of your engine, matters how far back or forward it is... I used the e30.de mounts in position 2 1/2

[oldskool3]

Getrag 265/6 5 speed from a 1985 535i E28

It works fine and holds the torque.

I should include this thread in my M30 writeup. I need to build up the transmission section... so the more people write about this, the better.

Any modifications to your DS and which one did you use. Also which mounts and in which position?

I also have the 265 from an 85 535

[Garageaholic]

265 and shortened 6 series front half. Cut by 1 3/16" to fit perfectly.

Well, how far back did you put the engine? what motor mounts did you use?

[george graves]

265 and shortened 6 series front half. Cut by 1 3/16" to fit perfectly.

Where did you get it shortened? and price for it please?


Not for myself, you all know I got raped on my tranny/DS ....

[euroshark]

265 and shortened 6 series front half. Cut by 1 3/16" to fit perfectly.

[george graves]

yes i know this allitle off topic but speaking of tranny's, what clutch kits did you guys use???

i want something good and reliable stock or aftermarket that i wont have to pull my driveline because i hate the clutch! just like everyone else???

what performance clutch did you use and do you like it?? any problems???

I used a e28 clutch kit - since I was using a e28 flywheel...But I have no clue if you can mix and match....

Oh and I'll say it again - spring for the 533/M5 flywheel - it is my only regret

But hey, you have to have some mods you can do down the road, right?

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[bimmer_adam69]

yes i know this allitle off topic but speaking of tranny's, what clutch kits did you guys use???

i want something good and reliable stock or aftermarket that i wont have to pull my driveline because i hate the clutch! just like everyone else???

what performance clutch did you use and do you like it?? any problems???

[Funkmasta]

And the 280 does have the larger output flange.

[Funkmasta]

265 - E30 M3, Euro 635, 85 535/635, possibly some E12s

280 - 87-88 M5/M6, 84-85 M635, 91-93 M5

I have a spare 280 here, so I will go grab dimensions for ya, that should be the most difficult to get specs on.

[JoeMadoo]

Haha, even though we are writeup foes, i'll tell you. The 285 came out of E24 M6, e28 M5. The 280 came from the E34 M5.

[Garageaholic]

Ok good stuff. This is what I need for my writeup.
What else is important to know. What cars did the 280 come out of? is the output flange the same size as on the getrag 265?