Hey guys I have a 1990 325is 5 speed. What trans does my car have? And for the m30 swap I have read that both the getrag 260, and 265 will work. Is this true?
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Ok, the engine in your car now is an m20 with an m20 gearbox getrag 240, 260, 265 not sure whats in your "is" but I know for sure that no m20 gearbox will bolt up to the m30. You have to get a m30 getrag gearbox.Originally posted by m30power View Post
I vote you get a getrag 265 out of a e24 635csi or something!///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)
Aside from showing yourself to be offensive, lacking experience and ignorant in the ways of business, you're also illiterate and imprudent. Beyond that, your sense of liability is severely impaired.
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Correct, M20 transmissions don't fit the M30. The confusion comes from the fact that there is a 260 for the M20, and a 260/5 and 260/6 for the M30s which were found on 533i / 633CSi, and 535i / 635CSi respectively. The 265 found in many E24s and E23s is arguably the best transmission for handling a lot of torque, but the 260/6 is much more common and nearly as capable unless you are building a 600hp turbo motor or something.'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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Also, the 265 (all of them I've actually see with my own eyes - not saying every one of them) have a removable bell-housing. It makes the swap a bit easier. BTW - the e30 m3 has a G265 - so s14.net is a handy source for that.Originally posted by Matt-BComment
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Getrag 262 is almost the same as 265 in M3, not easy to come by, though.
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It's true, I also have heard that gearboxes connected with m10's will bolt up to a big six!Originally posted by george graves View Post
Depending on what motor position you go, you can keep your stock trans and stock driveshaft length!!///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)
Aside from showing yourself to be offensive, lacking experience and ignorant in the ways of business, you're also illiterate and imprudent. Beyond that, your sense of liability is severely impaired.
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Oh you crazy kids... The M10, M30, S14, and S38 are all derived from the same block and that is why they will accept the same transmissions!! I love you guys :)'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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ok heres a question to add to, seeing as how one can never get a straight answer... say im using a 260 out of a 87 535 in motor position 3, using funkmasta's mounts. what drive shaft should i use??? the front half of the 535 drive shaft didnt fit. the measurement from trans flange to LSD flange is 4' 9" and from the LSD to the CSB is 2' 1" any thoughts???Comment
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sorry my bad - I was thinking of something else.Originally posted by Matt-BComment
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535 front part, 325 rear part. Get front part shortened (~75-100mm) and whole thing balanced.Originally posted by RickSloan View Post- E34 M5 (x 2) -
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Yea there is - ask Ely - RS3pro4 I think is his name - nice guy, willing to help.Originally posted by RickSloan View PostOriginally posted by Matt-BComment
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I have a 262CR in my 635CSi. They were optional in euro spec cars. Very rare!'88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5Comment
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