what trans?

[Jonsku]

I have the 262...teehee.

What did that come out of?

E12 5' series and E24 6' series i think. I've one out of E12 528.

[RickSloan]

what year e12? cause my 79 528i has a 4 speed manual in it

[Jonsku]

what year e12? cause my 79 528i has a 4 speed manual in it

It's been really rare and expensive option, i think it has been available for every 6 cylinder E12, at least here in Europe.

[JuanPabloBongto]

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???

535 front part, 325 rear part. Get front part shortened (~75-100mm) and whole thing balanced.

Is there a non-shortening solution?

Yea there is - ask Ely - RS3pro4 I think is his name - nice guy, willing to help.

..... is there anyone who can post the answer, so that the next prospective m30 greenhorn doesn't have to stalk Ely/rs3pro4 ?

[Doughnut]

I have a 262CR in my 635CSi. They were optional in euro spec cars. Very rare!

Whats the difference between the G263 and the G265? Different shift pattern or something?

Why are people so afraid of getting their tailshaft shortened? It really is not that expensive and is always a perfect fit! Shop around guys!

[JuanPabloBongto]

Why are people so afraid of getting their tailshaft shortened? It really is not that expensive and is always a perfect fit! Shop around guys!

Time and labor cost.

Drive shaft A : plugs right in, costs $100
Drive shaft B : I already own it, but I have to pay $200 for shortening/balancing

Shopping around is indeed the way to go.

[RickSloan]

ok solution that works.

m30b34
getrag 260 from a 87 535is
funks mounts
big guibo 325e driveshaft, whole thing, fits perfect...

if you can find one
otherwise do what i did... and what i did im not proud of... and will only stay until i can get a big guibo 325e driveshaft... but so far what i did is holding strong with no vibration at all...

but seriously get the 325e driveshaft

[george graves]

^rick - edit your post to say what tranny you are currently running and you have some good info there.