Will a '91 318i Getrag 240 Manual Transmission work with an M20?

[1990e30325i]

I'm trying to do a 5 speed swap on my 1990 325i automatic. I have a 91 318i with a manual transmission (it should be a Getrag 240 right?) that I would like to put in my 325i.
I've read a lot on the forums and some say the G240 will bolt up just fine to an M20 (ex: "E30 318i/is '91: Getrag 240 but with a bellhousing that fits the M20/M50/M42 motors...") and some say it won't (ex: "...for your m20 you'll need a g260 off an m20 if you want the gearbox to bolt up fine on the correct angle.")

Has anyone actually put a G240 behind an M20? Does it work? Are there other things I have to do to get it to fit correctly? Are there downsides to having the G240 behind a 6 cylinder? (I know the gearing is a bit different)

And if it does work, how much from the 318i can I swap to my 325i? (driveshaft? clutch? shift linkage? etc.)

Thanks,

Luke

[nando]

it will fit but I think the angles will be wrong, it's got the same bolt pattern as an M50 trans (clocked another 10 degrees to the passenger side).

[1990e30325i]

The angles will be wrong? What do you mean? Like the whole transmission would be twisted 10 degrees? So it won't work? :(

[nando]

yeah, the trans will be clocked 10 degrees towards the drivers side. it will still work, technically, you just have to get creative with mounts and shifter assemblies. just like using a Getrag 260 on an M50 swap.

[1990e30325i]

Interesting. Ok, well I can get creative :)

Do you know if the driveshaft and other stuff will swap over fine? I'll need a new clutch right?

[nando]

AFAIK you have to use the driveshaft etc that goes with the transmission. I think you can use the M20 clutch, but you have to use the M20 flywheel and matching TOB. same with using the M42 clutch.

[1990e30325i]

Ok. So I don't have an M20 clutch or flywheel because the 325i is an automatic. But I have the clutch and flywheel from the 318i (M42). Will that work on the M20? Or should I buy a new clutch and flywheel for an M20?