318is Differentials

[PrinceE30]

So, does anyone have any suggestions about differentials for a 318is?

The best solution I see would be a 4.44LSD. However, if I'm to use this...from what car would it be taken? E36 318ti Auto? E36 318i Auto?

Thanks!

-Prince

[asubimmer]

you want the 4.45lsd...I don't know how that would be on the highway cause the 4.10 in my 318is puts me at like 3k @ 65ish mph

[christophbmw]

you want the 4.45lsd...I don't know how that would be on the highway cause the 4.10 in my 318is puts me at like 3k @ 65ish mph

ya same here 70mph=really annoyingly loud. i couldnt amagine it with a 4.44

[2002maniac]

4.45 LSD is super rare. I'm sure hardly anyone bought a new 318ti auto and opted for the optional LSD. Even a 4.27 is a hard find. ive been looking...

[02stu]

Does anyone know just how weak 318is diffs are? I'm planning on running mine with an m50 for as long as I can.

[wastedincome]

4.45 LSD is super rare. I'm sure hardly anyone bought a new 318ti auto and opted for the optional LSD. Even a 4.27 is a hard find. ive been looking...

My 92' 318iC has a 4:27 LSD in it...I'm looking into a replacement as I have a whining in the rear and fear the diff. is close to toast....I'm hoping its just the rear wheel bearings

[gazellebeigem3]

4k at 80 with a 4.44 out of a ti

[Stu]

Does anyone know just how weak 318is diffs are? I'm planning on running mine with an m50 for as long as I can.

Pretty weak if you're not smooth w/the throttle, the M50's torque will tear it apart if you're hard on the rearend.