e30 vs Z3 differential mount

[parkerbink]

I have a garagistic mount left over from my '92 e30, can I use it in my '97 2.8 MT Z3?

[reelizmpro]

I don't see why not, unless they are different diameter or something.

[parkerbink]

I'll measure, thanks!

[digger]

168 and 188 diffs use same sized bush and the z3M bush is used as an upgrade as it is solid rubber so cant see any issues

[parkerbink]

Thanks, the bushing is a bit over 3", the exhaust is on top of the installed bushing & really hard to measure. lol

[parkerbink]

I ordered a knockoff on Amazon to see if they are the same dimension, I'll return it asap. lol

[parkerbink]

Garagistic responded it will fit but the Z3 is slightly offset so that is different. I'm doing the Randy Forbes reinforcement & dual ear upgrade so will need two bushings.

[reelizmpro]

Interesting. It must not be offset by much then because I've run Z3 diffs in my car without issue.

[parkerbink]

I ordered an e36 double ear cover & Rogue bushes (as directed by randy F.

https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-Rear-Differential-Cover-Bushings_p_120.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225756628223

Here is the response from Garagistic.