your opinion/fact on which tranny to get

[Brian e30]

1989 bmw 325i . Going to swap for a m50/m52 . the tranny i have now also needs to be swapped , it doesnt have reverse, 1st, or 2nd . So when i buy the new motor im going to need another tranny . which should I get for these engines

[b*saint]

Go for one with big boobs. It'll get you in the mindset its a "she" faster.

On another note, Getrag is a popular unit. But I imagine the easiest would be to get a tranny where you dont need to mix and match driveshafts to get it right.

[z31maniac]

Search, search search search, sseeeeaaaarrrrrccchhH!!!!!!

There are at least 4 different transmissions you can use with that engine. Any E36 trans will require a new ratio in your diff as well, since they are a non-OD trans.

[colorado_cabrio]

Getrag 260

[Brian e30]

haha thanks so far guys .. much help lol :P trust me btw, i did my research im just a little confused because just like he said ^^ there is like 4 diff kinds i can use .. i want a good one but if a regular getrag 260 is compatible with a m50 on it , i might aswell go that route kuz a stock tranny is helllaaaa cheap

[Brian e30]

bump , so still looking into this , ive came to the conclusion that if i go ahead and grab a m50 engine and another getrag 260 , im good ? keep the same lsd ?

[samiam3356]

yes

you will need a new trans brace for the 260 to work. White325is (mike) sells them.

[Brian e30]

^ thanks im about to look into that now .. 3.73 lsd should be fine if i plan on going on boost ?