couple of quick questions!

[Tavern Gnome]

Are all of the E30 5sp transmissions the same? and how much is a fair price for all of the stuff I need for a 5sp swap out of a parts car? Thanks,

Ryan

[Tavern Gnome]

I'm pretty sure the car is an 87 325e

[Tavern Gnome]

nevermind! I just went and checked it out. Im buying everything I need for the swap!:ohsnap:

[MR 325]

No, they are not all the same.

[Tavern Gnome]

87 325e parts will work right?

[Teaguer]

87 325e parts will work right?

Eta trans will work in an "i" but an "i" trans will NOT work in an Eta .

If you are trying to buy the whole drivetrain from an Eta to swap into an "i' then it can work .

You'll might have to replace the center support bearing depending on what year both cars are .
You'll also want to source a lighter single mass "i" flywheel .
The Eta stuff will work but you'll be giving up acceleration and throttle response .

If the Eta is an earlier model then it will also have the less disireable metal shift console .

[Tavern Gnome]

wait so... is the trans. out of the 87 325e the same same trans. I would get out of say a 325i or 325is? Its the getrag 260 right? I have an 88 325i vert. He is selling me all of the parts i need. I was just going to buy a new clutch and lightweight flywheel. I plan on doing upgrades to the motor in the future so i want to make sure I'm not buying a lesser transmission. Thanks guys,

Ryan

[Teaguer]

Eta trans will work in an "i" but an "i" trans will NOT work in an Eta .

[Tavern Gnome]

alright cool. I assume I use the "e" driveshaft as well? Thanks a lot guys. I'm sure you've answered these question 3,562 times. I'm searching like crazy too.