Fear the non-matching headlights and high suspension!

[Spiff325iS]

M50+E36 tranny is better idea, itd be a better deal to have more horsepower and a manual gearbox then to have same power, just manual and a lil nicer paint.

[Jand3rson]

M50+E36 tranny is better idea, itd be a better deal to have more horsepower and a manual gearbox then to have same power, just manual and a lil nicer paint.

M50+E30 tranny. The Getrag 260 is a MUCH stronger unit than the E36 unit.

[uofom3]

M50+E36 tranny is better idea, itd be a better deal to have more horsepower and a manual gearbox then to have same power, just manual and a lil nicer paint.

M50+E30 tranny. The Getrag 260 is a MUCH stronger unit than the E36 unit.

[Axxe]

M50+E36 tranny is better idea, itd be a better deal to have more horsepower and a manual gearbox then to have same power, just manual and a lil nicer paint.

M50+E30 tranny. The Getrag 260 is a MUCH stronger unit than the E36 unit.

Not to mention the whole money shift problems the E36 tranny's have.

[Jand3rson]

Money shift = BAD.

I have a friend here in town with an E36 M3 who did it about 2 years ago. Let's just say he shifts much more carefully now.

[formula driver]

If you can find a dirt cheap M20 and have the skills to do the 5 speed swap go for it. The M50 wont cost you much more though. So you should consider that. I drive a chipped M20 and its fun. Granted an M50 would be alot more fun. Its kinda hard to answer your question... would I be happy with an M20. I am for now but I would be much more happy with an M50. Stepping up form an e motor I think you would be happy. An M20 with a few bolt on's and your smokin most ricers.

[Jand3rson]

An M20 with a few bolt on's and your smokin most ricers.

If that's what you're going for... :roll:

[formula driver]

An M20 with a few bolt on's and your smokin most ricers.

If that's what you're going for... :roll:

I wont lie... it gives me a little satisfaction. Better word would've been "V-tech's"

[Jand3rson]

My satisfaction lies not in knowing I am faster than them. You never know what's under the hood.

It lies in knowing that as soon as we hit curved asphalt, they can't see me anymore. :up:

[formula driver]

My satisfaction lies not in knowing I am faster than them. You never know what's under the hood.

It lies in knowing that as soon as we hit curved asphalt, they can't see me anymore. :up:

True.... I wasnt talking about strate line speed. Thats half the reason why Im satisfied with my M20 because of my rediculous suspension and brakes.

[DEV0 E30]

Whoa... didn't expect my stock e30 thread would bring a second page. :!:

I'm hoping to pull off a M50 swap this summer so I don't need to worry about all the things that will go on my very very tired M20. I want to be able to hold onto this car for a very long time (I don't see myself selling it after I put in the M50)

Thanks for the offer kansas-ix but unless it was free+shipping I don't think I'd do it. I'm not trying to be a cheapass but I think I'm gonna save and prep for the M50 in any way I can.

I've read alot of places (including here) that the Getrag 260 is better to use with the M50, and I hope to do the manual swap awhile before the M50 swap to break it in some - but I'll see what happens. I realize the M50 is at the least months away - I'm just seeing what you guys have to say about it.