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[Crash_Nemesis]

I would recommend you look at a 330i 6 speed gearbox with 330i clutch and flywheel. But if you are going to go with a 6 speed box, you gonna have to change your final drive ratio, that means changing your diff. Speak to Moranor about that, he knows whats best.

I destroyed my 2nd gear in my standard 1999 e46 323i gearbox in November of last year. Teeth ripped right off. I had to buy a new gearbox, clutch and flywheel. So, either be gentle on your stock gearbox, or upgrade... cause I learn't the hard way.

Another option for more engine response is looking at getting a Lightweight flywheel. I was running a lightweight flywheel and racing clutch on my car even before I supercharged her, but for an everyday drive car it got a bit tedious to drive. That being said, its response was lightning fast and revved up really quick. A lightweight flywheel can free up what would be equivalent to takin a 120kg of mass off the car, just by having to spend less power on a lighter flywheel.

My only ballache with the racing clutch was sitting in traffic with that was impossible. So I took her out.

But if you are looking for a lightweight flywheel, I'll sell you mine as I won't be needing it.

:thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

e90 6 speed will work you need to change your clutch, flywheel, shorten prop and linkages...

make sure you get a ZF box i got a getrag... im sure i will have to change boxes some time...

 

[Inactive]

e90 6 speed will work you need to change your clutch, flywheel, shorten prop and linkages...

make sure you get a ZF box i got a getrag... im sure i will have to change boxes some time...

I must admit to being a little shocked that the gearbox is so weak. I relate this to my golf I had. We took the power from about 80-90kw (standard) to over 300kw and the box lasted fine......ok spider gears were very weak and did break a few times but apart from that the box over all was strong.

Is there a standard prop and linkages I could use and what clutch and fly wheel?

Is there a LS diff that will fit?

Thanks for all the answers......my shopping will be starting in the next day or so.:joy:

 

[Rolf]

If you need ZF limited slip ... talk to me.... :idea:

 

[Inactive]

If you need ZF limited slip ... talk to me.... :idea:

Will do thanks.....

Now for probably a dumb question but what is a ZF?

 

[moranor@axis]

a Rwd gearbox takes alot more strain than a Fwd one and so costs alot more to make a strong one...

 

[Inactive]

a Rwd gearbox takes alot more strain than a Fwd one and so costs alot more to make a strong one...

OK thanks.

I found what a ZF is. What drive shaft would be required?

I think Crash is right. I will start with the gear box, and branches.

Anyone know where I can get a ZF box and required drive shaft in Jhb?

Perhaps I should start a build thread? Think anyone would be interested as its not a M3?

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

a Rwd gearbox takes alot more strain than a Fwd one and so costs alot more to make a strong one...

OK thanks.

I found what a ZF is. What drive shaft would be required?

I think Crash is right. I will start with the gear box, and branches.

Anyone know where I can get a ZF box and required drive shaft in Jhb?

Perhaps I should start a build thread? Think anyone would be interested as its not a M3?

People will definitely be interested as most people have a 325 or 330. Not everyone here drives M cars... So ya, do a build thread.

 

[moranor@axis]

you have to shorten your existing drive shaft i tried a 6 speed one but i still had to shorten it...

talk to Gizmo on the forum he knows what you need and can get it for you... he will probably do the conversion for you...

 

[Luben]

a Rwd gearbox takes alot more strain than a Fwd one and so costs alot more to make a strong one...

OK thanks.

I found what a ZF is. What drive shaft would be required?

I think Crash is right. I will start with the gear box, and branches.

Anyone know where I can get a ZF box and required drive shaft in Jhb?

Perhaps I should start a build thread? Think anyone would be interested as its not a M3?

I'm would definately be interested, there was no 330 in the Coupe so I'll be going to 3.0lt at some point in the future.

 

[moranor@axis]

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someone ban this clown please...

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

BANHAMMMERRRR!!!! :joy: