so I swapped my 2.93 diff with a 3.15

[zabbo]

I think we need to have an exclusive 328i event to compare various mods and results :fencelook:

 

[Julz]

I think we need to have an exclusive 328i event to compare various mods and results :fencelook:

That's a great idea,whe should hook up at a 'Private Testing Facility' and compare mods and see how they compare.What mods have you done to your car?

 

[328ii]

I think we need to have an exclusive 328i event to compare various mods and results :fencelook:

AAGREED - what about a 'dyno' meet to get real comparative & latest results

8?>

 

[Guetzer]

I just did my 3.46 diff swap.Its just impossible to keep the fuel consumption down.I just can't get enough of that surge of acceleration.I also just fitted M50 Intake and 3ltr M3 Branches with Free flow exhaust.These simple mods really wake these 328's up especially with a chip.

awesome man! hahaha damn i want a 3.46 diff! hows does the car feel after the m50 mani?

 

[Julz]

Hey Guetzer,its difficult to say cause I removed my 325 engine and fitted a 328.Before I fitted the 328 I fitted the M50 manifold,3.46 diff and M3 branches and finished it off with a chip.That combination feels pretty good.Next up is rebuilding the Vanos and cams would be nice.

 

[Guetzer]

Hey Guetzer,its difficult to say cause I removed my 325 engine and fitted a 328.Before I fitted the 328 I fitted the M50 manifold,3.46 diff and M3 branches and finished it off with a chip.That combination feels pretty good.Next up is rebuilding the Vanos and cams would be nice.

oh i see haha wow thats pretty awesome man! so you did all of that at once including the chip? your car probably pulls really strong now!

 

[llewelynlambert7]

Howsit guys, which e36 came with the 3.46 ratio?

 

[Guetzer]

Howsit guys, which e36 came with the 3.46 ratio?

320i if i recall correctly

 

[llewelynlambert7]

Howsit guys, which e36 came with the 3.46 ratio?

320i if i recall correctly

Oh ok, the reason I ask is that I have come across 2 325i e36's with a 3.46 ratio

 

[Guetzer]

Howsit guys, which e36 came with the 3.46 ratio?

320i if i recall correctly

Oh ok, the reason I ask is that I have come across 2 325i e36's with a 3.46 ratio

The 325i came out with 3.15, the ones you came across probably had a swop done on them.

 

[danieljames]

Guetzer, you need to try the 3.46 :rollsmile:

You kids need to stop worrying about getting a LS diff, most of you including me, dont even know how to drive an open diff to its limit.

I agree. ALMOST saw my arse a few times showing off

 

[frans330i]

Hi guys just a quick q ive got a 2001 e46 330i manual can i change the diff in it aswell???? And to what ratio, i could care less about fuel consumption as its not my daily driver.

 

[Sankekur]

Hi guys just a quick q ive got a 2001 e46 330i manual can i change the diff in it aswell???? And to what ratio, i could care less about fuel consumption as its not my daily driver.

Yes, the easiest is to swap in a 3.38 diff that came in all the 330i auto's. You could also swap in a 3.46 diff that came on the 325i autos however that requires a bit more work.

 

[Gizmo]

Hi guys just a quick q ive got a 2001 e46 330i manual can i change the diff in it aswell???? And to what ratio, i could care less about fuel consumption as its not my daily driver.

Yes, the easiest is to swap in a 3.38 diff that came in all the 330i auto's. You could also swap in a 3.46 diff that came on the 325i autos however that requires a bit more work.

In work you mean change the input and output flanges with the 330i ones.
I have a good condition 3.46:1 here if interested.

 

[Sankekur]

Hi guys just a quick q ive got a 2001 e46 330i manual can i change the diff in it aswell???? And to what ratio, i could care less about fuel consumption as its not my daily driver.

Yes, the easiest is to swap in a 3.38 diff that came in all the 330i auto's. You could also swap in a 3.46 diff that came on the 325i autos however that requires a bit more work.

In work you mean change the input and output flanges with the 330i ones.
I have a good condition 3.46:1 here if interested.

Indeed....however changing the input flange could lead to a lot of work if the pre-load was not done right

 

[frans330i]

Hi guys just a quick q ive got a 2001 e46 330i manual can i change the diff in it aswell???? And to what ratio, i could care less about fuel consumption as its not my daily driver.

Yes, the easiest is to swap in a 3.38 diff that came in all the 330i auto's. You could also swap in a 3.46 diff that came on the 325i autos however that requires a bit more work.

In work you mean change the input and output flanges with the 330i ones.
I have a good condition 3.46:1 here if interested.

thanks for the advise, please pm me a price on that diff

 

[frans330i]

ok ok im seriously considering the 3.46 change here, i cant say ive changed a diff before:idea: but i dont see that its a diffycult job, what i dont understand is the " pre-load'' that was mentioned :bangdesk:

please explain someone.

And my baby is a 5speed manual not six will the swop still work sweet

 

[Johnny8Bit]

I think we need to have an exclusive 328i event to compare various mods and results :fencelook:

Fantastic idea.

:thumbs:

 

[danieljames]

That's unfair. I think you should invite the M50's aswell so we can show you guys what a real motor is all about.....without all these silly mods....

 

[Jethro91775]

That's unfair. I think you should invite the M50's aswell so we can show you guys what a real motor is all about.....without all these silly mods....

My Arctic grey M50 will be there to. Lol