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Wanted bmw E12 528 or 530 gearbox
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CLASSICMAN
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I've got a dog-leg 5 speed box from a 530mle. Got the LS diff as well. Pm me for details
CLASSICMAN
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I got your message, but am out of town till tomorrow night. I'll take a photo of the box for you, but I'm sure it will fit. The 530mle was E12 as well.
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Psymon69
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not the same as E34 530 box hey? I have one of those for the V8 bmws
Carbon
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I suspect that you have a getrag 262 if it is a 4-speed. So you are looking for a getrag 265, which is a 5speed.
The one classic man has is a dog-leg close ratio box, most likely a 262-5, and they have a 1:1 top gear ratio, just like a 4-speed, the gears are just closer together, so it will not give you an overdrive to lower RPM at higher speeds. He could also have a 265/5 close ratio, also with no overdrive, and notoriously weak compared to normal 265 overdrive boxes.
I would recommend looking for a getrag 265(not a dog-leg close ratio), it will be cheaper as well, but there is a catch, the 262, 262-5 and 265 all use different drive-shafts, so if you are coming from a 4-speed you will have to have your shaft shortened, of get a driveshaft with the box.
Also, later boxes do not have a mechanical speedo output, I don't know if you need one, if not, you are in the clear.
Regards
Jacques
The one classic man has is a dog-leg close ratio box, most likely a 262-5, and they have a 1:1 top gear ratio, just like a 4-speed, the gears are just closer together, so it will not give you an overdrive to lower RPM at higher speeds. He could also have a 265/5 close ratio, also with no overdrive, and notoriously weak compared to normal 265 overdrive boxes.
I would recommend looking for a getrag 265(not a dog-leg close ratio), it will be cheaper as well, but there is a catch, the 262, 262-5 and 265 all use different drive-shafts, so if you are coming from a 4-speed you will have to have your shaft shortened, of get a driveshaft with the box.
Also, later boxes do not have a mechanical speedo output, I don't know if you need one, if not, you are in the clear.
Regards
Jacques
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Psymon69
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this is the one we have:
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=37983
But I suspect you need an older one that bolts up to the M30/M10
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=37983
But I suspect you need an older one that bolts up to the M30/M10
CLASSICMAN
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Jacques is correct, mine is a 262.05.10.00. If you are looking for quick acceleration, then this will work well. If you are looking for overdrive, relaxed cruising and better economy, then look elsewhere, I'm afraid. Will post photos tomorrow.
CLASSICMAN
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The 530 had been re-bodied at some stage and was a wreck. I parted it out and kept the nice goodies - Box, diff, Scheel Seats and sold the boot spoiler and wheel spats.
Here are some photos of the box and the code on the diff - not sure how to decipher the code for the ratios. I haven't cleaned them yet as they went straight into storage:
Here are some photos of the box and the code on the diff - not sure how to decipher the code for the ratios. I haven't cleaned them yet as they went straight into storage:
