Re: 6 spd. M3

["Allan Williams" <allanw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The 6 speed from the euro M3 might match up - it would prolly have better
gear ratios than the 540i.

I think the euro may have slightly taller aering, but you could change the
diff too. With 6 closer ratios, the taller diff prolly wouldn't affect
performance *too* much.

I don't really know, I'm just thinking out loud.


Allan Williams
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- -----Original Message-----
From: Zachary J. Lembo <zlembo@domain.elided>
To: bmw-digest@domain.elided <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Date: Friday, 23 July 1999 2:17
Subject: 6 spd. M3


>Has anyone installed a six speed trans. in the US M-3 E36 ?
>I find myself  almost "reaching" for another gear at highway speeds.
>With 5th being 1:1, the engine is turning 4K rpm's at 90.
>Has anyone installed a trans from a 540i (6 speed).
>Would it mate to the M3 bellhousing ?
>Would I be able to use the stock M3 clutch ?
>What about driveshaft length, would I need to modify ?
>Finally, what about cost ?
>Thanks in advance, -Zack Lembo (98 M3 sedan)
>
> email: zlembo@domain.elided
>
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