 11-18-2005, 03:00 PM | #3 |
| aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by racepad I was able to secure a complere M-Roadster complete rear drive train. Basically the whole thing from the diff to the and all the parts inbetween. At some point I may do an M50/M52 engine swap but wondered what the differences in the old differential and new differential would do. Not sure what the old one is (stock for a basic 97 318ti) vs. 3.25 one on the M-Roadster. Will my exisiting 4 cylinder have any problems driving it? What would be the gain/loss. | nice find! stock ratio (assuming you have a 5-speed manual) is 3.45 so you'll be even slower than stock! you'll have a theoretical higher top end (assuming the 4 can get it there) ... except for being electronically limited to something around 116-120mph. i'm also assuming that the M-roadster one is a LSD so you'll gain there as well if you have an open diff. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel |
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