LLave Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Is anyone familiar with the M's diff? It seems I can get one with a LSD for fairly cheap. But I don't have a clue as to how much hp they will take or what type of LSD is in them. Anyone? I thought it might make a great alternative to the r200/230. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-ROADSTER-3-23-LSD-Differential-Z3-E30-M-Coupe_W0QQitemZ320192123691QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33731QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopick Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Do you have mad fab skills and tons of free time on your hands??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ahhh.... yeah, I do actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismopick Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Go for it then. Just seems like a waste trying to get that to work when you can get a Z31T diff and drop it right in. You'll spend more time and money getting all the parts you'll need to make it work than going w/ an R200 CLSD. Whatever toots your horn eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 obx is all i have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I know nothing about these diff's. $350 may be a low price because of the broken bung on the rear cover (not needed for this application). If it can handle the torque this would a great swap for a motor that's not a high rever but has lots of low end torque (like my tpi). I'd love 3.23 rear gears AND an lsd. I may watch this one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Is that viscous or clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Is that viscous or clutch? That is the type of stuff I was hoping some one could share with me. LSD type, how much hp they take typically ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdawg2 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 i own a 96' 328is and i had a m3 diff. I can tell you that the 3.23 gears are the most sought after, but i have no idea about the viscous or clutch type. I can find out tomorrow for you though. What i hate to tell you is if it is from 94 - 99 (E36 body styles) then those are the diff's that everyone has problems with including myself. I am on my 3rd one. They gearing itself can hold up to some pretty good power numbers but the design of the pumpkin and housing is what everyone complains about. On a good note i know a guy with a 96 m3 that is putting down close to 500hp that is still using the stock diff, but with some reinforcement to keep it from moving up and down too much under load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Clutch type in most of the E36 chassis. The price mentioned is not a "deal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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