Vinu Chandrakumar 6 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Hey guys, So I have pieced together a manual transmission kit for my 325i E30 however I could only get my hands on a Getrag 240 as well as a 320i driveshaft to go with it. Doing some research online people are saying that the 240 box is not "strong" enough for the B25 engine??, just wanted to get your opinions on the whole setup, and if it's a better idea to get a Getrag 260 box and the 325i driveshaft. Cheers, Vinu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 unless you're racing it or abusing the sh*t out of it, it will be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Agree with Polley, the 240 will be fine for normal use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent75 37 Report post Posted June 14, 2017 Hi........jacking thread! I'm doing similar set up but with m52. Is the 320 drive shaft out of a manual or auto or doesn't it matter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 14, 2017 1 minute ago, agent75 said: Hi........jacking thread! I'm doing similar set up but with m52. Is the 320 drive shaft out of a manual or auto or doesn't it matter? Manual 320i has a longer front section than the auto. Rear half is the same Manual 325i front section is from memory 37mm shorter than 320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinu Chandrakumar 6 Report post Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, agent75 said: Hi........jacking thread! I'm doing similar set up but with m52. Is the 320 drive shaft out of a manual or auto or doesn't it matter? Hey, Yea like Grant said you have to use the manual drive shaft as is quite a bit longer than the auto driveshaft, as the auto gearbox is a lot longer than either of the manual boxes if your using the 240 box you'll have to use the 320i driveshaft, and if your using the 260 box believe you will need a 325i driveshaft. this is due to the 260 box being slightly longer than the 240 box. PS: Anyone know where I can get a sachs clutch kit in NZ for a decent price? Edited June 15, 2017 by Vinu Chandrakumar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent75 37 Report post Posted June 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Vinu Chandrakumar said: Hey, Yea like Grant said you have to use the manual drive shaft as is quite a bit longer than the auto driveshaft, as the auto gearbox is a lot longer than either of the manual boxes if your using the 240 box you'll have to use the 320i driveshaft, and if your using the 260 box believe you will need a 325i driveshaft. this is due to the 260 box being slightly longer than the 240 box. PS: Anyone know where I can get a sachs clutch kit in NZ for a decent price? Aha! Understood. Much appreciated! I'll get looking for a manual 320 one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
