nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 Hey Guys, Got my e30 all up and running today and drives like a charm!! Would like to thank everyone on here for your help as it has been much appreciated. Something i noticed is a tremendous speed increase, found the 260 needed alot of rpm as you were going into 1 or reverse to stop it from stalling, now with this 240 in the problem has been illiminated lol. Gearbox that i picked up seems to have pretty aweome syncros on it, was going 120 in gear 3 and slammed into 2 and was able to handle it nicely. Cheers guys once again Mitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 120kph in 2nd gear? What ratio diff do you have? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 Suspect it's a 4.45 diff. The car was a 320i auto from the factory. I wouldn't have done that though mitch, you will fast track to wrecking this one too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) I highly doubt you can do 120kph with a getrag 240 in 2nd gear and a 4.45 without going over 6250rpm. Edited April 3, 2011 by polley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted April 3, 2011 Maybe with a 3.45 it'd be possible.... just. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Maybe with a 3.45 it'd be possible.... just. Not sure what ratio my diff is, however coming onto motorway i done 120 in gear 3 again and looked at the rpm which was dead on 6000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 That's ringing its nuts! F_ fuel economy? Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 That's ringing its nuts! F_ fuel economy? Lol Lawnmower petrol cans are there for a reason haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Not sure what ratio my diff is, however coming onto motorway i done 120 in gear 3 again and looked at the rpm which was dead on 6000. 120 in 3rd @ 6000 - what the hell numbers did it run up to in 2nd? I feel a new engine coming... & gearbox for that matter:- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 4.27 diff at 6000 revs in 3rd gives you 122 kph, drop it to 2nd and it'll drop to 80kph, spells rear wheel lock up and severe spin trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 58 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 120 in 3rd @ 6000 - what the hell numbers did it run up to in 2nd? I feel a new engine coming... & gearbox for that matter:- +1 got a box full of rockers if you need a couple try not to undo all your hard work Mitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 +1 got a box full of rockers if you need a couple try not to undo all your hard work Mitchell Yeah will be taking it easy from now on. I still cant get over this speed increase having seconds thoughts on selling it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 4.27 diff at 6000 revs in 3rd gives you 122 kph, drop it to 2nd and it'll drop to 80kph, spells rear wheel lock up and severe spin trouble. RPM went all the way up even more and back wheels were a bit resistant at first haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 RPM went all the way up even more and back wheels were a bit resistant at first haha. Shite... We don't even do this to our cars on the track You are meaning faster acceleration surely? - not top speed:- Will be one or other - can't be both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzhaystack 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Shite... We don't even do this to our cars on the track You are meaning faster acceleration surely? - not top speed:- Will be one or other - can't be both Yeah Faster Acceleration Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Weld up a 4.45 and put it in. Most fun you will have in that car, guaranteed haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
