Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Hey guys. So I saw this guy had successfully made an adaptor plate for the bell housing and an adaptor plate to use the 1UZ flywheel to a BMW clutch plate etc. He used a Getrag 260 5 speed. I'm thinking of going down this road for my car over winter, rather than use an overpriced Toyota gearbox and parts. What BMW getrag gearbox would the one of choice for this engine? I see theres a heap of ones to choose from, 250s, 260s, 270s, 320s etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 478 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Why not just use a Toyota one? They're not that overpriced compared with the figures bandied about for a bmw manual box, in fact I'd say half the price? Or you could use the getrag 6 speed out of a turbo Supra ( that probably would be expensive). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 Why not just use a Toyota one? They're not that overpriced compared with the figures bandied about for a bmw manual box, in fact I'd say half the price? Or you could use the getrag 6 speed out of a turbo Supra ( that probably would be expensive). Sometimes the length of the box especially in a longitudinal installation can put the shifter too long. Longitudinal gearboxes rely on mechanical linkages rather than cables like transverse so it can be troublesome to modify the shifter location. I've seen shifters being extended but its more difficult to shorten them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted April 17, 2014 have a 5spd ZF here like in a e36 m3 328i e34 525i etc same sort of box i had with my last e34 544i if you need close ratio box , 1:1 top or you could use a getrag 260 from a older car with overdrive top both a pretty strong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 zf 5 speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 Getrag boxes in my experience are over engineered and can handle much of what you can throw at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted April 18, 2014 I've got a getrag 250 in pieces that would argue that. The synchros aren't capable of fast shifts. The zf boxes handle alot more abuse. Hence why people will still pay twice as much for a zf than a getrag If you want an expert opinion talk to Kayne Barrie. I'd assume hes rebuilt more bmw gearboxes than anyone else in the country. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelo 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 On 4/17/2014 at 5:45 PM, Michael. said: Hey guys. So I saw this guy had successfully made an adaptor plate for the bell housing and an adaptor plate to use the 1UZ flywheel to a BMW clutch plate etc. He used a Getrag 260 5 speed. I'm thinking of going down this road for my car over winter, rather than use an overpriced Toyota gearbox and parts. What BMW getrag gearbox would the one of choice for this engine? I see theres a heap of ones to choose from, 250s, 260s, 270s, 320s etc. Hi friend. i am going this road too. i will use 280 of a diesel E46 320 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 Just when we think your Lexus has reached the pinacle of development, you bring on another cool thing to do. Looking forward to this one, @Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 I have adapters for Getrag and ZF gearboxes to fit BMW and 2JZ engines . 5 and 6 speed boxes as well as the adapter plates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 4 year old thread? Probably applies to the now defunct E36/1UZ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 7, 2018 Nothing to do with me this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
