WTB : E30 51mm strut housings, E20 320i manual driveshaft

[Simmie 1]

Looking for a couple bits for my engine swap.

 

First, a driveshaft from a manual 320i E30 (should measure around 1526mm)

Also looking for a pair of 51mm strut housings to fit my Koni shocks

[Simmie 1]

Bump

[gjm 3258]

I may have a pair of 51mm struts... I'll try to remember to measure them.

[Simmie 1]

14 hours ago, gjm said:

I may have a pair of 51mm struts... I'll try to remember to measure them.

Cheers, let me know!

[gjm 3258]

16 minutes ago, Simmie said:

Cheers, let me know!

Sorry - forgot to do it today. 

Too much Christmas gin to think about it now! 

Tomorrow.

[gjm 3258]

I'm getting slow in my old age! (Or something.)

Looks like they are 51mm. I've sent a PM.

[Simmie 1]

51mm struts sorted thanks to Graham. Just looking for the 320i manual driveshaft now.

[Simmie 1]

Bump, still looking for a 320i manual driveshaft.

If anyone knows of an alternative please chime in. I believe I could get the front half (gearbox to central support bearing) custom made to fit to my exisiting 320i auto driveshaft, is that right?

[hotwire 352]

Yes, the rear half is the same on all. It is the front section that varies.

Just get a someone able (driveline specialist) to modify (extend) your auto front section to suit the box you are fitting - 240 or 260 

Can't recall the measurements other than the 260 has a 37mm shorter front section to the 240. I know this as i had a 240 shaft shortened when i converted my sons 325i to manual last year.

[Simmie 1]

Yeah, I think i'll get someone to make the front half so that it matches the length of a manual 320i shaft. Now I just need to find someone to do it!

Edited January 15, 2018 by Simmie