TronSpec 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2006 How the Fark did we get onto the subject of diffs last time I asked this question... I have a south african built 89 320i shitter with a ZF S5-16 5spd Manual standard. Will this transmission work with my 92 m50 2.5ltr? Bare in mind I will plan on using my m20 flywheel and starter 325i standard clutch "new". Will I have any angle problems? I allways read about getrags and there isn't much round about the ZF S5-16. Plus all that I find is all in german. Any advice would help, THanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted May 13, 2006 Hey Mate a little knowledge [in the wrong hands is dangerous]sorry about that. A responded to your question about compatability of engines & boxes [but added extra info about 'gearbox ratios & diff ratios'] these I got from a USTCC homoligation form for E36 325/328/M3's The answer to all your questions is YES [Just bolt it all in] What I was trying to point out is BMW ZF S5-16 boxes with their respective diffs were just as compatible as the 1:1 5th Boxes with their diffs Everytime I hear of people doing a Manual conversion,they go running around looking for a manual diff [You don't need to with this box] Look at the bright side,At least I got one person to pick-up their calculator [Enough to make my maths teacher proud] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2006 Hey Mate a little knowledge [in the wrong hands is dangerous]sorry about that. A responded to your question about compatability of engines & boxes [but added extra info about 'gearbox ratios & diff ratios'] these I got from a USTCC homoligation form for E36 325/328/M3's The answer to all your questions is YES [Just bolt it all in] What I was trying to point out is BMW ZF S5-16 boxes with their respective diffs were just as compatible as the 1:1 5th Boxes with their diffs Everytime I hear of people doing a Manual conversion,they go running around looking for a manual diff [You don't need to with this box] Look at the bright side,At least I got one person to pick-up their calculator [Enough to make my maths teacher proud] Yeah sweet man Was useful information Gets me thinking about what sort of ratios to go for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
