Guest Spargo Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Can anyone recommend a good getrag rebuilder in the akl area? Also - what is the cost difference / durability between new off the shelf parts and recond internals? (box has done 280K) Which would be the better way to go if longterm I were to DOHC it at some point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 try gear box r us . in takanini Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 I dont really know, but the 265's are strong as aren't they? So a 'new' one would handle a dohc easy wouldnt it? A 2nd hand one (if you can find one), would be the best bang for buck? (Hopefully no bang). Too much lightening shift technique? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted December 18, 2006 yea the 260 is a strong box - stronger than the E36 ZF 5speed and the Evo 6spd. A completely rebuilt "new" box would last forever + be able to handle 400hp + no troubles. The 265 is the dogleg M3 box. Nick, probably 280K worth of wear and tear, rather than anything wrong with my shift technique - I baby her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Sam, Gavin Bellar rebuilt mine on the E30. I gave him 260 boxes, so he used the good parts from both, as well as some new parts to get it sorted. My original one was still in pretty good condition, just had a damaged part that chewed through seals and it was forever leaking fluid. Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted December 18, 2006 cost g unit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 cost g unit? Can't remember exactly, but circa $700 - 800 Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) Can't remember exactly, but circa $700 - 800 Cheers Grant Haha, just block out the $$$ eh. Yeah 260 is what i meant... :/ Dogleg would be nice tho.... I wasnt implying poor shifting, more "wanna be" Best Motoring shifting, (ie as fast as you can). If it were me, id take my chances with a 2nd hand box, rather than a rebuild. (Again if you can find one). Edited December 18, 2006 by m325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ken Report post Posted December 18, 2006 yea the 260 is a strong box - stronger than the E36 ZF 5speed and the Evo 6spd. A completely rebuilt "new" box would last forever + be able to handle 400hp + no troubles. The 265 is the dogleg M3 box. Nick, probably 280K worth of wear and tear, rather than anything wrong with my shift technique - I baby her What would a 240 be able to handle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
