» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 07-24-2006, 11:31 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | Diff. swap question? Hi guys, rencently a buy and ionstall a supercharger kit(you know the history), so i decide to swap my auto tranny by a manual. But y have a dude, i know my car have a 4.44 diff. and 95 manual ti have 3.45 that is perfect to may swap, first question: i have a 4.10 from a 1989 325i, it fit on my car and work fine??? what others diff are recomendes to swap in my ti?? I need answer and opinion of others diff, quickly because my tranny swap is planning to be finish tomorrow and the next is the diff. Thanks guys for the help/.... __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | 07-25-2006, 05:55 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | Please people, some words to give me light, also i have a 2.93 from 528e is a e28 from 1986 __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | 07-25-2006, 11:07 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | go with a 3.45 Ti Small case diff or e30 3.73 LS or 3.64 LS which are the larger case diffs, but bolt up the same with the Ti. | | | 07-25-2006, 01:29 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | The E28 528E diff is the same one I just put in. It fit with no problems. As far as ratios, I would imagine with your supercharger, you would want to stay with a ratio of 3.45 or lower I.E. 2.93. So I think the E28 528e 2.93 would be a winner. Quote: Originally Posted by FATHER Please people, some words to give me light, also i have a 2.93 from 528e is a e28 from 1986 | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 07-25-2006, 01:31 PM | #5 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | you do NOT want a 4.10 diff! you'll be revving like crazy how much high speed cruising do you do? the higher the ratio, the higher the revs at a given speed. the 2.93 will likely be too low (you'll accelerate slower) and the 4.10 too high (at highway cruising speeds, you'll be at very high revs). the 3.45 should be good since that's stock for the ti. if you don't mind revving a little higher (10% higher), you could do the e30 3.73, but it may require some mods to the underbody with a heavy hammer are these diffs limited slip or open? with more power, you're really going to want to find a limited slip diff (aka LSD). the ease with which you can find one of those may decide your ratio for you. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 07-25-2006, 03:05 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | If bolting on is the issue, it turns out many diffs fit without modification. I personally think you should not go higher than the stock manual tranny ratio (3.45), if you are planning on adding a supercharger/turbo. Staying with a stock 3.45 Ti diff seems questionable with a supercharger; get a widebody (6 cylinder) diff. Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M go with a 3.45 Ti Small case diff or e30 3.73 LS or 3.64 LS which are the larger case diffs, but bolt up the same with the Ti. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 07-25-2006, 03:16 PM | #7 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | it really depends on what he wants to do with the car. there are a number of guys that track their DASC'd ti's and went with the 3.73 LSD for better performance. if all he does is drive around town, the 3.73 will also be fine. if he does a lot of highway cruising, the 3.73 could annoy him. the 2.93 is quite a bit lower (at least 15%). DustenT has the stock 3.45 LSD on his and it's holding up fine. could also have an e28 5er LSD rebuilt with the ratio you want and higher lockup if you wanted (stock is 25% and most places offer at least 40%). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 07-25-2006, 04:43 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | Speaking of lockup, I haven't even tested my new diff's performance. It definitely is limited slip, but what can I do on the road, or from a starting position to see the true advantages of the diff? Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti it really depends on what he wants to do with the car. there are a number of guys that track their DASC'd ti's and went with the 3.73 LSD for better performance. if all he does is drive around town, the 3.73 will also be fine. if he does a lot of highway cruising, the 3.73 could annoy him. the 2.93 is quite a bit lower (at least 15%). DustenT has the stock 3.45 LSD on his and it's holding up fine. could also have an e28 5er LSD rebuilt with the ratio you want and higher lockup if you wanted (stock is 25% and most places offer at least 40%). | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 07-25-2006, 04:45 PM | #9 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | take corners fast turn off traction control and give it gas on a damp road from a stop. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 07-25-2006, 08:30 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | ok guys is i understand , the correct and best number to me if between stock 3.45 and above 4.10, i not like the idea of 2.93 because i like much the big wheels, actually i run 19" in my ti and two 15" JL audio in the trunk, so i think to put one little higer than stock, in what car i find it, e30 or e28?also what is "plug and play"? my mechanic have a lot of diff in him house, but i need to go there and look the vin # to find the ratios because he dont have any info , he have about 15!!! diff and all are fron e30 and e28, so i think one of them is for my swap, so please give me ore opinions and numbers, i really leally apreciate your help people...thanks Fernando __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | 07-25-2006, 08:39 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 258 | make sure whatever you put on is limited-slip. It'd suck to have all that power and just one wheel spinning... __________________ | | | 07-25-2006, 08:55 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | Quote: Originally Posted by Kraln make sure whatever you put on is limited-slip. It'd suck to have all that power and just one wheel spinning... | Ok man, good point thanks for that __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | 07-26-2006, 03:58 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | Hi poeple, i look in realoem for about two hour i'm looking for a 3.6xx diff. that exist?? if yes in what car??? i have recognized all diff in my mechanic yard. The list above. tell me the better to me... 4.10 from 1989 auto 325i(like new) 2.93 from 1986 manual/auto 528e(good look) 3.25 from 1984!!! 533i auto/manual(look very old) 4.44 from my 1997 318ti auto __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | 07-26-2006, 04:30 PM | #14 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | 4.10 ... too high 2.93 ... imho, too low 3.25 ... might be ok 4.44 ... way too high 3.73 LSD from e30 325 (many have this, even with DASC), but you will be revving 10% higher than you would with the stock 3.45 3.64 LSD (we believe from an e28 5 series) 3.45 LSD from manual trans 318ti or 1.8/1.9 4-cyl z3 __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 07-26-2006, 04:46 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 885 | thanks cali, i go with the 3.25, i a stupid question(i think) about this... all e 30 are lsd? Also .. i only install the 318ti flanges into the 6cyl diff, put the diff on the car and use my stock axles right?? Also i know i need to change the cover of the srie 5 diff by a e30 cover(i have about 5 covers) __________________ BMW...MY NEW TOY Mods: Some plastic parts, ///M Wheels and me | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |