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Old 09-05-2009, 05:51 AM   #1
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Question transmission and motor question

So, I was wondering a bit about something.... Is there a difference in size/length between the M coupe S52 & ZF tranny and the M3 S52 & ZF tranny?
Reason I ask is because I always see a price difference on SSK's for them; $395 for M3 application and $295 for M coupe application. I thought they share the same motor and tranny specifications???

Can someone clarify this for me please...?
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Old 09-05-2009, 06:51 AM   #2
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i think its because of the length of the actual rod, the hole for the shifters are further/closer to the trans on one of them maybe?
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Old 09-05-2009, 07:28 AM   #3
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i think its because of the length of the actual rod, the hole for the shifters are further/closer to the trans on one of them maybe?
That's exactly it. No matter what chassis the motor and transmission is fitted in, the shifter should be in the same location in relation to the driver's seat. Since the M Coupe/Z3's are significantly different than the other e36's, they use shorter selector rods. The difference in price could be somehow related to the higher demand for regular e36 SSK's since M Coupes and Z3's already have a nice setup, hence many people using OEM Z3 shift kits as an upgrade on our cars
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Old 09-05-2009, 07:16 PM   #4
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so, jesse. what do you think i should get? the M coupe one or the M3 one? Joe at the ///M shop said i should look into the M coupe one. He said that thats what he has in his swapped ti and its really good. but then again the guys at RE and UUC say I should stick with the M3 application. But if the M coupe is better and for less money, shoot i'd buy it tomorrow.
I received some checks of about $250 total, so now i can buy one easier.
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correct me if im wrong, but the Mcoupe rod would actually offer a shorter throw than the M3, assuming same model ssk, etc?
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I'd go for the Mcoupe one, especially if Joe is running one. He knows his stuff.
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Old 09-06-2009, 04:04 AM   #7
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which year should i get? i was looking on the UUC website and it shows different Z3models; 1.9, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0; and then there's the M roadster and M coupe which are the same p/n's. I'm guess the M coupe/roadster will still work even though it says 99-03.
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Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...

Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...?

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Old 09-06-2009, 04:13 AM   #8
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correct me if im wrong, but the Mcoupe rod would actually offer a shorter throw than the M3, assuming same model ssk, etc?
Yes, I believe you are correct.
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Does a E34 M5 trans bolt up to a M52 engine??
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