318ti Automatic to manual Conversion.

[Phamster]

Just buy a complete reck car, you'll save a lot of money. And plus you'll get a inline6 with it also if you haven't done the swap already. Got everything you need!

[318tiv8]

If you decide to i have a 5spd out of a 97ti with 117.000kms on it and everything to install(clutch flywheel shifter and slave) except for the pedals that i needed for the t-56 i put in place of the 5spd... Dont no where you are located but i will sell it all for 500$ + shipping

[Turboready]

Guys I would have thought many guys would have documented the use of a drive line from a 318i unless it would not work.

I have a buddy with a 95 318i m42 auto that I would like to convert to manual. I am researching the possibility of using the drive line from a 92 4 door 5 speed 318i.

So far it looks like everything will work except the drive shaft and diff. Did anyone try this swap? I think the drive shaft halves might be interchangeable. The ti is shorter than the 318i.

Please post info regarding this.

Thanks.

[tiFreak]

I think I remember hearing someone say they used a coupe or sedan driveshaft in their ti, can't remember who

[yoda]

Has anyone ever tried or is there any 6 speed tranny that would fit the ti?

Just curious.....it would be cool though

[tiFreak]

the euro spec M3's had a 6-spd, not sure if it will fit but I think all E36 trannies fit all E36 engines

[Phamster]

If you're upgrading to a getreg or zf tranny, get the get the drive with it. If you are getting a regular Ti tranny then i don't know about that. I know if you get a ZF tranny the drive shaft from it should work. My setup is the ZF tranny. I had to extended the shaft just a half inch to make the correct length.