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Message: <blockquote data-quote="teejay" data-source="post: 144911" data-attributes="member: 51">occasional surface of the crank do come up here and there, but there is also another way to use the m54b30 crank....if you wanna do the S50 engines, the 260 won't make the cut for long as input torque is at 260 Nm,you will need the likes of zf 310, either from the e36 328i or the m3s.....or you could go 6 speed...... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> 260 is preferred by e30m50 converts due to the overdriven 5th gear, plus the option to have a higher rear diff matched with the higher powerband of the m50 makes a perfect e36 m3 eater......mind you , the cab has a weight close to the e36, so you need to plan your components proper....not many e30s that have the s50 plant.....i know of only one.....the one....the only one..... :nyehehe:</blockquote>