Anyone Using Getrag 225 Transmission on their E36?

[halcrontech]

When I was changing my transmission fluid, I found out that my transmission is not the standard Getrag 200/250 as stated in the manual. Instead, its a Getrag 225. tried looking for info about it on the net but found nothing. Does anyone has any experience with this particular model of transmission?THanks!

 

[B33mEr]

What do you want to know about bro?
Anyways i think you haven't search hard enough lerrr

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?p=328827

 

[halcrontech]

What do you want to know about bro?
Anyways i think you haven't search hard enough lerrr

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?p=328827

Any idea what power the gearbox can take before breaking apart? Cause I am going to rebuild and supercharge my M42 motor. Not sure if the gearbox is able to handle the power.

 

[fabianyee]

The E36 318i gearbox isn't known to be rated for high torque. However, can still use for your s/c M42.
Just that wear and tear would be higher.
FYI, what kills the gearbox is not the horsepower, it's the high torque twisting power. If can tune the s/c for smooth torque delivery instead of the sudden kick-in-the-backside torque, the gearbox would last a while.

 

[Lionel_Koh]

E36 M42 shld be getrag 220 .....same gearbox found in M50B20 & M50B25 ......

If u intend to supercharge ur M42 ...My suggestion is to change ur flywheel to at least 325 or even better 328 with d clutch as well......

good luck