hi all, i am planning to do a conversion from Auto to Manual. My UDM is a E36 325 with 4 speed auto. I found 1 Manual Gearbox at RM2800. The Chopshop said, full set..... can anyone tell me that wat is the full set he mean ? does it cheap or expensive ? anyone here done this conversion before ? please share your opinion here, thank you !
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yo bro...i'm planning a project currently! just gotten a gearbox also..
.. lets keep each other updated, boleh? share info lah!by the way, chop shop u visit got another set of pedal assembly and shifters or not?..hahhah..still sourcing!..or pm me..
cheers manual brudder...
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i'm on the final leg of my conversion from auto to manual.
A few things you want to take note.
1. MAKE SURE you have the CORRECT long shaft!!!!!! I cannot emphasise this enough.....Get it balanced as well.
2. make sure the rear diff is at least 3.15. U can opt for 2.93 as well if you want. However, this will give you less torque.
3. There are actually 2 types of gear box for the 325 manual . One of them is the same as the one used on the 328 manual. The 328 uses a 2.93 diff where as the 325 uses 3.15.
4.The 2 gearboxes i mentioned in point 2 also uses different clutches. Dont skimp on this item if u find that the clutch that comes with the box is not in good condition. No point taking the gearbox apart to change the clutch 2 months down the road when you find it slipping.
5. There is a clutch return spring that the chop shop might not provide as it's very hard to come by. Unless of course you managed to get a half cut. You might need your mechanic to specially order it for you. Get your chop shop to absorb the cost
These are what i can think of. Anybody care to add on.
Please take note that all info I provide are through experience Dont hold me responsible ya......
All the best to everyone!!!!
A few things you want to take note.
1. MAKE SURE you have the CORRECT long shaft!!!!!! I cannot emphasise this enough.....Get it balanced as well.
2. make sure the rear diff is at least 3.15. U can opt for 2.93 as well if you want. However, this will give you less torque.
3. There are actually 2 types of gear box for the 325 manual . One of them is the same as the one used on the 328 manual. The 328 uses a 2.93 diff where as the 325 uses 3.15.
4.The 2 gearboxes i mentioned in point 2 also uses different clutches. Dont skimp on this item if u find that the clutch that comes with the box is not in good condition. No point taking the gearbox apart to change the clutch 2 months down the road when you find it slipping.
5. There is a clutch return spring that the chop shop might not provide as it's very hard to come by. Unless of course you managed to get a half cut. You might need your mechanic to specially order it for you. Get your chop shop to absorb the cost
These are what i can think of. Anybody care to add on.
Please take note that all info I provide are through experience
Dont hold me responsible ya......All the best to everyone!!!!
