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JCapelo
10-06-2006, 07:51 AM
I blew my tranny up last night in the 325....

I guess that means dave beat me:cry:

anyway i need something a little stronger then the 325 tranny, so i figured i would look into a e36 m3 tranny..

ANyone no of any local?:dunno:
LDadrenaline
10-06-2006, 07:52 AM
wow, when did this happen???

you should get a cryo'd gearset for the new tranny, they hold up *alot* better than stock gears in high horsepower cars.
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 09:24 AM
last night....I ran my boost up to 14psi....my tranny didnt like it went i went from 1st to 2nd...
JuCo
10-06-2006, 10:16 AM
Sorry to hear that Jeff....:eek:
redrumm3
10-06-2006, 11:06 AM
Call Thomas at Cars & Concepts, 813-348-6183. I think they have one lying around.
Variance
10-06-2006, 11:17 AM
Jeff, either a M3 or a 328 tranny would work; they're both the same. The 318 and the 325 got the weaker Getrag Tranny, whereas the 328 and M3 got the stronger ZF.
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 11:26 AM
well im looking.....So far the cheapest one i have found was 600 from Cars and concepts.

any1 know if i need a different drive shaft and shifter if i put the m3 tranny in my 325?
DeadSailor
10-06-2006, 11:36 AM
that sucks...

probably wont keep u down too long though
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 12:31 PM
Well Im low on cash right now.......so untill i sell some stuff/body the car will be sitting for a week or 2.
LDadrenaline
10-06-2006, 01:35 PM
600 seems like a good price on a tranny... the tranny id put in my car next is 6 grand lolz.

Id suggest making sure the tranny is sound and everything. Thomas should be able to tell you what all you need to make it work though
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 01:57 PM
:baghead:
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 02:09 PM
He wasnt sure.....Thomas said he never did that a m3 tranny in a 325...

I guess it will be trial and error kinda thing///

so anyone up for a carwash....we gotta make 600 bucks to get a tranny woot..

Untill then, Ill be rocking the truck with the gocart in the back!
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 02:10 PM
:alright:
M5Beast
10-06-2006, 02:14 PM
If ur desperate for money, I'd pay you to fix the squeeky brakes on bojangles, unless you know anything about exhaust and pipes :shifty:
Variance
10-06-2006, 02:30 PM
Jeff, I just researched it for you, and in addition to the transmission, you'll need a 328 or M3 guibo, driveshaft, and shift linkage.
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 02:40 PM
:banghead:

Rebuild then?
Variance
10-06-2006, 02:42 PM
Jeff's transmission is inherently weak, so it'd just break again.
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 02:46 PM
But money is an issue right now. Also they guy before had it running fine. He just needs to keep the car at 12lbs from now on.
944attack
10-06-2006, 03:11 PM
give my aunt's junkyard a call:

Martinito Motors
(305)633-9850 or
(305)751-4741

they love to sell main compenents like engines and transmissions so I'm sure they'd have something you can use. Be sure to ask for Sharon and tell her that Elliott recomended them to you.
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 03:20 PM
Jeff, I just researched it for you, and in addition to the transmission, you'll need a 328 or M3 guibo, driveshaft, and shift linkage.


I also read that info on bimmerforums.....But from what aeryk tells me thats not true...

grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....Being broke ftl!

6spd ftw!:cry:
944attack
10-06-2006, 03:24 PM
6 spd FTMFW! When I destroyed my tranny I was searching all over for a 968 6 speed, but no luck. :cry: :(
JCapelo
10-06-2006, 03:43 PM
ya....But i cant afford a reg5 spd as of now, i dont think the 6spd will be in my budget either.
David A
10-06-2006, 04:12 PM
:(

Well, I'm here for ya buddy...let me know when it needs to go in and I'll try and help you out. :)
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 04:16 PM
:hug:
RPM Photography
10-06-2006, 04:40 PM
Jeff, I looked at the one C&C had, looks brand new. Not sure about the inside though.
LDadrenaline
10-06-2006, 04:52 PM
dont do dave's idea and cheap out, because it will just break again. Go for all or nothing. Paying for a used 5 speed that will break in a year then replacing it with a 6 speed is pretty stupid when you just need to save up money for a 6 speed. Ask your dad for a loan on money so you can get it installed in the car and get the car running again. The 6 speed will be much more reliable and that's one less thing you have to worry about.
Variance
10-06-2006, 05:07 PM
Actually LD, Dave said rebuild the current one. Jeff can get another 5-speed and it will hold up fine, it just needs to be a ZF; he doesn't need the 6-speed ZF.
kelso
10-06-2006, 05:13 PM
:(

Well, I'm here for ya buddy...let me know when it needs to go in and I'll try and help you out. :)

+1
TheDarkSide
10-06-2006, 05:32 PM
:flip:
Mr.bimmerPuck
10-06-2006, 05:37 PM
:cheers:
JCapelo
10-07-2006, 10:55 AM
Actually LD, Dave said rebuild the current one. Jeff can get another 5-speed and it will hold up fine, it just needs to be a ZF; he doesn't need the 6-speed ZF.


ditto...

my 325 tranny isnt very strong, If i put a M3 tranny in it will be good to go ;) (hopefully)
Revmaster T
10-07-2006, 11:05 AM
ditto...

my 325 tranny isnt very strong, If i put a M3 tranny in it will be good to go ;) (hopefully)

Yes if you treat it right...... don't yank on it :)

Thomas
M52 POWER!
10-07-2006, 05:34 PM
Yes if you treat it right...... don't yank on it :)

Thomas

Owned
JCapelo
10-07-2006, 06:16 PM
......?
catchuk
10-07-2006, 08:35 PM
VAC motorsports also has a used m3 tranny for sale for $799, out of a '97