The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 409 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio speaking of diffs... Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio OT: Good Hose Clamps Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Re: Valvoline free oil offer valid again Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:05:44 -0700 From: "J. Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:36 PM 10/26/2004, Mark Dadgar wrote: >On Oct 26, 2004, at 8:26 PM, Marco Romani wrote: >> >>95's stock were 3.15, 96s were 3.23s > >Good point. M3 Autos were also 3.23, as were the LTW's. Uh, yes and no. M3 autos were 3.23 in 95, but went to 3.38 in 96+ cars. Here's a message from Brett Anderson which has just about all the E36 ratios: --------------- From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 M3 diff ratio ?s Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 12:45:31 -0400 E36 M3: 95 5spd, 3.15 95 Auto, 3.23 96-99 5spd, 3.23 96-98 auto, 3.38 E36 325i is the only E36 with a lower ratio, that'd be 3.91 for the auto, while the 5spd got stuck with a 3.15. So, in short, the only diff option that is a direct bolt in, is the 3.91 from an E36 325 Automatic. The housing was not used in any other BMW model, so if you want any other ratio, such as 3.46, 3.64, 3.73, 4.10 or 4.27, it has to be custom built for you. Hope this helps. Brett Anderson KMS --------------- Jim Ochi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 06:11:04 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't understand - Brett's message seems to indicate that you can't bolt an M3 diff into a 325? I was pretty sure I had heard of people doing this before. What's the story? Neil --- "J. Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 08:36 PM 10/26/2004, Mark Dadgar wrote: > > >On Oct 26, 2004, at 8:26 PM, Marco Romani wrote: > >> > >>95's stock were 3.15, 96s were 3.23s > > > >Good point. M3 Autos were also 3.23, as were the > LTW's. > > Uh, yes and no. M3 autos were 3.23 in 95, but went > to 3.38 in 96+ cars. > > Here's a message from Brett Anderson which has just > about all the E36 ratios: > --------------- > From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 M3 diff ratio ?s > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 12:45:31 -0400 > > E36 M3: > 95 5spd, 3.15 > 95 Auto, 3.23 > > 96-99 5spd, 3.23 > 96-98 auto, 3.38 > > E36 325i is the only E36 with a lower ratio, that'd > be 3.91 for the auto, > while the 5spd got stuck with a 3.15. > > So, in short, the only diff option that is a direct > bolt in, is the 3.91 > from an E36 325 Automatic. > > The housing was not used in any other BMW model, so > if you want any other > ratio, such as 3.46, 3.64, 3.73, 4.10 or 4.27, it > has to be custom built for > you. > > Hope this helps. > > Brett Anderson > KMS > --------------- > > Jim Ochi > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, > founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and > home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Messenger - Communicate in real time. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:35:24 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, the email that was posted is out of context, so make of it as you wish. All 6 cylinder E36 differentials are interchangeable so long as they either have the same front flange, or you're prepared to swap the front flange over, which is not hard if one's careful, but can be quite damaging if one is not. There is one other diff to add to the list of direct bolt in units. 3.73 was available in the Japanese market 325iA/2dr. Brett Anderson www.bmwdiffs.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:11 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio > > > I don't understand - Brett's message seems to indicate > that you can't bolt an M3 diff into a 325? I was > pretty sure I had heard of people doing this before. > What's the story? > > Neil --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:14:37 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Neil, the stock ratio in a '94 325is manual is 3.15:1. The LSD from a '96-'99 M3 is 3.23:1. That would make a nice, but not radical improvement. I don't know if there are any fitment issues like there are when putting an E28 diff in an E30. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:28:06 -0700 (PDT) >From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Anyone know what the stock, open differential ratio on >a '94 325is manual? > >What's the recommended ratio for a limited slip >upgrade for the track? > >Thanks, > >Neil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:24:42 -0500 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett, You da man! So now that I'm off to the bone-yard to make use of my newly aquired knowledge, how can I tell the ratio of a diff by looking at it? Assuming the monkeys have already yanked the diff... Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: KMS - Brett Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:38 AM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Whether or not the 3.73 is limited slip is up to you. Changing gears allows you to use the same limited slip unit as long as you sleeve the bolts, or use the PTG custom bolts. Or, if the 3.73 donor diff is a limited slip, you can use it's clutch pack instead of your M3 one. Brett Anderson www.bmwgears.com > -----Original Message----- > I can put a 3.73 in my 95 M3?!? > Is this something I even want to do? > What is the default ratio for the '95 M3? > What about limited slip? > The M3 is already LS, will it be so after the operation? > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ __ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:19:15 -0400 (EDT) From: Joel Gallun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: speaking of diffs... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm looking for a 4.10 open diff for a 6 cyl. e30. If you have one you want to get rid of please let me know. thanks, Joel Gallun ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:48:11 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> usually there is a metal tag on the diff with the ratio stamped on it or you could just rotate the input shaft and watch how many times the output turns and come up with a rough ratio. works great to tell the diff (nice pun) between a 3:1 and 4:1 less so between a 3.64 vs 3.73 Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Garnier Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 9:25 AM To: KMS - Brett Anderson; UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Brett, You da man! So now that I'm off to the bone-yard to make use of my newly aquired knowledge, how can I tell the ratio of a diff by looking at it? Assuming the monkeys have already yanked the diff... Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: KMS - Brett Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:38 AM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Whether or not the 3.73 is limited slip is up to you. Changing gears allows you to use the same limited slip unit as long as you sleeve the bolts, or use the PTG custom bolts. Or, if the 3.73 donor diff is a limited slip, you can use it's clutch pack instead of your M3 one. Brett Anderson www.bmwgears.com > -----Original Message----- > I can put a 3.73 in my 95 M3?!? > Is this something I even want to do? > What is the default ratio for the '95 M3? > What about limited slip? > The M3 is already LS, will it be so after the operation? > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ __ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 13:04:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Mark Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy, On Wed, 27 Oct 2004, Paul Garnier wrote: > So now that I'm off to the bone-yard to make use of my newly aquired > knowledge, how can I tell the ratio of a diff by looking at it? > Assuming the monkeys have already yanked the diff... Boy, I bet you pay top dollar for that diff. Unless the "monkeys" bit was in jest... Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 05:59:53 -0400 From: Steve Lilley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: Good Hose Clamps Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry if this is a stupid somewhat-off-topic question: can anyone recommend a source for good hose clamps? BMP Design has them on page 110 of their latest catalog, but at about $2 each it'll cost like $50 to get a good selection. They do look good, though. The hose clamps I bought at the corner auto store seem to be much wider than those on all my cars. Regards, Steve 2004 330i 1998 Volvo V70XC 1998 MB E320 Wagon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:38:08 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Whether or not the 3.73 is limited slip is up to you. Changing gears allows you to use the same limited slip unit as long as you sleeve the bolts, or use the PTG custom bolts. Or, if the 3.73 donor diff is a limited slip, you can use it's clutch pack instead of your M3 one. Brett Anderson www.bmwgears.com > -----Original Message----- > I can put a 3.73 in my 95 M3?!? > Is this something I even want to do? > What is the default ratio for the '95 M3? > What about limited slip? > The M3 is already LS, will it be so after the operation? > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 10/12/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:22:49 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Valvoline free oil offer valid again Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Rob, BTW, if you go to http://www.motors.ebay.com and just search for Valvoline it should come right up first time :-) I didn't sign in to fleabay, so I don't think you even have to be a member. I did a couple of quick searches (and actually found some stuff I want!) and it came right up. After printing/saving the rebate form you can delete the Valvoline cookie on your PC and click on the banner again. I suppose you have to use a different name and e-mail addy for each one, and doing so I was able to print a couple of coupons. Not for my BMW, but I do have a high mile T100 and a Subaru snow day car that might like to try MaxLife. Dennis 01 M5 silver/black At 12:45 AM 10/27/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Valvoline is offering a $14 rebate on the purchase of 5 quarts of MaxLife oil. > >This time, it appears to be valid only for ebay members and possibly only >when searching ebaymotors. There's a banner ad at the top, a quick >marketing survey to fill out, and a personalized rebate form is generated. > >- Rob ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:03:06 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mike, cleaning processes like the Motorvac are good for cars that have not had proper maintenance. If your car was not running right, had nasty carbon build-up and could not pass smog tests, this might help. Otherwise, it is a waste of money. But, lots of shops are now trying to recover their investment in these machines by selling the service as "routine maintenance". On the PBS radio show "Car Talk", with Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers (Tom and Ray Magliozzi), a caller asked the same question. The reply was something like: "We have a couple of those machines in our shop. One is called the WalletVac, and the other is the Customer Fleecing Machine." Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:31:51 -0700 >From: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > <snip> > >Thoughts, opinions, and experiences gladly received. > >On a related note, what is the view on the Motorvac Carbon Clean process? > >-- >mikehd ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:37:41 -0700 From: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott, Thanks for the perspective. Fortunately, no smog checks in my area so I'm not trying to pass that test. The only possible symptom of carbon build-up might be a slight pinging that I can detect under light load with slow acceleration. I've used Chevron Supreme gasoline routinely since new in '95. I routinely let the rpms go north of 4K rpms after a good 10-15 minute warmup in the morning on my way to work (64 mile round trip commute, mostly rural highway). I agree that it may not help except to lighten my wallet. I'm mostly concerned that it will do some damage. regards, Mike On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:03:06 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mike, cleaning processes like the Motorvac are good for cars that have not > had proper maintenance. If your car was not running right, had nasty > carbon build-up and could not pass smog tests, this might help. Otherwise, > it is a waste of money. > > But, lots of shops are now trying to recover their investment in these > machines by selling the service as "routine maintenance". On the PBS radio > show "Car Talk", with Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers (Tom and Ray > Magliozzi), a caller asked the same question. The reply was something > like: > > "We have a couple of those machines in our shop. One is called the > WalletVac, and the other is the Customer Fleecing Machine." > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > > >Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:31:51 -0700 > >From: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan > >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > <snip> > > > >Thoughts, opinions, and experiences gladly received. > > > >On a related note, what is the view on the Motorvac Carbon Clean process? > > > >-- > >mikehd > > > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > -- mikehd ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:45:57 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mike, you might be able to eliminate the pinging with a bottle or two (not at the same time) of a good fuel additive - Techron, BG something-or-other, Red Line S1, etc. Sometimes the additive that comes in the gas (even Chevron) is not enough. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Mike Hood-Douda <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] <e36>325i fuel injector lifespan 10/27/2004 09:37 AM Please respond to Mike Hood-Douda Scott, Thanks for the perspective. Fortunately, no smog checks in my area so I'm not trying to pass that test. The only possible symptom of carbon build-up might be a slight pinging that I can detect under light load with slow acceleration. I've used Chevron Supreme gasoline routinely since new in '95. I routinely let the rpms go north of 4K rpms after a good 10-15 minute warmup in the morning on my way to work (64 mile round trip commute, mostly rural highway). I agree that it may not help except to lighten my wallet. I'm mostly concerned that it will do some damage. regards, Mike On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:03:06 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mike, cleaning processes like the Motorvac are good for cars that have not > had proper maintenance. If your car was not running right, had nasty > carbon build-up and could not pass smog tests, this might help. Otherwise, > it is a waste of money. > > But, lots of shops are now trying to recover their investment in these > machines by selling the service as "routine maintenance". On the PBS radio > show "Car Talk", with Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers (Tom and Ray > Magliozzi), a caller asked the same question. The reply was something > like: > > "We have a couple of those machines in our shop. One is called the > WalletVac, and the other is the Customer Fleecing Machine." > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 09:53:20 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1994 325is 5-sp. diff ratio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Quoting Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I've got the 3.73 in my '94 325is JP race car and Jim Bassett has the > 3.91. I prefer my 3.73 at our local tracks but just barely. I prefer Mark's 3.73 as well :-) The 3.91 was an easy swap for my car, as someone else wanted the 3.15LSD I had in the car previously, and both cars were at the same shop. *Huge* difference from the 3.15, but as I've gotten more seat time with the car, I'm finding the 3.91 to be a bit too short. Sometime in the future I may look into getting a 3.73, but for now I'll "manage" with the 3.91 :-) Jim Bassett ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
