Billet front diff housing with stronger gears

Julian2485 · 05-30-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aus335iguy

Here's what they look like
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5M-E7...-/182012076412

Looks similar to ours

Maniac0908 · 05-30-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Julian2485

Looks similar to ours

Ya it does.

RSTECH · 05-30-2017, 10:52 PM

I agree if our front end can hold 750-800 is a start

cortez08 · 06-01-2017, 05:04 PM

Does anyone on this board have experience installing both these units. Are there any known differences?

Julian2485 · 06-11-2017, 02:59 PM

Anyone find out anything yet about the x5m units fitting our cars ?

Maniac0908 · 06-12-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Julian2485

Anyone find out anything yet about the x5m units fitting our cars ?

No. And i doubt we ever will unless someone decides to pay for one. From the pictures it looks like the mounting points are diffrent. I could be wront though

Maniac0908 · 03-19-2018, 08:06 AM

Updates? Need something so I can draggggg

CeeWhizzle · 03-23-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Updates? Need something so I can draggggg

RWD conversion.

feuer · 03-23-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

No. And i doubt we ever will unless someone decides to pay for one. From the pictures it looks like the mounting points are diffrent. I could be wront though

Correct. Won't bolt on.

Maniac0908 · 03-23-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Updates? Need something so I can draggggg

RWD conversion.

Is the awd tranny the same as the rwd one? I thought I read somewhere they are different.

feuer · 03-23-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Is the awd tranny the same as the rwd one? I thought I read somewhere they are different.

Correct, they are different.

Maniac0908 · 03-23-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Is the awd tranny the same as the rwd one? I thought I read somewhere they are different.

Correct, they are different.

Man.....this is going to be an expensive conversion might as well go manual..... or maybe dct????

CeeWhizzle · 03-23-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Man.....this is going to be an expensive conversion might as well go manual..... or maybe dct????

I did a manual swap on my 09 335i (rwd) and it was super easy. I can't imagine an AWD AT > RWD MT would be much harder. You will require a different oil pan too as well.

feuer · 03-23-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Man.....this is going to be an expensive conversion might as well go manual..... or maybe dct????

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Originally Posted by CeeWhizzle

I did a manual swap on my 09 335i (rwd) and it was super easy. I can't imagine an AWD AT > RWD MT would be much harder. You will require a different oil pan too as well.

Different rear diff as well, if current cart is AT. DCT is nice but it would be expensive. Probably 6MT is the best option for power and reliability considering cost.

Maniac0908 · 03-23-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeWhizzle

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Man.....this is going to be an expensive conversion might as well go manual..... or maybe dct????

I did a manual swap on my 09 335i (rwd) and it was super easy. I can't imagine an AWD AT > RWD MT would be much harder. You will require a different oil pan too as well.

Would I? Couldn't I just leave it and pull the front diff off?

CeeWhizzle · 03-23-2018, 03:35 PM

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Would I? Couldn't I just leave it and pull the front diff off?

If i am not mistaken, an axle goes through the oil pan.

CeeWhizzle · 03-23-2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Different rear diff as well, if current cart is AT. DCT is nice but it would be expensive. Probably 6MT is the best option for power and reliability considering cost.

I am currently running my AT rear diff with my MT trans swap. Works perfectly fine. However I do plan on changing it over to the M3 diff soon when I get time. 1st gear is a bit useless with the AT diff though.

feuer · 03-23-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeWhizzle

I am currently running my AT rear diff with my MT trans swap. Works perfectly fine. However I do plan on changing it over to the M3 diff soon when I get time. 1st gear is a bit useless with the AT diff though.

188mm diff from AT will not last long pared up to 6MT and tuned n54. That is the reason why 6MT came with 215mm diff. Maybe you have larger diff that was found only in early 335i AT

Maniac0908 · 03-27-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

188mm diff from AT will not last long pared up to 6MT and tuned n54. That is the reason why 6MT came with 215mm diff. Maybe you have larger diff that was found only in early 335i AT

I have an 07

how much did you guys spend on the swap? Easy? I have a lift and tools.

Maniac0908 · 03-27-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeWhizzle

If i am not mistaken, an axle goes through the oil pan.

Does it go through it? Or just a passage in the pan. I need to see pics.

CeeWhizzle · 03-28-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

I have an 07

how much did you guys spend on the swap? Easy? I have a lift and tools.

I picked up my low mileage 6mt trans/pedals and lines/shifter assembly and the manual transmission wiring harness all for $1000 CAD. Then had a fun long search for the pilot bearing for the flywheel..

- Im using the Motiv twin disk clutch with the full face clutch discs. - Then you have to do some simple coding and reset/adaptation to some modules and loop some wires for the CANBUS and wire in the brake pedal switch. You will also need an MT accelerator pedal.

CeeWhizzle · 03-28-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Does it go through it? Or just a passage in the pan. I need to see pics.

It is a passage through the oil pan. Leaving it in there is just taking up more room. I would swap it out for a non awd oil pan.

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