Will a 1989 325is Differential bolt up to replace the differential in a 1984 318i?

[Rukus]

Will a 1989 325is Differential bolt up to replace the differential in a 1984 318i? Will the output flanges match up?

I need a new diff, and i want to know my options.


Thanks

Jared

 

[JTM]

well u prolly dont want to use a 325 diff in a 318, as the gear ratio woudl cause really crappy acceleration as the 318 r usually geared really low. to accomadate the lower torque and hp

 

[rjp325i]

The 325i rear is a 3.73, the 318i auto is 4.11, and the 318i manual is 3.90.

 

[junglestylz]

Hey rjp325i, you should go for a ride in the hummer (HMMWV) when i bring it down next weekend. I live in Henderson anyway.

 

[rjp325i]

Are you (junglestylz) coming to the meeting on the 14th? Its at Desert BMW in Henderson at 7pm. On the 19th a group of us will be doing a brunch cruise on Lake Mead.

 

[Bimmubishi]

Diff

Rukus, i have a 318is 4:11 LSD diff for sale next week if you're interested. I think around 200 plus shipping and it's yours.

Anyone really...

AL

 

[bmidd]

Re: Diff

Rukus, i have a 318is 4:11 LSD diff for sale next week if you're interested. I think around 200 plus shipping and it's yours.

Anyone really...

AL

will it work in my 325i 5-spd?

 

[Rukus]

my 318i is an 84. It has the 3.65:1 gear ratio in the back. i lucked out and got an older model that didn't have the 3.9:1 ratio *sarcasm* lol

so anything sould be fine, i really don't care since it is a daily driver and, i'd rather not spend alot on this car because its not really that great of a car. (condition wise) i love my BMW, and BMW's, don't get me wrong

 

[Bimmubishi]

BMIDD- yes it will.

 

[rjp325i]

Just don't install one from an "e" model (2.79). You'll have to leave for work a half hour earlier.

 

[Rukus]

Hahah yeah, i am looking for a differential that is atelast 3.64:1

Thanks! If anyone has one to sell, let me know.