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    ZF Trans?

    Are all 328 have ZF transmission. Just want to verify. Thanks.

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    ZF Trans?

    Yes…specifically the S5D320Z as I recall.
    My 1997 328 ZF 5-speed was MT-1 fill.


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    Early e46 5speeds are the same too

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    To answer your question, no not all 328i come with the zf trans. Check your vin number and go to realoem.com

    The gm trans is common

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    Were you asking about the 5spd or auto?
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    Click the search button, select "search single content type", select the "e36 sub forum" specifically, try the "search titles" then try the "search entire posts".

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    ZF Trans?

    Quote Originally Posted by Eric93se View Post
    To answer your question, no not all 328i come with the zf trans. Check your vin number and go to realoem.com

    The gm trans is common

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    Were you asking about the 5spd or auto?
    Good question. The five speed auto in the E36M3 is said to be a ZF/GM auto box also.

    IF you are asking about the 5-speed manual
    The E36 318/325 got the Getrag 5-Speed.
    There is a ZF S5D310Z rated for 310Nm fit to the 1995M3 thru 09/95 and possibly the E34s listed below.
    The successor ZF S5D320Z was rated for 320Nm and fit to the 328 and 1996+M3, in addition to some of the others listed below.


    The ZF 5-speed manual gear box was fit in the following -

    1995–1999 E36 328i
    1992–1999 E36 M3
    2001–2006 E46 325xi
    2000–2006 E46 330i
    1990–1992 E34 525i (M50)
    1992–1995 E34 530i (M60)
    1996–2000 E39 528i (M52)
    2000–2006 E53 X5 3.0i (M54)
    1996–2000 Z3 3.0i (M54)
    1996–2000 Z3 M3.2i (S52) *Canada & USA only
    1996–2000 Z3 M3.2i (S54)
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    Hey , so I’m looking at a S5320Z THCG from a 2003 330xi. Is that a ZF trans that will fit into my 1997 328? Also looking at a 2000 z3m which , from your post , should also be a 320Z . Looked all over internet just wanted to confirm before I buy

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    Not sure AWD trans will work. At least later 6 speed AWD trans differ from the RWD versions. The 2000 Z3M trans should fit your E36 328i.

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