No clue on 3.46:1 LSD value now, they have shot up huge.
If car is not a DD, I would do a 3.73:1...the 3.25:1 is the 10:1 car is very boring. Only great for cruising. Also, Racingdiffs.com has LSD conversions.
I make E23 parts.
09/1983 745i (stolen spring '13 around Houston, TX Achatgruen on nutria buffalo. 8481080)
10/1984 745i
11/1984 745i
11/1984 735i (10:1-265/6)
Ford, MB, and GM round out the pack.
I ran a 3.91:1 in my old 735i 8:1 five speed, it was not awful. Yet, first gear was nearly useless. It was nearly a city only car, did about 15mpg all the time. I never used OD in town, 45mph would do around 2500rpm I think it was with that setup in fourth gear.
With the 3.25:1 around 40mph it does about 2500rpm...in third. 3.25:1 is great to just cruise around.
Pretty sure the consensus is the 3.46:1 with a manual is best for all uses. With an auto, yaaaaaaaah, no.
I make E23 parts.
09/1983 745i (stolen spring '13 around Houston, TX Achatgruen on nutria buffalo. 8481080)
10/1984 745i
11/1984 745i
11/1984 735i (10:1-265/6)
Ford, MB, and GM round out the pack.
So I got the transmission and driveshaft in. One thing I noticed is that the bellhousing from the automatic transmission lines up differently from the manual teansmission, kinda weird. Also, the manual uses a variety of torx bolts and hex head bolts to mate to the engine block.
I had to make a transmission holder out of wood and zip tie it to my floor jack. Dont laugh when you see it but, it worked.
I also picked ul some new bolts and screws from the hardware store to mount the shift plate to the tranny.
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If anyone is selling a shift boot with the frame for an e23 please let me know because I need one.Or if I can use one from an e28,e24,e30, or e32 please chime in and let me know aswell. Thanks!
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I might have a spare boot. What is in it for me?
Also, got a spare shift lever around?
I make E23 parts.
09/1983 745i (stolen spring '13 around Houston, TX Achatgruen on nutria buffalo. 8481080)
10/1984 745i
11/1984 745i
11/1984 735i (10:1-265/6)
Ford, MB, and GM round out the pack.
Wanna give an update on the manual swap. Transmission shifts smooth as butter in all gears. I had to get used to driving a stick again. The car is more fun to drive over the automatic and is much faster. Happy to get this car back on the road.
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No vids of you speeding around?
I make E23 parts.
09/1983 745i (stolen spring '13 around Houston, TX Achatgruen on nutria buffalo. 8481080)
10/1984 745i
11/1984 745i
11/1984 735i (10:1-265/6)
Ford, MB, and GM round out the pack.
You have so many good pics in here. I am happy with for those. Vids are a bonus, but you have done well.
Looking good!
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