The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
bell housing (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E21) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by MikeM on February 29, 2000 at 07:32:38:

In Reply to: 3.5 in an e21? posted by Alexis on February 28, 2000 at 18:54:55:

Not that I have got around to trying it, but the bell housings match up for the big six motor and the standard e21 manual gearboxes. So in theory you could get away with using your original gearbox at least until you burn it up with the big motor.

Your biggest problem will be dealing with the weight of the big six in such a little car, but I believe Alpina does have the correct springs available.

Mike Matison
'78 320i
'82 320is waiting restoration
'88 735i

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E21) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2008 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.