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Originally Posted by kidMoBile
I figured that our auto trans flywheels have the segments we need. We don't need to find a dual mass for donor segments. Am I wrong about this?
As you probably know, we can't use a dual mass unit because the trans input shaft was a different length on the 300E manual box vs the SL's manual box. Not that I'd want a dual mass unit anyway. My brother in law tells me that they are a common failure point on late 80's BMW's when pushed hard.
Brian
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Yes, I'm running the 3.07 and I love it for the city. A little high for freeway cruising, but oh well.
I don't know if the automatic's flywheel has the segments, but it must have them in order for it to work.
I didn't know about the 300E's input shaft not being compatible with the dual-mass flywheel.
FWIW, I believe the 1991-1993 190E 2.6 with the 5-speed tranny came with a dual-mass flywheel.
So it all depends on the donor tranny.
Personally, I'd like to put in the 5-speed close-ratio from a 16v, but for everyday use, it probably won't be great. I hear the 300SL's box is the way to go, but I just can't source one.
:-) neil
BTW: I've never had a 2.65 diff, so perhaps we can swap my 3.07 for your 2.65 ?