Differential carrier/housing

[Jerezblack.m3]

Hey its me again. I have a quick question. Are the regular 3 series differential housing/carrier the same as our e9x m3? I know the lsd are different but i want to know if the housing are the same.

[Makaveli7]

Originally Posted by Jerezblack.m3

Hey its me again. I have a quick question. Are the regular 3 series differential housing/carrier the same as our e9x m3? I know the lsd are different but i want to know if the housing are the same.

The m3 has a bigger housing due to the bigger gears.

Even the Manual 3.85 diff has a different diff cover as the gears would touch the cover otherwise.

[Jerezblack.m3]

Originally Posted by Makaveli7

The m3 has a bigger housing due to the bigger gears.

Even the Manual 3.85 diff has a different diff cover as the gears would touch the cover otherwise.

Thanks! I guess i really have to fork a grand for a new diff :/

[Makaveli7]

Originally Posted by Jerezblack.m3

Thanks! I guess i really have to fork a grand for a new diff :/

Uff sorry to hear that!

[Jerezblack.m3]

Originally Posted by Makaveli7

Uff sorry to hear that!

Hey, how about the e9x manual diff housing? I know the gearing is different but what if i transfer my lsd to that manual diff. Would it fit my dct e92 m3?

[Makaveli7]

Originally Posted by Jerezblack.m3

Hey, how about the e9x manual diff housing? I know the gearing is different but what if i transfer my lsd to that manual diff. Would it fit my dct e92 m3?

The DCT internals will fit the the Manual carrier and it will take an extra 50ml of oil or something.