E34 M5 GEARBOX 5-6 SPEED SWOP

E34 M5 GEARBOX 5-6 SPEED SWOP

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poorcardealer

Original Poster:

8,540 posts

247 months

Friday 29th October 2004
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I can buy cheapish six speed box, does this straight swop for my 5 speed or are any mods needed?? car is a 3.8 94 L
Thanks.

XM5er

5,094 posts

254 months

Friday 29th October 2004
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From what I've read, it's debatable as to whether the 6 speed gives you any real benefit. Mine was notchy and awkward.

m-five

11,387 posts

290 months

Friday 29th October 2004
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And the 6-speed box is heavier and less reliable!

The lads at www.m5board.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=4 should be able to answer more fully!

>> Edited by m-five on Friday 29th October 12:04

XM5er

5,094 posts

254 months

Wednesday 3rd November 2004
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There is a guy in need of a gearbox here www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=47491