BackDraft Differential

saps · #1 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 09:59 AM

In a thread started by, I believe, TonyD we were discussing swapping out the BDR differential. Someone chimed in and said that someone in their shop knows a lot about it (possibly Mark?). I was going to call and discuss but because we're on the old server the thread isn't available and I don't remember who to call.

Anyone remember who it was? I'm looking at something around a 3.64:1 limited slip. Tony, I think, was originally talking around a 3.90???

Any info is appreciated..thanks!

Speedysnake · #2 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 10:48 AM

saps,

Go to bimmerdiy.com, it has a good write up for replacing a differential in E36 BMW.

saps · #3 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 11:09 AM

Thanks, Speedysnake.

I do have that linked bookmarked. I was more looking for a source of the differentials. I thought one of the dealers and posted saying they have them...

mgiannetto · #4 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 01:32 PM

Saps,

I beleive Jay at Vintage Motorsports said you should call their shop and ask for Brian. You can get their number off their web site.

http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/

Jay I hope I remembered that correctly

Mike

Speedysnake · #5 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 01:39 PM

Call Reg too, I believe he has differentials available

Cobracraig · #6 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 05:59 PM

SAPS,

Check http://www.diffsonline.com/. They will sell you a completely rebuilt differential with the gear ratio of your choice and ship it to your house. You can also send in your old differential for a core charge refund of 400.00 for an open diff or 600.00 for LSD. Hope this helps.