Best way to get an LSD into the diff?

[Wayne 962]

Hi folks. I would like to do a project on LSDs for the new BMW book I'm working on. Trouble is, I don't know too much about the E36 LSDs and what's available, and for how much. Any good sources of info out there, or does anyone want to share their knowledge?

-Wayne

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

The E36 LSD is designed to be replaced as a unit. Essentially, you repalce the entire diff. Korman Autoworks has a 4:10 ratio LSD, that bolts right in. I know Quaife makes some pretty good units as well. I think you can even take an auto diff from the E36 automatic, and use the carrier gears (3:91) in a LSD diff.

[RDW DEV]

What's an autodiff?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

I think he means the differential that was used with the automatic transmission. Same as the manual, but a different ring and pinion ratio.

--DD

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Exactly Dave. Sorry I wasnt clear enough