E30 E36 M3 Steering Rack Conversion

The e36 rack has a faster rack ratio the rack moves a greater distance for a given angular rotation of the input pinion shaft.

E30 e36 m3 steering rack conversion.

Bmw e30 close ratio steering rack swap. You get the big power of the e46 m3 in a much lighter and more tossable chassis which makes it a spectacular canyon carver. E30 4 standard power steering rack for all models e36 3 4 an adequate replacement for the e30. Nothing sporty but certainly livelier than what the e30 left the factory with.

Turning ratio in the e30 is 4 1 in the e36 its 3 5 1 in the 95 m3 it s 3 25 1. This is desired because the lock to lock ratio on the e30 is quite large. E30 to e36 steering rack conversion. You will need one of these kits.

95 m3 had a 3 0 turns lock to lock rack and a 2 8l z3 96 had a 2 7. This includes the 3 2 l s52b32 inline six five speed manual transmission and lsd rear end. Jump to latest follow 1 4 of 4 posts. E36 m3 95 3 0 don t let the low lock to lock fool you.

This article the installation of a 1995 e36 m3 steering rack into an e30 m3. This 1991 bmw e30 325is vin wbaaa1310mec69944 is for sale on ebay in los angeles california. How to guide e36 steering rack swap weird on my e36 rack there s an o ring in there it s not a flare. The factory powertrain was replaced with one from a bmw m3 e36.

M3s and m z3s 96 had a 3 2 ratio rack as well. Some suspension mods and the steering rack and five speed from an e36. Bmw e30 3 series to z3 e36 e46 steering rack conversion kit. 1 4 of 4 posts.

The steering racks that can be swapped in from the other chassis make the car feel sportier and become a bit more nimble. This includes the spacers and hardware to shorten the lower steering shaft and also spacers to mount the e36 or e46 steering rack on your e30 subframe. All non m 3 series coupes and sedans 92 98 came with a 3 2 turns lock to lock rack. This guide was created to explain how to swap an e36 e46 or z3 steering rack into an e30.

This rack is a variable speed unitm meaning it s ponderous in the middle and only rapid when it s close to full lock. Lose that school bus steering feel in your e30. Or sign up with email. Check if it s stuck inside.