4.1 or 4.4 ratio diff wanted for e46 BMW

[niall s14a]

As above lads, I know it's a long shot but worth a try. Looking for something to suit an e46 with a good ratio. Even a good diff that's not a direct fit will be considered. I'm no expert on bmws so enlighten me as to what will do the job!

Cheers

[DaveM-sport]

Your kinda out of luck really for E46 diffs in any ratio suitable.

Off hand, the only way to get a somebit reasonable ratio by just swapping bits and pieces is to use an E46 M3 rear axle and fit a 3.91cwp from an E34 M5 into the the M3 LSD

[Lucius]

Your kinda out of luck really for E46 diffs in any ratio suitable.

Off hand, the only way to get a somebit reasonable ratio by just swapping bits and pieces is to use an E46 M3 rear axle and fit a 3.91cwp from an E34 M5 into the the M3 LSD

Wuuut?

I've a 4.44, 3.73 and 3.38 x 2.
4.44 is welded and fitted into e46. Rest of diffs are in the shed. Can be welded and fitted if needed.

You could also get a bmw X3 diff - 3.64 afaik - this is also p&p

[DaveM-sport]

What are they from? I've only seen the stupid low ratio ones so far and best being a 3.63 in the M3s.. shows how many E46s I work on lol

[niall s14a]

Wuuut?

I've a 4.44, 3.73 and 3.38 x 2.
4.44 is welded and fitted into e46. Rest of diffs are in the shed. Can be welded and fitted if needed.

You could also get a bmw X3 diff - 3.64 afaik - this is also p&p

Much work to fit the 3.7 Lucius? Or was it much work to fit the 4.44? Can you pm me with prices please?

[age]

What are they from? I've only seen the stupid low ratio ones so far and best being a 3.63 in the M3s.. shows how many E46s I work on lol

early e46s with m43 automatics dave.
he's talking 168mm diffs

[niall s14a]

early e46s with m43 automatics dave.
he's talking 168mm diffs

So that will be fuck all use to me with a s54 in front of it then?

[age]

in a word... yes.
daves solution is the only one that will really work for you tbh.
m5 3.91 into the e46 casing

[niall s14a]

in a word... yes.
daves solution is the only one that will really work for you tbh.
m5 3.91 into the e46 casing

Ok cheers lads. Lookin like I could go down the Nissan route yet then.

[Lucius]

in a word... yes.
daves solution is the only one that will really work for you tbh.
m5 3.91 into the e46 casing

In a word.... No :P
X3 diff will be cheapest option. Much stronger than small case diff.

There's a lad using small case diff from 318i auto in his v8 powered e46, so I don't know what's all about.
There's plenty e46's on continent with them fitted and I didn't read about anybody destroying his diff