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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 395188" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>damnu,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your post. Regarding the manual gearbox, I'm no expert, but it is clear that the torque from the 328 engine is much higher than the 318, so the torque rating may be a relevant point.</p><p></p><p>As for the ratio differences between e36 318 and 328, here's what I found.</p><p></p><p>318i/is/ic, 323i/is/ic, 325i/is/ic- getrag s5d 200/250 g</p><p>1st 4.23, 2nd 2.52, 3rd 1.66, 4th 1.22, 5th 1.00</p><p></p><p>328i/is/ic, M3- zf s5d320/s5d320 z</p><p>1st 4.20, 2nd 2.49, 3rd 1.66, 1.24, 5th 1.00</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have not done the conversion to manual yet, so can't really answer from experience. However, the 318 manual is lively, because of the manual gearbox. The 328 auto has loads of torque. The 328 manual should be even better. I think what you'll find is that the 328 manual should get to a higher top speed, and get there faster.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hard to diagnose noises via the written medium. But I'd get that noise looked at.</p><p></p><p>Will check w my mechanic and let you know what's the comment about tappets.</p><p></p><p>Cheers.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, update on my ride.</p><p></p><p>Changed a bunch of pulleys when the engine got whiny during cold starts. Couple of new pulleys and new belts later, she's purring again and pulling like a much younger car. Less vibration too.</p><p></p><p>Amazing the improvements you can still get with some minor maintenance on a car this age.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 395188, member: 113"] damnu, Thanks for your post. Regarding the manual gearbox, I'm no expert, but it is clear that the torque from the 328 engine is much higher than the 318, so the torque rating may be a relevant point. As for the ratio differences between e36 318 and 328, here's what I found. 318i/is/ic, 323i/is/ic, 325i/is/ic- getrag s5d 200/250 g 1st 4.23, 2nd 2.52, 3rd 1.66, 4th 1.22, 5th 1.00 328i/is/ic, M3- zf s5d320/s5d320 z 1st 4.20, 2nd 2.49, 3rd 1.66, 1.24, 5th 1.00 I have not done the conversion to manual yet, so can't really answer from experience. However, the 318 manual is lively, because of the manual gearbox. The 328 auto has loads of torque. The 328 manual should be even better. I think what you'll find is that the 328 manual should get to a higher top speed, and get there faster. Hard to diagnose noises via the written medium. But I'd get that noise looked at. Will check w my mechanic and let you know what's the comment about tappets. Cheers. Meanwhile, update on my ride. Changed a bunch of pulleys when the engine got whiny during cold starts. Couple of new pulleys and new belts later, she's purring again and pulling like a much younger car. Less vibration too. Amazing the improvements you can still get with some minor maintenance on a car this age. [/QUOTE]
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