Is there an LSD for the 320d?

[PahLok]

Even if it's an E46 or an E90?

[gizlaroc]

The 320d auto uses the same final drive ratio as a 330i petrol so I guess you could use the quaife lsd they do for the 330i??

[gizlaroc]

Sorry given you duff info there, the 330i manual has the same final drive as a 320d auto.

I have uploaded the E90 spec sheet for you to http://www.zen104526.zen.co.uk/BMW/E90%20specs.pdf


Have a look at the final drive ratios and compare them, one should be pretty close, you may have to go up a bit though?


The 330d auto would fit on your manual, would give you slightly more acceleration but rev a little higher on the motrorway.

Edited by gizlaroc on Tuesday 5th August 17:03

[PahLok]

Thanks for the sheet mate

Not being very lucky I guess both the E46 and E90 320d are manuals

[gizlaroc]

What car exactly is it going in??

[pgilc1]

gizlaroc said:

What car exactly is it going in??

From the topic title, a 320d.

[clived]

pgilc1 said:

gizlaroc said:

What car exactly is it going in??

From the topic title, a 320d.

Auto, manual, E46, E90? "320d" doesn't quite get to "exactly" does it? ;-)

[Toecutter]

http://www.birdsauto.com/

Speak to these guys, a Quaife ATB diff should be available to be used in a 320d.

[PahLok]

It's for both an E46 and E90 320d's manual

thnaks for the link

[m12_nathan]

Why? Does it have enough power to warrent it?

[gizlaroc]

Definitely, I am currently in an E91 320d wich is tuned to about 220bhp and an LSD would be of great benifit, tuned it is as quick as a 330d because it is lighter and no one would ever doubt that an LSD on that would benefit the car.

I reckon with a better air intake, a better exhaust system and a custom map the new 320d could easily see 240bhp, at that point an LSD would be a great addition.

[pgilc1]

clived said:

pgilc1 said:

gizlaroc said:

What car exactly is it going in??

From the topic title, a 320d.

Auto, manual, E46, E90? "320d" doesn't quite get to "exactly" does it? ;-)

Though Birds do one for both...

[gizlaroc]

Do they??

I have never seen one listed for the 320d. I sent them a few emails asking but never got a repsonse so gave up.
Was going to call Quaife direct this week.

[gizlaroc]

But you can tune the 320d to around 230bhp, keep the 50mpg and have more torque.

Don't get me wrong a 330i would be nicer, but sometimes the derv does make sense.

[gizlaroc]

I agree, I think if buying a used one now the difference between a 320d and a 330i quite remarkable with the 330i being cheaper!!

[PahLok]

I'm in Portugal so Diesel is much cheaper than Petrol.
And also you pay an enormous road, council and emission tax for any car bigger than 2 litres.

My goal was to make it a bit more sideways friendly... I guess I'll just have to rely on the Diesel Engine torque and narrower tyres.

I'm open for ideas

Thanks for everybody pitching in! The real challeng here is that the car has to be an E46 or E90 320d manual gearbox, so advice to get a different model I can completely understand (I would give the same advice as well) but in this case the options of a different model are not available.

Thanks guys and keep sending your comments