TECH TIP: BMW Getrag and ZF gearbox comparison // CraigDoesDrift Ep26

On this episode I have a look at the difference between the ZF and the Getrag BMW gearboxes.

[JasonCabrera]

It’s nice that BMW decided to use the same bolt pattern that way like in my case I got a zf on a 2jz and if in the future I want the 6 speed trans I could just swap it and use my existing clutch, flywheel, and adapter

[charlieward]

just to clarify those boxes will fit: m50, m52, m54, m40, m42, m43, m44 at least, maybe more, my friend runs a m40 flywheel and cutch on his m50b20 which is a easy and cheap solid flywheel conversion if you need it. oh and thats not a speed sensor on the getrag, its the reverse light, speed sensor is in the diff

[diosmanyacosta]

Man this video helped me out a lot!! I was going crazy trying to figure out if I could use an M3 clutch on my 325is and looks like I can... Thanks to you.

[HappyDayGarage]

Great video, man! A ton of usable information, a lot of ambiguity resolved! I was opting between RX8 and ZF box for my V6 Sierra and chose the nice fat ZF.
Nice hat BTW :)

[Airsoftmstr]

I never comment, but this video helped me out a lot. Thank you.

[Savingwow]

Clutch diameter are identical however friction plates are not. ZF always comes with 240mm friction surface where getrag comes with 228mm. That sensor is reverse light switch - speed sensor comes in diff.

[FlattyBasher]

thanks for this. Looking to do the swap on my own skidder so should save me loads of down time working out what parts I need. Thanks again

[ryanslattery]

THANKYOU! Recently bought a Getrag 220 to put in my e46 330, just needed a clutch. Couldn't find information anywhere on what size the clutch is or if its the same size as the zf box. Now I can buy a clutch kit for e46 and know it will fit. Thanks mate, lifesaver.

Hello, greetings from Chile and thanks for your video. I have a 1992 e36 325i AT and want to do a transmission manual swap. Years ago, someone sold me a getrag transmission supposedly extracted from e36 318i. When I tested the car, the gear ratio was a mess, so I installed a 3.15 m3 differential, but I never managed to get the car to be well connected to the gears. I have read in many forums that show that the getrag gearbox of the e36 1.8i is the same as the e36 325i, but I have doubts about what I mentioned before. When reviewing technical information I could see that e36 325i uses 3.12 differential and getrag 250 gearbox and that of 318i is getrag 225 if I remember correctly. I don't want to use my car to run or drift, I just want a nice car that at times can perhaps enjoy its power a bit. In Chile there are not many e36 325i MT, therefore, getting an original used transmission is impossible, I can only buy the e36 318i. Can you give me your opinion on exchanging getrag for e36 318i? I also wanted to ask if the weight of the 318i and 325i flywheel influences when trading. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[TheBasketproductions]

Hey 👋
I have a getrag 250 I want to put in my 00 323ci E46! I need to find the right cross member to fit it!

[garrettgiuffre]

I have long tubes on my e46 with the getrag and fitment was a pain. I can imagine how to fit the zf and have long tubes

[kevinwalsh]

The plug is the reverse sensor. I have nothing plugged into my getrag and still have a speedometer. Must be in the diff

[joalfafara]

Really helpful info. Just got dizzy watching though.

[bryanswift]

Never heard anyone refer to a transmission made of chocolate that’s hilarious

[thomasnuggets]

yo where did you get a ZF trans for $250?!! The ones I see on ebay are $1000

[justeffingaround]

Thanks for making this video, it helped me a lot, do you know off hand if the speed sensors are the same? Currently doing a zf swap and my zf sensor is 💔broken, I still have the getrag sitting off to the side, thank you!

[dajkr]

Manual converting my 325i e46, I found a getrag 318i e46 donor car. Main question is what would I need for a complete manual conversion?

[saganworshipper]

Do you know if I can just directly bolt a ZF box from an E90 335 xDrive that has an N55 to my E90 328 xDrive that has an N52 without all sorts of coding issues etc? The gearbox from the 335 is capable of handling a lot more torque. Just wondering, should mine wear out, if I can't replace it with the stronger one?

[PRAGEETHKARUNADHEERA]

Thanks for the video! Very informative!

[Jackman]

I have a 330i auto. I have everything for Getrag 5 speed and want to do a swap. My issue rn is the driveshaft. I am curious if the front portion of getrag driveshat will mate up to rear portion of 330i auto.