[BMWCSRegistry] An ADDITIONAL esoteric question for the Cognisenti

[Tony Sims]

The giubo -- that's one place where the M5 can help.  I believe it is 
the giubo from the e34 M5 that can replace any big 6 car giubo and is 
mucho more robusto.

Tony


Richard Conway wrote:
> David and all:
>
> For decades, I ran 450 twin turbo horsepower in my CSL through both a CR 5
> speed and an OD 5 speed tranny before the M5 was introduced and well before
> M5 parts were available. Nary a problem after 100,000 very fun road and
> track miles.
>
> F.Y.I.  With the turbo, the OD was the only answer however, with M5 power,
> I'd stay with the CR unless you do a lot of highway miles, then I'd go with
> a lower ratio diff and the OD. Of course if I would have had M5 driveline
> parts available at the time, I would probably have gone that route, but they
> weren't and I didn't and had no problems and lots of fun. One reoccurring
> problem though.  The guibo self-destructed every 20,000 miles or so.
>
> Richard Conway
>
>
>
> On 7/17/07 2:04 AM, "David Dart" <davidd at nevicdgp.org.au> wrote:
>
>   
>> Forgive this question as it is not specifically Coupe related in the true
>> sense. 
>>
>> I know there are some on the register with M5s. I have the chance to buy a
>> M5 engine which I am thinking of doing for my 635. The question is will the
>> existing gearbox take the power?
>> I know the M5 had a larger 5 speed overdrive box than I have at the moment
>> in 635 but will the existing box take it. I also have a 5 speed close ratio
>> dog leg gearbox if that would be better - although I have heard they are not
>> as strong as we would like.
>>
>> If it helps digest this question I still have my CS. (phew!)
>>
>> Any comments welcome.
>>
>> David.
>>
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