E30 E46 Rack Swap

The pros to buying the complete kit is substantial savings over buying the component.

E30 e46 rack swap.

Tim car 1 978 views. We ve put together a kit that includes everything you need to swap a late model e36 e46 or z3 steering rack into an e30 3 series 1982 1994. There may be other retailers but the kit used by people i know is available from zionsville autosport. I want to put a very fine point on this.

This guide was created to explain how to swap an e36 e46 or z3 steering rack into an e30. Blake s garage 34 018 views. This kit includes everything needed to allows you to install a later model e36 or e46 steering rack into an e30 3 series 1984 1990. Two 15mm spacers two washers and two bolts needed to shorten the lower steering shaft two 12mm spacers n.

E30 bmw z3 power steering rack conversion part 1 duration. E46 clubsport 6 755 067 3 the most popular choice these days thanks to its speed and availability. This kit is for non airbag models only and includes the following. Bmw e30 3 series to z3 e36 e46 steering rack conversion kit lose that school bus steering feel in your e30.

The steering racks that can be swapped in from the other chassis make the car feel sportier and become a bit more nimble. E46 3 2 a very good compromise between the older e36 rack and the wicked sharp z3. Remove these plates and it s a standard e36 rack. Cheap and plentiful too but try getting a clubsport rack if you can.

This is desired because the lock to lock ratio on the e30 is quite large. If you are planning to do an e30 steering rack to e36 m3 or e36 z3 steering rack swap you should buy a complete kit.