BMW E30/E36 188mm Plate-type LSD

BMW E30/E36/Z3/E28 188mm Rear Plate type LSD | Limited-slip differential

Applications:

🔵 3 Series

E30 (1982–1994)

• 320i (manual and automatic)
• 323i
• 325i / 325is / 325ix (AWD uses front + rear 188mm diffs) M20 engines
• 325e / 325es
• M3 E30 S14 engine

E36 (1990–2000)

• 318ti Compact (selected variants) M42 & M44 engines
• 320i / 323i / 325i / 328i M50 & M52 engines
• M3 3.0 (S50B30 engine) – Europe (188mm LSD)
• Z3 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.8 / 3.0
  

🔵 5 Series

E28 (1981–1988)

• 520i / 525i / 528e / 528i M30 engines

Technical specifications: 

These plated LSDs stand out as the sole product on the market featuring 20 friction plates design. In addition, they have the added value of being the lightest on the market, weighing only 6.65 kg. These features contribute to enhanced traction and consistent performance, with a stable preload value during a long time, even in endurance races.

As in all our plated LSDs, we use dual ramp bodies and our factory spec version on this application is the 35/67.5 & 35/90. Other ramp angles available upon request.

We include “free or charge” an extra and thicker belleville/conical washers (2 pieces) for those who like to try with higher preload values.

As a proof of our quality and reliability, we offer 1 year of “motorsport warranty” upon material or manufacturing defects in our full range of Plate type LSDs.

We recommend use for competition purposes only.

Our Plate type LSDs (Limited Slip Differentials) are crafted from "FORGED" Nickel Chromoly steel and undergo special heat treatments such as Super Sub-Zero or Cryogenic treatment. Additionally, they are subjected to processes like shot peening and WPC to bolster core and surface strength, increase wear resistance, and extend service life. The high strength material, along with the processes and treatments used, not only minimize friction and enhance fatigue strength, but also contribute to significantly reduced overall weight and internal lubrication improvement, through the use of large windows and multi holes. As a result, our LSDs offer prolonged durability(in average, they don´t require any service during the first 2.000km of special stages) and improved and stable performance.

Important Reminder:

We recommend using gear oils with shockproof additives or friction modifiers, commonly labeled as "LS" (Limited Slip) gear oils, specifically for plate-type LSDs.

The most common SAE grade is 75W-140 LS and only with LS specifications if a plate-type LSD is installed.

It is also advisable to add gear oil directly to the LSD during installation into the gearbox. Please note that although we apply anti-rust oil during assembly at our factory, it does not provide lubrication.

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