Alright so we all know the rear ends of our cars are paired with the dumb open diff and weak components, and was wondering what was the best option to fix this. I've heard of really 3 different routes, Aftermarket LSD, M3 conversion, and the ADE 8.8 swap. I'd welcome any other options i'm missing.
So lets get into detail...
First off the simplest and most common option would be to get an aftermarket LSD for our stock diff. Seem like a good option since its a pretty simple install, only downside would be that if you have a welded diff (like me) the prices jumps up quite a bit. Also ignoring the fact that I still would have to buy stronger half-shafts, and driveshaft. This all adds up to be quite pricey unless I were to get a good deal on some used parts.
Second option would be to go with the M3 OEM components. The good thing about this option is that it's alot cheaper and you get more for your money. With about the same price of an aftermarket LSD for a welded 335i diff you could get An OEM M3 LSD, it's half-shafts and driveshaft (Which are both stronger then the stock ones on the 335i). Also heard that an M3 diff with an aftermarket LSD is a lot stronger then an LSD on the 335i. Only drawbacks I see with this set-up is sourcing all the parts (DCT M3 diff with a 3.15 final drive since it's the closest to my 3.08 6MT diff) since all of them work together, and that I need to have the drive shafts professionally modified and balanced which complicates things a bit and doesn't make it completely PnP.
Lastly we have the ADE 8.8 swap. Dunno much about this set-up but I know it's the most expensive upfront and it seems to need no extra modification (correct me if i'm wrong), and what you get with this set up would be upgraded axles (1000hp+ rated), strong custom driveshaft, and a proven strong Ford 8.8 rear end that has some customization and flexibility in it's options. Only cons really are the initial price and that this set-up seems to be mostly just drag orientated which I am not.
So I would like to hear opinions and experience people have had with these setups.
So lets get into detail...
First off the simplest and most common option would be to get an aftermarket LSD for our stock diff. Seem like a good option since its a pretty simple install, only downside would be that if you have a welded diff (like me) the prices jumps up quite a bit. Also ignoring the fact that I still would have to buy stronger half-shafts, and driveshaft. This all adds up to be quite pricey unless I were to get a good deal on some used parts.
Second option would be to go with the M3 OEM components. The good thing about this option is that it's alot cheaper and you get more for your money. With about the same price of an aftermarket LSD for a welded 335i diff you could get An OEM M3 LSD, it's half-shafts and driveshaft (Which are both stronger then the stock ones on the 335i). Also heard that an M3 diff with an aftermarket LSD is a lot stronger then an LSD on the 335i. Only drawbacks I see with this set-up is sourcing all the parts (DCT M3 diff with a 3.15 final drive since it's the closest to my 3.08 6MT diff) since all of them work together, and that I need to have the drive shafts professionally modified and balanced which complicates things a bit and doesn't make it completely PnP.
Lastly we have the ADE 8.8 swap. Dunno much about this set-up but I know it's the most expensive upfront and it seems to need no extra modification (correct me if i'm wrong), and what you get with this set up would be upgraded axles (1000hp+ rated), strong custom driveshaft, and a proven strong Ford 8.8 rear end that has some customization and flexibility in it's options. Only cons really are the initial price and that this set-up seems to be mostly just drag orientated which I am not.
So I would like to hear opinions and experience people have had with these setups.