Bmw E30 E36 Steering Rack Conversion

The z3 rack is 2 75 turns lock to lock while the e30 and e36 racks they interchange with vary between 3 0 and 3 9 ltl.

Bmw e30 e36 steering rack conversion.

Jump to latest follow. Since the z3 used so much 3 series componentry under the skin the steering rack is a direct bolt in replacement but it s used as an upgrade because the steering ratio is much quicker for a faster steering response. There may be other retailers but the kit used by people i know is available from zionsville autosport. The pros to buying the complete kit is substantial savings over buying the component.

Has anybody on here installed the e36 steering rack in your e30. You will need one of these kits. Zionsville autosport used to sell the kit and instructions on how to do this but not sure if they still do. If your bmw power steering rack in your bmw z3 e46 purple tag e30 has failed or you are seeking a power steering rack upgrade please contact lpsr the power steering rack conversion specialists.

All non m 3 series coupes and sedans 92 98 came with a 3 2 turns lock to lock rack. This is desired because the lock to lock ratio on the e30 is quite large. I ve been thinking about doing this to my car as a winter project. You will need to use 2 of the metal spacer tubes from the e30 flex joint and fit them in the e36 flex joint.

This will allow you to bolt the e30 and e36 uj s together. The overall length should now be correct. I want to put a very fine point on this. Bmw e30 close ratio steering rack swap there are 3 different ratios that bmw e36 cars came equipped with.

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. The steering racks that can be swapped in from the other chassis make the car feel sportier and become a bit more nimble. You need to drill 2 holes 45mm apart and another 2 holes 50mm apart. Discussion starter 1 sep 5 2005.

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. We offer the highest quality services and competitive pricing of servicing the bmw z3 steering rack bmw e46 purple tag. Bmw e30 3 series to z3 e36 e46 steering rack conversion kit lose that school bus steering feel in your e30. Replacing a stock bmw e30 steering rack with e36 or z3 close ratio rack.