Korman Adjustable Short Shift Kit

  • Adjusts in minutes from inside your car

  • Accepts original or aftermarket gearshift knobs

  • Assembled unit saves on installation time

  • Adjustment locking mechanism

  • Replaceable, self-lubricating bushings

  • Includes shifter cup bushings and complete instructions

  • Easily installs in less than an hour

All E36 P/N 25250001

 

Heavy-Duty Transmission Mounts

For competition type driving we strongly recommend our full engine and transmission mount kit, but for more moderate use you may change the transmission mounts only. The purpose of these mounts is to reduce transmission/gearshift pattern movement and minimize the chance of selecting the wrong gear.

E36 325, 328, M3 P/N 23233136

 

AC Schnitzer Short Shift Kit

Beautifully crafted shift linkage kit reduces shifter throw, adds precision feel. Kit includes complete linkage assembly and aluminum shift lever.

P/N 250020M3

 

Sachs Heavy Duty Clutch Components

Modified engines, turbos, superchargers, and wider tires place an increased load on clutch components. Heavier duty assemblies are highly recommended. We use only new Sachs clutch parts, no rebuilt units. Sachs is the original equipment supplier for BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Etc.

Heavy-Duty Pressure plates feature a 20% increase in clamping force.  Heavy-Duty Clutch discs are manufactured with a high performance friction material and stronger springs.

  

Model

Heavy-Duty Sport Pressure Plates

Heavy-Duty Sport Discs

Release Bearing

E36 M3 3.0 & 3.2 (240 mm)

2121999698

2121999946

21512226729

Sachs Original Equipment Clutch Components (standard duty)

Model

Pressure Plates

Disc

Release Bearing

E36 325 21211223461 21211223475 21511223366
328 21211223531 21211223679 21511223366

 

Aluminum Flywheels

The factory dual mass flywheel weighs 27.6 lbs. The Korman Aluminum Flywheel weighs just 10.4 lbs. This reduction in rotating mass (17.2 lbs.) allows your engine to accelerate faster at all Rpm's. Our flywheel is precision machined on the latest numerical control lathes to ensure highest possible accuracy. Constructed of high strength heat treated aluminum with a replaceable steel friction surface. Kit includes aluminum flywheel, anti-galling plate, and special flywheel bolts. Unbeatable when combined with our Sachs Sport Clutch Kits (above), and is also compatible with the original factory clutch set.

  • E36 M3 (3.0L), 328 (240 mm) P/N 11121890K

  • E36 M3 97>3.2L P/N 11121892K

  • E36 325 (228 mm) P/N 11121900K

 

Finned Aluminum Differential Cover

Excellent protection for your differential without having to add an external oil cooler assembly. Reduced operating temperature extends bearing, seal, limited slip unit and gear set life. Enlarged sump for greater capacity.  

P/N 33121004

(finned cover top, stock cover bottom)

 

Korman 50% and 75% Limited Slip Differential Conversions

If you race, autocross, rally, do BMW driving schools, or otherwise tend to push your car to the limit, let us convert your 25% limited slip differential to 50% or 75%  limited slip. Wheel spin is reduced or eliminated, improving track times significantly. Additionally, the reduction in internal slippage lowers lubricant temperatures, helping prolong bearing life. The conversion requires special machining at our facility, making it necessary for you to ship your differential to us for modification.  Your salesperson can help you decide which percentage is right for you.

75% Limited Slip Conversion P/N 33126375 

50% Limited Slip Conversion P/N 33126350 (price when done with gear change, rebuild or similar)

 

Quaife Automatic Torque-Biasing Limited Slip Units

Already used in Formula 1, IMSA, SCCA and Pro Rally applications, Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Limited Slip Units are now available for your BMW. Quaife units utilize a gear driven mechanical process to direct power at an infinitely variable rate (as opposed to a fixed 25%, 40% or 75% rate) to the wheel with the most traction. Unlike the more complicated and fragile Torsen design and the BMW OEM clutch pack limited slip units which tend to transfer power abruptly, the Quaife units are simple and rugged in design and provide a very smooth power transfer between the two driven wheels. Quaife units have proven to make as much a one second per mile difference in lap times on road courses. We can provide you with the unit for your own installation, or install it here in our facility. (These units are sold on an outright basis making them an ideal option for cars which did not come equipped with a limited slip differential from the factory)

Quaife Unit For E36 325 and 328 P/N 33146900

 

Optional Differential Gear Ratios

(please refer to TECH INFO for information on this upgrade)

Korman recommended optional gear change ratios for increased acceleration and acceptable RPM per mile:

Model (E36) Stock Gear Ratio Recommended Ratio
318iS, Ti Manual Transmission 3.45 3.90
318iS, Ti, Automatic Trans 4.44 4.75
325 Manual Transmission 3.15 3.46
328 Manual Transmission 2.93 3.46
325/328 Automatic Transmission 3.91 4.27
M3 3.0 3.15 3.46
M3 3.2 , Auto and Lightweight 3.23 3.46

E36 M3/325/328 Available Gear Ratios

318iS/Ti Available Gear Ratios

Ratio P/N Ratio P/N
3.15 33123315 3.64 33121364
3.25 33123325 3.91 33121391
3.46 33123346 4.10 33121410
3.64 33123364 4.22* 33124422
3.73 33123373 4.75* 33124475
3.91 33121391 5.00* 33124500
4.10 33121410 5.85* 33124585
4.27 33121427
4.45 33121445

Call for pricing information on your model

*May require pinion flange change at additional cost

 

Transmission and Differential Rebuilding

Who can you trust to rebuild your transmission or differential? In addition to performance upgrades, Korman Autoworks can rebuild your drivetrain components to BMW factory specifications. We have the special tools and expertise to do the job right, and provide a 2 year, 24,000 mile warranty.* 

  • E36 325 (200/250G 5 speed) Transmission Rebuild P/N 23231700

  • E36 M3 5 Speed Transmission rebuild P/N 23231902

  • E36 325, 328, M3 Differential Rebuild P/N   33126030

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