3SGTE engine swap GearBox question Options

[digs]

Hi guys. Lot more experience with 3sgte swaps over here I believe

Mine went in, and initially was using a s54 box with SSI drive shafts. These got destroyed, the drive shaft box end had massive movement after a couple of months of not super hard driving. Took out the s54 as well

I bought a e56 plus shafts, but unfortunately this was non-working (only 3rd gear!).

Another S54 went in, with more drive shafts, this time ones from a 3sge. One spirited hard drive and the drive shafts went again. More driveshafts going in so drivable, and no thrashing for a moment.

Now, looking for a e56 with stronger drive shafts, know that's needed (for the LSD as well).

HOWEVER....anyone been running the 3sgte with the normal s54 box and shafts, and has it been holding up any better ? Or are these just too weak. Sure I have read the standard box being used, including on 5sftes, and holding the power.

Be interested to hear your experiences.

This post has been edited by digs: Aug 28, 2014 - 3:38 PM

[acidice333]

Ive been using the st205 stock engine with a s53 for 2 years and its held up except I blew the engine. Upgraded to s54 now and engine is almost done being rebuilt so I'll see what happens in the future with this lol.

[digs]

Ive been using the st205 stock engine with a s53 for 2 years and its held up except I blew the engine. Upgraded to s54 now and engine is almost done being rebuilt so I'll see what happens in the future with this lol.

thanks, not sure why mine is getting through the driveshafts, like I say, sure I have read these can hold the power normally. Maybe just not had luck with second hand parts.

However.....just paid for an E56 so hopefully that will be strong enough to hold it, plus some LSD.