The E36 328 is slightly less expensive, has a better torque to weight ratio, has easier and less expensive tuning potential (especially with forced induction), and has factory LSD options. Even though the e36 is a superior budget drift car, you certainly can drift an e46 but the only way we’d recommend doing that is if you want to it to be a S54 uses 3-bolt flange. M54 and M52 both use the same 4-bolt flange. The second link you posted is for the S54. Your car uses the same header flanges of the M50, M52 and M54, which span both the e36 and e46 series of 3ers. I don't know if a header for the M50 will fit to a e46 with an M54, but the flange absolutely will. Cayman S, M240i, Lotus Evora, F-Type, Supra. That’s a stunner mate. Personally an E36 M3 is top of the “want” tree for me. The holy grail would be the Imola GT. However, if I was looking to move on from an E36 M3, the only car in the running would be an E46 CSL. 1 day ago · The E32 was a handsome car, albeit a bit heavy around the rear quarters, and the old four separate headlights were looking distinctly old, this being the era of the E36. Model History of the BMW M3 E36. 1992: E36 M3 coupé introduced with 282bhp 3.0-litre straight-six engine. 1994: M3 GT introduced as a homologated racing special. 356 units built all in British racing green for the UK market. 1995: M3 coupé and sedan upgraded to 316bhp 3.2-litre engines. A lot of car balance is personal preference and driving style more than a copy-paste solution to a "good" set up (take with a grain of salt, long time e36 owner but limited chassis tuning experience) Reviews Enthusiasts Love the E36 M3 BMW followed its hardcore original with a sleeker, stronger M3, which built an enduring legacy all its own. By Kyle Kinard Updated: Dec 17, 2021 Save Article 447 posts · Joined 2014. #25 · Aug 1, 2015 (Edited) oooooooh, thats terrible news. If its of any interest, Australian delivered M3 have the smg boxes, and there is one for sale, E36 M3 SMG gearbox. here are some 6 speed boxes from german ebay, pretty cheap to be honest, 650 euros or near offer. gearbox 1. 2av346.