# Newman's 1986 BMW 326rb build thread.

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**Category:** Builds\
**Created:** [December 25, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123 "2006-12-25T20:54:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 26, 2006, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/newmans-1986-bmw-326rb-build-thread/22123/57 "2006-12-26T13:47:00Z")

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> [@newman](#):
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> come again?
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> among other things, the skyline center differential is remarkably complex. It utilizes hydraulic pressure generated by a rear dif mounted pump to control the torque split, governed by a computer and wheel speed sensors. Granted, I could use a center spool, but i just don’t want to.
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> AWD is an added concern I just don’t feel like dealing with. This means locating 325ix front suspension parts (if they are even available for e30s) then i’d need to perfectly match the rear dif to the front dif. It’s just alot of hassle.

I understand the complexity of this swap. and the engineering that needs to take place. but if all that looking to be accomplished is putting a RB motor in a BMW. Then i cannot wait to see it done.

But here are a group of question/ concern i could ponder at the moment. In no order.

can the chassis handle the (jewels) or watts ?

weight distribution

handling

braking

gearing

pedal set up

gear selector position

tire selection

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