Will the 2.82 gear set used in the large case V8 differentials such as the W210 E430's 2.82, work/be able to be built into a W211 E55's case? (2.65 gears stock). I know that the later W211s are 215 Axel, if that helps.

I realize the cases may be different, I was referring to the actual gear set within the case.

I wanted to rebuild my (2.65) gear set up to a slightly higher final drive when I did my LSD install, same as the SL55's which came stock with a 2.82. (But whose diff gears are next to impossible to find, unlike W210 E430s, etc)

Now, I know BMWs have a wide range of overlap (for example the actual gear set from any M series, be it Euro E36, E39, E46, etc, swaps interchangeably with each other), hence the basis of my question.

I appreciate any input or references to whom I could ask such details. Thanks very much!

 

I don't know. You may want to ask money-one on the C43 page. He is a benz tech and seems pretty knowledgeable in differential mods/swaps.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...43-almost.html

 

Thanks for the reference!

BTW, what model quaife do you use on your car? 210 or 215 axle? Thanks!