M Performance LSD fits E90 335i???

boostd92 · 04-06-2021, 10:24 AM

Was browsing BMW USA's website and put my 2011 335i sedan in and it lists the M Performance LSD as an option:

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/6...P-DIFFERENTIAL

When I put the part number for the diff into realOEM it only shows F30's compatibility.

The other strange thing is only 2011 E90 and E92 show compatibility. 2010 and before don't list it, and 2012 coupe says to input a VIN to be sure.

Has anyone successfully installed this in an E90? It's technically an F30 diff, I'm curious if they are compatible.

LivingLegend06 · 11-14-2023, 09:21 PM

Bumping this up as I'm looking for the answer too.

I've seen a few people say no, but it seems like they are just looking at real OEM and basing it off the axles attaching differently. Seems like the e90 output flanges could just swap over into the F30 diff and let you use e90 axles?

whyzee125 · 11-15-2023, 10:34 PM

I'm fairly positive it does not, they didn't call anything 'M performance' in the e90 era, and I've never heard of F chassis and E chassis diffs being interchangeable.

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boostd92 Captain 63 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i M-Spo ... [7.26]	M Performance LSD fits E90 335i??? Was browsing BMW USA's website and put my 2011 335i sedan in and it lists the M Performance LSD as an option: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/6...P-DIFFERENTIAL When I put the part number for the diff into realOEM it only shows F30's compatibility. The other strange thing is only 2011 E90 and E92 show compatibility. 2010 and before don't list it, and 2012 coupe says to input a VIN to be sure. Has anyone successfully installed this in an E90? It's technically an F30 diff, I'm curious if they are compatible.
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LivingLegend06 Registered 11 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 1989 325i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Bumping this up as I'm looking for the answer too. I've seen a few people say no, but it seems like they are just looking at real OEM and basing it off the axles attaching differently. Seems like the e90 output flanges could just swap over into the F30 diff and let you use e90 axles?
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1994 Rep 4,020 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	I'm fairly positive it does not, they didn't call anything 'M performance' in the e90 era, and I've never heard of F chassis and E chassis diffs being interchangeable.
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