XDrive and Trans Swaps

D3Rich · 05-06-2022, 10:56 AM

I have a 2011 335d and it will be pushing more power than the zhp6 can handle. This will be an outlaw dragster. I’m considering a power glide trans. But wanted to weigh my options. I would really like to make it X-Drive and was considering trying to drop like an 6 or 7 series DTC with xdrive. Does anyone know what all is needed to be done to make this happen. Maybe 8-speed ZF 8HP70Z automatic (640d / 650i)
7-speed Getrag GS7-D36BG dual-clutch automatic (M6). Does anyone know what the highest torque rated x drive trans that’s put in a bmw and do these trannys bolt up?

BB_cuda · 05-11-2022, 09:38 AM

Unless AWD is really important to you for getting off the line, you might want to check into aftermarket support for the 335d transmission in Ford flavors. I recall the 6 speed being basically the same as the Ford 6R80.

I recall an old timer here (banned long ago) from several years back using some of the Ford parts when he beefed up the 6HP26. Worth a look and I'm not a transmission builder but will add this to my skill set eventually.

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D3Rich Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 335d (2011) Join Date: May 2022 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	XDrive and Trans Swaps I have a 2011 335d and it will be pushing more power than the zhp6 can handle. This will be an outlaw dragster. I’m considering a power glide trans. But wanted to weigh my options. I would really like to make it X-Drive and was considering trying to drop like an 6 or 7 series DTC with xdrive. Does anyone know what all is needed to be done to make this happen. Maybe 8-speed ZF 8HP70Z automatic (640d / 650i) 7-speed Getrag GS7-D36BG dual-clutch automatic (M6). Does anyone know what the highest torque rated x drive trans that’s put in a bmw and do these trannys bolt up?
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 796 Rep 3,572 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Unless AWD is really important to you for getting off the line, you might want to check into aftermarket support for the 335d transmission in Ford flavors. I recall the 6 speed being basically the same as the Ford 6R80. I recall an old timer here (banned long ago) from several years back using some of the Ford parts when he beefed up the 6HP26. Worth a look and I'm not a transmission builder but will add this to my skill set eventually.
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