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Originally Posted by Z3guy (Post 6315885)

unfortunately I think it is a 5sp manual (not a 6 speed as in E46 M3) only. Even though the E36/7 coupe is lighter, it is still slower than an E46 M3. No SMG

e36/8 BTW ;)

Correct, 5spd manual only. Only slower by .1 to 60mph. Still 13 flat or low 13 second quarter miles.

Also the M coupes have a 3.15 final drive LSD. The M3 has a 3.63 (I think - regardless the gearing is a lot different). Swap a higher final drive and the M coupe would be significantly quicker than an M3, and believe me that mod is on the list :D

^ I have a set of 4.10 polished gears in my M3...the best bang for the buck upgrade....made more of a difference than software/intake/full exhaust.
Have fun modding. If I were you, I would spend more money on the chassis and rear suspension...the rear end is super nervous