Speedometer correction factors

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Speedometer correction factors

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Trying to get a complete list of all E21 speedo correction factors. As the speedo is driven from the gearbox, a correction has to take place for compensate for the different diffs.

Can U all check what factor is in the small print at the bottom of your speedo dial?

One note... on the earlier instrument clusters the speedo didn't mention the factor on the dial.

Thanks to everyone for contributing, please mention engine type, cars' build date and factor.
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Hmm lets see, im taking the one i took of from my car (i think its the original) since the one im using now is probably from a 323i.

This one should be right:

Let's see: W=0808 EG

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Ahh BTW: the speedo i have currently installed reads 0808 also.

I have a mph/kph 78' 320i USA speedo but it doesent read anything.
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W=0762 EG

323i with 5 speed (getrag 245), built sept 1982.

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My 1982 323i doesn't have it written on the speedo.
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Looks like preface lift models have no numbers in it, and that I have 2 320/6 speedos :).
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My original speedo had this:

W=0808 EG

320/6 1982/83
220km/h
3.64 differential

My present speedo is actually meant for 323i - shows speeds higher by about 5%. Will be changing my diff to 3.45 when I stroke my 320/6 to 323/6.

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Part 62121364333 (SPEEDOMETER) was found on the following E21 vehicles:

E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, AUTO (1841) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, AUTO (3081) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, RHD , AUTO (1842) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, RHD , AUTO (3082) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, MANUAL (1831) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, MANUAL (3071) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, RHD , MANUAL (1832) : SPEEDOMETER
E21 323i SEDAN, M20, Euro, RHD , MANUAL (3072) : SPEEDOMETER


http://bimmerforums.com/forum/attachmen ... 1132913414

I think the number reads as W-1220 EG or 1230 - can't really see from pic. Will have a look tomorrow.
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My 1983 320i built in October of 1982 with a 1.8 liter four and a manual 5 speed transmisson and no LSD for the USA market is

W-1360 SAE

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Post by Arnold »

W=0762 EG 323i sept '79 4-speed.

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Post by Muke »

0,911 = 4,10-differential (315)
0,911 = 4,11-differential (316-1,6, 318)
0,866 = 3,91-differential (316-1,8, 318i, 320/4, 320i-1,8i)
0,808 = 3,64-differential (320i-2,0, 320/6)
0,762 = 3,45-differential (323i)
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What more can we ask for, Muke? Thanks!

I was already sure about the 320/6 (0,808) and 323i (0,762) but this looks like the definitive list!
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What diff would match the W-1220 EG?
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W=0808 EG
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Post by Muke »

Jeroen wrote:What more can we ask for, Muke? Thanks!
There is also one more differential. In 323i was 3.36-differential, but it was not stock. If you have 5-speed SPORT-gerabox, it´s possible to find that differential.

There is 11-teeth on the pinion and 38-teeth on the big wheel, when you have an 3.45-differential.
But... When you have an 3.36-differential, there is 11-teeth on the pinion and 37-teeth on the big wheel.

I hope you understand what i mean?
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W=0762 EG .... 323i build Oktober 1980
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