If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Bmw e46 6speed getrag manual transmission conversion kit. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Cxracing t56 transmission mount swap kit for 19992006 bmw 3 series e46 with ls item code. Hi everybody, i am looking to swap the trans in my 91 325i to manual.
Reprogram bmw after doing automatic to manual conversion. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. You are taking all the necessary safety precautions. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan built nov 2003 m54 6 cyl manual km05852 after market rebuilt price for same part. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the. If you want to convert to r4a, heres the conversion page. Anyway he asked me to do a 6spd manual conversion as its r10k cheaper than to fix the auto box, so here goes. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more. Billet aluminum release bearing to work with oem bmw fork and slave cylinder. Save e36 manual swap to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The approved rear subframe boot floor fix, to rectify a common fault on the e46 model, was carried out under warranty at 107,334 miles by bmw dealer murketts huntingdon. His autotragic gearbox left him stranded on the south coast with no reverse. Auto to manual swap 1995 bmw m3 auto to manual swap, short overview check out.
All packages come complete with every component required for vehicle conversion including engine, ancilleries, gearbox, pedal box, prop, differential, output shafts, loom, ecu lockset etc. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. Fortunately, bmws smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were able to use the same gear. You have programmed a bmw ecudme before using dis or similar. Bmw e30 common problems what to look out for on bmw e30s duration. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville. This doesnt include the rear main seal kit or transmission repair kit to fix the stick rests at 5th gear. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. T56 manual transmission mount for bmw e46 ls1lsx motor swap. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. I will write a in depth write up on it for the people that are interested in it.
Do a fred sanford and you can likely come in way under that. Make sure you watch part 1, how to install inpa, before you watch this video. Bmw auto trans filter kit ga6hp26z 24152333899 start price. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. Factory speedometer functions by utilizing the abs system outputs. Yeah and most manual conversion kits are sold out now, with raw parts being very scarce to get piece by piece. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. For sale bmw e46 330ci zf 5hp19 5 speed auto trans. Bmw e36 318i manual conversion kit parts can vary depending on stock. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 325i for sale ebay. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. Dodge cummins ram nv4500 4wd 4x4 conversion swap auto to manual kit free ship. I started on osiris e46 330d auto to manual swap this afternoon.
The kit is developed around bmws zf model gs637bz as used in the 330i, z4 and new 5 series. Bmw e46 manual swap project introduction what parts you need. All necessary bolts except crank bolts arp crank bolts optional instruction manual. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. As mentioned it depends on what you do with the conversion. I chose my garage as i could just pull my car in diagonally and leave it there safely over the course of the swap. In this video i install a single mass flywheel and clutch conversion kit. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit.
Hello newbie here i have had my touring a year now and im seriously considering swapping it to a manual. Bmw e36 325 in this episode i finally begin my auto to manual conversion in my bmw e36 325 cabriolet. The new unofficial auto 5 speed swap lots of pictures. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci for sale ebay. The official autotomanual transmission swap thread. The wiring solutions are not fully developed but we are starting an e46 bmw v8 swap in a few weeks and plan to develop the wiring portion by early 2015. Based on my e36 experience written by ross w, and sam m. I had a manual 530d before this one and much prefer the auto not to mention the fuel consumption auto box problems. E46 m3 6speed 20002006 e36 m3 6speed 19951999 e39 3. I guess thats what bmw did back in the day before they decided to make tsbs. E39 530d auto to manual conversion infoprice e39 1996. E46 auto to manual swap kit getrag 5 spd bmw oem e46 325i m54. In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. Ok, you are ready to begin your e46 manual conversion.
Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci when you shop the largest online selection at. E46 manual transmission conversion wiring, pedals, installation. Get bmw e36 328i auto to manual conversion pdf file for free from our online library. E36 1993 325is bmw auto to manual swap currently it is a m50. While the information is out there if you do some searching, we dont provide parts lists parts kits for the conversion. During the sellers ownership, and beyond the shift mechanism conversion, the cars differential was stripped and rebuilt with the 4. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyo. Oem 5122594m58 7 moulding clip for front door side moulding m. This posting is for all you e46 fanatics out there looking to convert your boring automatic to 6speed manual transmission. The install kit includes everything but the transmission. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert this specimen to the much sought after 6 speed manual gear box. Youll have to dig through if you want part numbers.
Bmw e36 328i engine motor long block cylinder head m52 2. You will need access to a bmw gt1 or autologic system. I know bmw quotes 8 hours or so the replace one, but 20 hours. You can also look at various posts on e46fanatics for the details on this swap. Trans has oil on it due to the engine having leaks and will need to be degreased. I was in a toss up about if i should even keep the car and do the swap or not. Comes with torque converter, cooler lines, heat transfer all still sealed came out of a perfect running car which received a manual conversion. Before you embark on this, jot down the part number of your compressor and compare it against the short list referenced at the top of the page. Our 6 speed manual gearbox for 9299 bmw 6 cylinder e36 cars has been a success in the field for years. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. We specialize in gm aluminum ls series v8 swaps and we do make a swap kit for the bmw e46 chassis. Its going to reference e32s 7series 19881994, however, the e34 is similar. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. Sikky bmw e36 ls1 swap kit with wiring wiring specialties.
This doesnt include the rear main seal kit or transmission repair kit to fix the stick. A bmw m3 csl with a manual conversion is as perfect as youd expect the csl was the perfect m3, save for the lack of a third pedal. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. As long as this system is properly functional, the speedometer will remain accurate. When you do an auto to manual swap you need to install a 2 position switch to replace the selector switch. Starting in 1997 on the e36 m3 sold overseas, bmw offered what they called an smg sequential manual gearbox transmission, which literally means it shifted automatically and faster than a normal manual transmission, but didnt have a torque converter or the commiserate rubberband driving feeling common to period automatics. Bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap with wiring.
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