Bmw e46 auto to manual conversion kit

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 m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more. 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. His autotragic gearbox left him stranded on the south coast with no reverse. While the information is out there if you do some searching, we dont provide parts lists parts kits for the conversion. 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. As long as this system is properly functional, the speedometer will remain accurate. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. T56 manual transmission mount for bmw e46 ls1lsx motor swap. E36 1993 325is bmw auto to manual swap currently it is a m50.

Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. All necessary bolts except crank bolts arp crank bolts optional instruction manual. Bmw e36 318i manual conversion kit parts can vary depending on stock. The new unofficial auto 5 speed swap lots of pictures. In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. Trans has oil on it due to the engine having leaks and will need to be degreased. E39 530d auto to manual conversion infoprice e39 1996. E46 manual transmission conversion wiring, pedals, installation. Anyway he asked me to do a 6spd manual conversion as its r10k cheaper than to fix the auto box, so here goes. You have programmed a bmw ecudme before using dis or similar. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci for sale ebay. When you do an auto to manual swap you need to install a 2 position switch to replace the selector switch.

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. Reprogram bmw after doing automatic to manual conversion. Its going to reference e32s 7series 19881994, however, the e34 is similar. I was in a toss up about if i should even keep the car and do the swap or not. 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. Save e36 manual swap to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I had a manual 530d before this one and much prefer the auto not to mention the fuel consumption auto box problems. 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. Oem 5122594m58 7 moulding clip for front door side moulding m. 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. 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. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Auto to manual swap 1995 bmw m3 auto to manual swap, short overview check out. Yeah and most manual conversion kits are sold out now, with raw parts being very scarce to get piece by piece.

This posting is for all you e46 fanatics out there looking to convert your boring automatic to 6speed manual transmission. Cxracing t56 transmission mount swap kit for 19992006 bmw 3 series e46 with ls item code. 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. This doesnt include the rear main seal kit or transmission repair kit to fix the stick rests at 5th gear. Yep the guy who converted his 540 from auto to manual used all the parts from my dead 540 touring. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. As mentioned it depends on what you do with the conversion. Bmw e36 325 in this episode i finally begin my auto to manual conversion in my bmw e36 325 cabriolet. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Billet aluminum release bearing to work with oem bmw fork and slave cylinder. I know bmw quotes 8 hours or so the replace one, but 20 hours.

E46 m3 6speed 20002006 e36 m3 6speed 19951999 e39 3. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. Factory speedometer functions by utilizing the abs system outputs. 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. Youll have to dig through if you want part numbers. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville. The official autotomanual transmission swap thread. Bmw e46 manual swap project introduction what parts you need. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than. Transmission, driveshaft, f1 stage 1 flywheel and sachs clutch kit. Our 6 speed manual gearbox for 9299 bmw 6 cylinder e36 cars has been a success in the field for years. Dodge cummins ram nv4500 4wd 4x4 conversion swap auto to manual kit free ship.

E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. I started on osiris e46 330d auto to manual swap this afternoon. Make sure you watch part 1, how to install inpa, before you watch this video. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 325i for sale ebay. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. We specialize in gm aluminum ls series v8 swaps and we do make a swap kit for the bmw e46 chassis. I guess thats what bmw did back in the day before they decided to make tsbs. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair.

Bmw e36 328i engine motor long block cylinder head m52 2. Bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap with wiring. Bmw e30 common problems what to look out for on bmw e30s duration. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. For sale bmw e46 330ci zf 5hp19 5 speed auto trans. You are taking all the necessary safety precautions. Bmw e46 6speed getrag manual transmission conversion kit. You will need access to a bmw gt1 or autologic system. Do a fred sanford and you can likely come in way under that. Bmw auto trans filter kit ga6hp26z 24152333899 start price. I will write a in depth write up on it for the people that are interested in it.

Hello newbie here i have had my touring a year now and im seriously considering swapping it to a manual. Fortunately, bmws smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were able to use the same gear. I chose my garage as i could just pull my car in diagonally and leave it there safely over the course of the swap. E46 auto to manual swap kit getrag 5 spd bmw oem e46 325i m54. The install kit includes everything but the transmission. Sikky bmw e36 ls1 swap kit with wiring wiring specialties. If you want to convert to r4a, heres the conversion page.

The kit is developed around bmws zf model gs637bz as used in the 330i, z4 and new 5 series. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyo. You can also look at various posts on e46fanatics for the details on this swap. During the sellers ownership, and beyond the shift mechanism conversion, the cars differential was stripped and rebuilt with the 4. 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. Comes with torque converter, cooler lines, heat transfer all still sealed came out of a perfect running car which received a manual conversion. Hi everybody, i am looking to swap the trans in my 91 325i to manual. 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. Based on my e36 experience written by ross w, and sam m. Get bmw e36 328i auto to manual conversion pdf file for free from our online library. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci when you shop the largest online selection at. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan built nov 2003 m54 6 cyl manual km05852 after market rebuilt price for same part. Ok, you are ready to begin your e46 manual conversion.