E46 m3 manual transmission swap

A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. The chart shows which differentials are interchangeable. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. We have just finished a boltin transmission upgrade for a bmw e30, e36, or e46 transmission 19822006 bmw 3 series in an na and nb miata. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit bmw bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit our 6 speed manual gearbox for 9299 bmw 6 cylinder e36 cars has been a success in the field for years.

I also installed a aux cable in a bmw e46 and fix the sunroof. This harness is perfect for a bmw e46 19972006 with the gm 6. Now with my e46, i find myself hindered by what i can do because i do not understand the how to work with the electronics on these cars. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3328, e46 328330, etc. The owner of the bmw e30 with a honda k20 weve been following contacted us to share their previous project, a bmw e46 m3 built for the track. Lang racing didnt invent this conversionthe internet figured it out. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Very excited to bring you guys this content and see how it all. A driveshaft from an e30 m3 or e36 328i manual can be used. Our transmission kits are 100% proudly made in the usa. At the time it was the most expensive and difficult engine swap they had attempted. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs.

This is a swap from smg transmission into 6 speed manual. Now the more popular swap seems to be the e36 m3 evo 6speed. Starting in 1996, bmw fitted a 6speed gearbox to the e36 m3 evolution, the standard version of the m3 sold in all markets except the usa. Bmw e46 m3 s54 s 1954 engine motor only complete harness accessories low miles. S54b32 inline 6cylinder engine from 2004 bmw m3 6speed manual transmission 60k miles from a 330xi s54 swap by bmw master tech and shop owner rebuilt head w valves, valve guides, valve springs. This m3 smg pump went bad, so the driver decided to get a 6 speed swap. Heres the cheapest way to own a manual bmw e46 m3 youtube. Its size, light weight, and power make it an attractive e30 swap candidate. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Bmw oem e46 m3 sequential manual transmission smg 6 speed trans getrag s6s 420g fits.

We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. At the heart of the e46 m3 was the 333horsepower s54b32 engine, an evolution of an architecture that reaches back to the original m535i and m1. The e46 m3 boxs 15 ratios are identical to the e36s, but with the addition of the overdrive at 6. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46.

Well one of our members has graciously provided us with an amazing diy on how to ditch that clunky and sad excuse for a transmission and get something a little more fun for your e36. We decided to do the swap right and give the sedan everything the m3 had. The kit is developed around bmws zf model gs637bz as used in the 330i, z4 and new 5 series. Here we go thanks to your support, today we begin the process of swapping a 6 speed transmission from an e46 m3 into my e36 m3. Mated to the engine featured in this car is a factory e46 m3 sixspeed manual transmission. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price.

Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46 s 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. Prepurchase inspection shows that everything is fine with the car and had some questions for you guys. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. This harness was developed in house on an actual ls2 engine to ensure a perfect fit to all engine connections. The project originally began for the k series swap community, but we know our. We also have a special tune for the smg to manual conversion, developed by frank smith, that adjusts. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg conversion swap 420g. T56 manual transmission mount for bmw e46 ls1lsx motor swap cxracing t56 transmission mount swap kit for 19992006 bmw 3 series e46 with ls item code. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Weve completed our bmw e46 6speed transmission testing and are now ready to take orders of these longawaited kits. Take our your smg transmission, sell it, buy a 5 speed transmission from another model e36 m3, e46 330ci, among others, then stuff it back in the car. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors.

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. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the. Automatic to 5speed swap sick of that slush box in your e36. Bmw e46 m3 meets corvette ls7 650psfacebook projekt e30 race car 900kg vs honda k20a 217psfacebook incidentally, the folks behind this ls. 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. Would you swap a bmw e30 m3s fourpot for with an e46 m3. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Longer 6 speed from an e46 m3 on left, 5 speed from an e368 m coupe on the right. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Bmw e46 m3 s equipped with a traditional 6 speed manual are becoming harder to find at an affordable price making it hard for most people to own this iconic car.

When swapping to an s54, it is preferred to use a 6 speed transmission. Both produce enough power to make the swap worthwhile. E36 auto to manual swap diy series bmw e36 m3 auto to manual swap 1995 bmw m3 auto to manual swap, short overview check out. The car is immaculate with just over 46,000 miles on it and is equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission original to the car, not a swap. My first project on the e46 was to add city lights, vertical aim control and a rear fog a simple enough. Mods exterior mtech ii front, m3 lip, predator chromiums 6000k, 6000k xenon, matching fogs, 30% tint, eagle eye leds, staggered 19 csls w falken 452s performance cf dinan cai, 3.

E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. The transplant concept installing the evolution m3 6speed gearbox into a us 5speed m3 is a direct parts swap. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. My auto died so ive finally found a shop willing to stuff a manual in my 330. The transmission and the acronymwere updated for the e46 m3, which could be ordered with either a traditional sixspeed manual transmission or a sixspeed smgii on both sides of the atlantic. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. 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. Bmw e46 oem zhp 1069401018 used manual transmission 6 speed e36 m3 swap. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. Drool at the sound of an ls7swapped bmw e46 m3 lapping.

Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development 04. 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. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. Hey, so my parents are buying me a new car and i found a manual e46 m3 with 244xxxkm vanos was rebuilt and no subframe issues whatsoever. 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. Any word of advice before i take on this endeavour. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. E46 325i sedan complete m3 conversion s54 swap lang. Generally speaking, the best engines to swap into the e30 are the e36 m3 engines, s50b30 and s52b32. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed.

They paired it with a e90 m3 sixspeed manual transmission and carbonetic carbon limited slip differential. E46 m3 5 speed conversion the factory getrag 420 in the e46 m3 has undersized synchros and is about 2530 pounds overweight. E36 manual swap bleed your clutch before you put the crossmember on. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the divisive smg transmission. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox.

Bmw m3 6 speed mt transmission swap pedal set clutch master shifter e46 0206 fits. The chart below shows manual transmission gear ratios and final drive ratios for us cars. Impressive e46 m3 smg swap into manual transmission. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. If you decide to do a similar swap we will be glad to help you. It was never available in the us but, for the rest of the world, the e46 bmw m3 csl is said by to be the best mcar ever made. If u want to go with the six make sure u use everything flywheel clutch transmission transmission chassis bracket driveshaft differential axles must also match differential but u can always swap out the flanges to from the original.

Additional modification may be needed to swap differentials. Anticipated lead time to ship orders is less than 30 days. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I just ordered an smg trans and plan on swapping bell housings. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission.