Bmw e46 auto to manual swap

The official autotomanual transmission swap thread. Bmw e46 325xi manual swap download bmw e46 325xi manual swap read online re. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. As long as this system is properly functional, the speedometer will remain accurate. All the necessary parts are removed from the listed vehicle, images taken and sent to the buyer for confirmation before shipping. My auto died so ive finally found a shop willing to stuff a manual in my 330. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Introduction when vorshlag was developing the e46 ls1 swap kit, we tested with many different factory lsx oil pans including ls1 camaro, ls1 corvette, ls2, ls truck, and other oem.

If you need any help let me know and i can send you some info. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. T56 manual transmission mount for bmw e46 ls1lsx motor swap cxracing t56 transmission mount swap kit for 19992006 bmw 3 series e46 item code. I used to switch back and forth from auto to manual on a trans am of mine. But if youre going to want to sell it at some point im guessing that swapping from auto to manual is going to hurt the value of the car a lot. Performance technic here in dublin, ca has done many, many smg to 6mt swaps on e46 m3s leletym3 got the swap done for his e46 m3 by ptech. Oct 12, 2020 bmw e46 smg to manual swap sign in to follow this. So today i took the engine out and this week im starting to fit the v10 in the chassis. E46 auto to manual swap kit getrag 5 spd bmw oem e46 325i m54. Unlike bmw s 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.

Today, norbert reithofer is the companys chairman, and josef kaban is the chief designer. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Oem bmw e30 325i rwd manual transmission 5 speed trans swap kit 8891 325i. Feb 27, 2016 the e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Nov 12, 2018 ncexpert and ncs dummy were looking at two different work folders. They told me they sell conversion kits which allow you to swap manual in in place of the stock automatic.

This harness is specifically engineered for a usdm lhd bmw e46 with the kseries fwd hondaacura k20 or k24 engine swap. 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 kseries swap wiring harness wiring specialties. Jul 31, 2020 the e46 bmw m3 csl should have been offered with a truetolife manual transmission, but it wasnt. E46 trany swap automatic to manual bimmerfest bmw forum. I only swapped the dct, gws, center console with drivelogic switch so far. The smg box is already out of the car and on the bench. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. 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. Dh bmw ju27366 auto to manual swap kit s5d 250g 23001434410 5spd e46 m54 325i 330i. Bmw e34 5 series, tuning, repairs, troubleshooting. I miss the aggressiveness in the manual and after having owned both auto and manual 3 series, i think the manual version has better performance and economy. Ill use the donor propshaft and leave the auto diff.

I need a software engine, type m57tu30, bmw e46 330d 204hp equipped with a manual gearbox. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6 forums. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. New conversion kit adds manual gearbox to e46 bmw m3 csl. Ok, you are ready to begin your e46 manual conversion. So first i will mount a manual gearbox on the engine with the 330d gearbox mounts on the s65 manual gearbox so i can aline the rear. Yet another auto to manual swap bimmerfest bmw forum.

I had to swap pin 8 of x6031 to pin 10 on the trans harness for it to correctly communicate pn position. Owners of the lightweight coupe can now swap original smg automatic for six speed manual. Sw 007795, chassis wbaat7kr08422 bmw 320td compact e46 year 2002 150hp 5speed manual transmission. The original dme in an e39 or e46, whether it is a 6 cyl or an 8 cyl will handle the manual swap just fine. One of my friends clifford also had ptech do this swap for his e46 m3. Jun 10, 2020 the car s original ecu is a bosch, edc16c31, dde 7 791 190, hw 0281010565, sw 1037361811, act. What he wants to do is use a manual donor car to convert an automatic m3 to manual, while wanting to have a complete other car to be able to sell as a whole or maybe for his wife to drive for all i know. If your automatic transmission gave up, or you want to install a turbo in your car or just like the extra power, whatever the reason you might one day want to install a 5 speed transmission ino your car. These kits contain all necessary parts off a car to change the vehicle from and automatic drive to a standard drive. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan m54 6 cyl manual auto to manual swap kit contains all necessary parts to convert an automatic to a manual vehicle. At bimmerforums, you will find technical howto information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. I think the problem would be solved if i write on my dde, a software engine equipped with a manual gearbox, but can not find anywhere. Oct 04, 2016 i have an oct 2003 e46 330d auto facelift and considering converting it to a manual.

Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. May 06, 2010 bmw engine ground cable e12, e24, e28, e30, e36, e46, e90, s14, s64, n52, n55, n62, s38 wire strap custom made. E46 325ci to 330ci motor swap project that is cool, i dont think you should have a problem with the load that the parts of the cooling system will have to take, i am more referring to the cooling system on e46 s being pretty weak, so it is always a good idea to replace as much as you can with new parts when. Apr 14, 2008 these cars are not special built to auto or manual specifications. You can also look at various posts on e46fanatics for the details on this swap.

I guess thats what bmw did back in the day before they decided to make tsbs. E46 auto to manual swap wiring houston s bmw e36 e39 manual transmission conversion info on how to do all. If you have an e28 big or small 6 and want a manual, you will need to get a hold of a transmission. R33 gtst auto to manual wiring guide skyline owners forum from. Youll have to dig through if you want part numbers.

If i have help i can do in just over an hour i know bmw quotes 8 hours or so the. I found on m3forumnet that the manual gearbox is a gs653bz and so is the e46 330d gearbox. According to deezbmw, in a pm he sent me, you have to you have to trick the. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan m54 6 cyl manual auto to manual swap. Make sure you watch part 1, how to install inpa, before you watch this video. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 325i for sale ebay. Im calling in just a few minutes to try and find out.

Jul 31, 2020 swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick shift with this clever kit everything m3s sixspeed manual csl kit was engineered using 180 genuine bmw parts, and it makes the greatest. In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. Nov 22, 2011 not sure about the gearbox output, but the diff input all the e46 6 pots have the same input flange a 4 bolt one except the 330i which has a 6 bolt one which is the same on the manual and auto, the outputs ones might differ as bmw used two different bolt patterns on the 330i auto or manual, but all have the same number of bolt, six, it is only the spacing that differs. For less than,000, you can convert your e46 bmw m3 csl to a. 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. So i have a 2003 330ci that was handed down to me thats finally in a position where its not my daily driver and i finally have a house with a.

The japanrot paint is in exceptional condition given the age and mileage of the chassis. Our nationwide network of acura rl manual swap is dedicated to providing automatic to manual. Just a tad more complicated on the e46 than that car actually and only because of the linkage to be honest. Has anyone here personally done the auto to manual swap diy. The front hood, fenders, and zhp bumper cover have been repainted and are a close match to the rest of the car, which appears to be original. Of course, when i changed manual gearbox, rear differential have changed, and of course i mounted the clutch pedal switch. You will need each of these parts, as well as the correct clutch disc for your clutchflywheel combination ask your salesman for help to convert an existing performance clutch. After v8 auto to manual conversion no way to start hi, i have a nov96 e38 bmw vin dk32911 i had the same problem, thanks very much for your clear and simple tuto. Its just what gets added on the line according to the build sheet.

Bmw e46 1jzgte swap wiring harness wiring specialties. Shoot them an email and tell them randy referred you. E46 manual swap wiring fill and sign printable template. Bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. Bmw e30 transmission swap automatic to manual rts your. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. E46 330d automatic cruise control not working after gearbox swap. As it sits this a great e46 330xiswapped touringa car that bmw should have built from the factory. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3328, e46 328330, etc. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. I can change a clutch on a manual m3 in less than 2 hours.

Tell me about auto to manual conversion e46 bmwfanatics. Sep, 2019 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 m car ever made. Well i have been quoted as low as 650 for a used manual transmission. Since there are lots of auto manual swap threads and guides, hes not interested in another.

Mar 29, 2009 e28 auto to manual conversion ok, here goes. Bmw e46 manual swap project introduction what parts you need. It was developed in house on an actual kseries engine in an s 240sx chassis to ensure a perfect fit to all engine connections. Swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick.

Is 6 speed any real difference apart from ratios for top endeconomy. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm. Jan 11, 2021 e46 auto to manual swap kit getrag 5 spd bmw oem e46 325i m54. Bmw e46 automatic to manual conversion worth avenue. I always recommend having access to an entire parts car because there are brackets and hoses and bolts and such that you will need. I made the swap and did everything from your tuto except that the car does not start.