I bought it stock from the previous owner and put a lot of cosmetic upgrades to make this even more of a beauty. Miata to bmw e46 6speed transmission upgrade is available for. 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. Its because bmw used that stupid zf, which was also shared with the nonm 6 speed e46 e60 models. Sequential manual 6 speed gearbox smg with automatic computer controlled hydraulically operated clutch. Bmw used this transmission with m60 v8 models such as the european manual 840i, european manual 740i, 540i. This is the standard bmw recommendation for transmission oil in 20042014 6 speed manual transmissions. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville.
A couple of things to notice from transmission gear ratios 1. The kit is developed around bmw s zf model gs637bz as used in the 330i, z4 and new 5 series. Use this oil if your transmission has a mtf label on the side. Ratios between 5sp and 6sp ratios are essentially the same. 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. Reverse light switch manual transmissions 23147524811.
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Bmw ag e46 m3 6 speed manual street car gearbox weighs 101. Review bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission 420g getrag this transmission is a direct fit into e46 m3 cars or any and e36 car with other supporting hardware. Metallic black bmw, limited edition,bmw facelift automatic gearbox triptronic 6 speed very well looked after beauty of a car brand new. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci for sale ebay. The hydraulic and electric smg pump that regulated the gear. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before. E46 zf 5hp19 transmission rebuild part 1 bmw 330i 325i duration. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit model number. For race cars it is also possible to swap the 6 speed transmission to a less expensive and rebuildable 5 speed transmission. This ball is used in various models as an inner gear shifting part brand. Bmw oem 23001220587 used 5 speed manual transmission getrag 265 6. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date.
Then you reapply the sa into the car and recode all the modules to a manual transmission. The zhp package on the e46 was one of the best combination of options ever put together by bmw. This part is listed by bmw as bmw part number 83222339221 83222339221 and is described as genuine bmw mtflt3 manual transmission fluid. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. I just had a 1010 29k mile car in the shop that did it. Manual transmission bearings, manual transmission shafts. It was acquired by the current owner a year and a half ago and modified using components from a 2004 m3. Remanufactured s5d250g 5 speed manual transmission. Weve completed our bmw e46 6speed transmission testing and are now ready to take orders of these longawaited kits. Bmw manual transmission parts quality has forever been a fundamental slice of the bmw brand, which has positioned the company as an elite brand within the auto industry since day one.
Since the smg transmission and the 6 speed transmission are. Manual transmission mount, bmw e12 528i530i, e28 535i, e24 635csi. 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. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Replacement transmission mounts for m3m235ir, or as a great upgrade for streetdriven e36 e46 cars.
Automatic once placed in drive or any other automatic selector position, it selects the gear ratio dependent on engine speed. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46. Bmw genuine e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission gear position switch non smg new. Its designed to provide customers with high horsepower turbocharged builds with a very stout transmission option with similar gear ratios to the miata 6 speed. The longitudinally installed bmw e46 drivetrain came with a choice of three styles of transmission. Anticipated lead time to ship orders is less than 30 days. Miata to bmw e46 zf 6speed transmission adapter package. Part 1 of 2 of a subscribers 2002 bmw e46 m3, 6 speed manual part one is all about the specs and the options. Manual transmission 5 speed car gear shift knob for bmw 3.
Bmw manual transmission service kit e36 e39 e46 pentosin 23117527440kt. Great for higher power cars, 900hp is usually the breaking point. They have continued to create vehicles with intuitive designs. Oct 07, 2016 what is it like to drive and own an e46 m3 coupe with a six speed manual. Now available the original motorsport sequential 6 speed manual transmission used by bmw na race team ptg m3 alms race cars. What yearsmodels e46s had 6speed manual transmissions. Bmw uses 2 different 5sp transmission for e46s depending if you have a 328330 or a 323325. Apr 26, 2014 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. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. The m3 was introduced in late 2000 and was produced in coupe and convertible body styles only. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Driveshaft e46 330ici 6 speed manual transmission 2003.
Genuine bmw mtf lt3 manual transmission fluid for 6speed. 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. Find bmw six speed manual transmission at the best price. The getrag 260 trans from the e30 is a longer ratio 5 speed, which will be preferable for certain bppowered. Offering bellhousing profesional machining, check at the end of discription link. This package adapts a bmw e46 zf 6 speed transmission to an na or nb miata, with either a honda k series engine, or the factory mazda bp engine. Bmw e46 manual transmission fluid replacement bmw 325i. Note that the e36 m3 automatic driveshaft can be used,but is not exactly the. Miata to bmw e46 6speed transmission upgrade is available. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and is designed for use on engines producing up to 499 n. S54powered 2003 bmw 330i zhp 6speed for sale on bat. Manual transmission 5 speed car gear shift knob for bmw 3 5 6 series e39 e46 e90. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6speed manual or a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. There are two fundamental types of motor vehicle transmission.
Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Easier than option 1, cheaper than option 2, and the lightest option of the three, if youre aiming to race the car. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 330i for sale ebay. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby.
Fitting the e46 m3 6 speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Starting in 1996, bmw fitted a 6 speed gearbox to the e36 m3 evolution, the standard version of the m3 sold in all markets except the usa. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire 20200124t22. You will need access to a bmw gt1 or autologic system. Bmw diy manual transmission and differential fluid change. Our transmission kits are 100% proudly made in the usa. When bmw updated the m3 for its fifth generation in 2014 the f80 generation, it reverted to an inline 6cylinder engine, albeit one that had twin turbochargers and an even higher horsepower specification.
Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than. The 420g is a 6speed manual transmission manufactured by getrag. Fortunately, bmws smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were able to use the same gear. These components allow the driver to manually select the gear the car will operate in according to road, weather and desired speed. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw.
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. 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. Racing transmission bmw race car and race engine sales. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Both transmission ratios are nearly identical, while the 6 speed adds an overdrive gear on top. He use to own a 2003 laguna seca blue, sunroof delete, 6 speed manual coupe. The straight 6 s54 motorsport engine is a technical masterpiece with exceptional performance and a buzz saw engine note, all whilst delivering decent economy. Starting in 1996, bmw fitted a 6 speed gearbox to the e36 m3 evolution, the standard version of the m3 sold in all markets except the. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price. Bmw oem 23007508410 used automati to 6 speed manual swap kit getrag s6 420g 21201223581 34311165543 35311161586 fits. This list of zf transmissions details those automotive transmissions created by the german zf friedrichshafen ag engineering company there are two fundamental types of motor vehicle transmission. We now have a parts package that bolts an e46 6speed transmission into the na and nb m. What yearsmodels e46 s had 6speed manual transmissions. Glenn drives the legendary e46 m3 with a 6 speed manual.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Bmw used this transmission with m60 v8 models such as the european. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw 330ci when you shop the largest online selection at. Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
Manual transmission 6 speed fits 1517 bmw m3 304090 fits. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 325i for sale ebay. Then removing the automatic transmission option from the sa and recompiling the sa to that of a manual transmission car. This gearbox was also used in the e34 m5, e36 m3, and e46 m3s with the. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby. The e36 and e46 gearboxes have short gearing, with the 1. Driveshaft e46 330ici 6 speed manual transmission 20032005. Even better, this one comes with the six speed manual transmission. The chart below shows e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 e85 e86 e83 e82 e88 transmission gear ratios. Special thanks to adam for letting me drive his car.
Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual. Sequential manual 6speed gearbox smg with automatic. My previous bmw which i still have, a 99 323i is still an absolute joy to drive, and it feels as good if not better than this newer version 328xi. The only solution i see is a full swap to the proper getrag 420g that the m3 came with. We now have a parts package that bolts an e46 6speed transmission into the na and nb miata chassis. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Bmw six speed manual transmission for sale autozin. Weve completed our bmw e46 6speed transmission testing and are now. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. We now have a parts package that bolts an e46 6speed transmission. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. Bmw diy manual transmission and differential fluid. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Smg models are equipped with paddleshift levers on the steering wheel.
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