Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. One of my friends clifford also had ptech do this swap for his e46 m3. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Removal in detail so i decided to bite off a bit more than i could.
Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion complete with pics discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. 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. With the relocation kit you can relocate the smg hydraulic unit away from the engine to the passenger sides drug bin. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw except bearing premium. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw except. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. This 2003 bmw m3 csl is a cherished example of one of the marques most coveted modern classics, and will be familiar to many for having been professionally converted to a threepedal, manual gear shift mechanism. 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. Manual bellhousing or gearbox is also required in conjunction with this kit. Hydraulic lines for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii time to solve your smg problems once and for all. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode. Offering bellhousing profesional machining, check at the end of discription link.
There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by amar123, dec 20. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. Eurompire certified bmw european auto repair service. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion parts required and coding discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by amar123, dec 20, 2016. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3.
Eurompire is a premier bmw european auto repair service shop for all makes and models. I know you can relatively easily convert an smg m3 to manual as its exactly the same gearbox all you really have to do in theory is yank the hydraulics out, fit a shifter and clutch pedal, and recode the ecu. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding the. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i.
Shoot them an email and tell them randy referred you. 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. 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. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from 2nd hand spares you need. 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.
The smg iii, on the other hand is a completely different 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. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding. If you would like it to be more easily reversible we can safely leave the smg harness in the car and use our own piggyback loom for the wiring needed, otherwise we can use a new manual. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. Brembo club racing brake kit for bmw e30 e36 e46 z3 z4. 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.
If youre interested in converting your smg to a manual 6 speed, reach out and we can get you an up to date quote. New solenoid valve for e46 m3 smg ii hydraulic unit. Quite probably the worlds first and only csl that you can shift the gears of through a traditional hpattern box not to mention clutch kick, heelandtoe and revmatch yourself. May 20, 2015 for all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. The e46 m3 conversion is very easy and straight forward, because the smg ii is basically a manual tranny with a hydraulically actuated clutch. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to. If you would like a short shift kit, we are currently in the process of designing our own but can offer installation any aftermarket one at time of conversion. Genuine bmw 23117525048kt transmission shift pin repair kit.
The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. Oct 01, 2019 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. M3 e46 e36 bmw getrag 420g speed smg kit conversion 6 manual to transmission transmission 6 to manual m3 smg speed kit 420g e46 conversion bmw e36 getrag. 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. E46 m3 5 speed conversion the factory getrag 420 in the e46 m3 has undersized synchros and is about 2530 pounds overweight. Bmw s54 engine electric water pump conversion plate e46 m3. E46 m3 s85 smg swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. New how to guides for the bmw e6x m5 m6 binary modification tool. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. We also have a special tune for the smg to manual conversion, developed by frank smith, that adjusts the idle to the correct level and can be coupled with a performance tune upon request. Apr 26, 2014 we recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump.
Details about bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion kit. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. I hope this can help debunk some of the scariness of doing the e46 m3 smg manual conversion for anyone on the fence, debating selling due to an smg issue, or accelerate someone getting to convert for a lot less labor and a lot cheaper. This offer includes a 170cm long wiring harness extension, equipped with the original plugs, automotive cables and conduit. My first project on the e46 was to add city lights, vertical aim control and a rear fog a simple enough. Taking smg conversions to the next level by tom suddard oct 1, 2019. Auto to manual swap kit zf 23007532498 6 spd bmw oem e46 330i.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. At all there two valves from this type installed on the hydraulic unit. Smg to manual conversion kit 6mt this kit includes. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3 328, e46 328330, etc. One more option is this will work on spring pin 1pc.
The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan built nov 2003 m54 6 cyl manual km05852 after market rebuilt price for same part. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Bmw e46 m3 smg to manual transmission conversion my advise and experience bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap with wiring applies to 323i 325i 328i and similar for 330i 2003 bmw e46 m3 smg to manual swap day 1 e46 manual swap pt 1. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. Updating the smg ecu to run csl 255 software ecuworx.
Martyn done a fantastic job with my m3, after my smg to manual conversion he coded the car and all is working. Jan 09, 2020 the nice thing about the e46 m3 is that its smg transmission can easily be converted to a true manualthe gearbox itself can be reused, it just has to have its smg pump removed and a gear. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Bmw performance and custom modification projects are available now. 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. 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. Professional race prorace full aluminium billet, 3 pedal, hydraulic clutch, dbw accelerator, brake bias performance pedal box with obp motorsport master cylinders. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. Bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap with wiring. Now i did not do this conversion because i was worried if my pump breaks or the smg packs up as mine was working flawlessly prior to the conversion. But the analyst in me wants to know more about this. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyo.
The nice thing about the e46 m3 is that its smg transmission can easily be converted to a true manual the gearbox itself can be reused, it just has to have its smg pump removed and a gear. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive. Sale 0106 bmw e46 m3 smg hydraulic transmission pump 85k miles 0106 bmw e46. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii smg. 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. Easier than option 1, cheaper than option 2, and the lightest option of the three, if youre aiming to race the car. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. If you need any help let me know and i can send you some info.
Shifter gear knob all linkages and arms bushes and clips insulation boot gear boot brand new clucth kit hydraulic master and slave hardware and new braided lines manual pedal box. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. For all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46.
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