2002 bmw m3 manual swap

The chart shows which differentials are interchangeable. You need to drive an e30 bmw with an e46 m3 engine swap. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. The drivetrain consists of a manual transmission, custom driveshaft, and e36 rear end. Bmw m3 e46 s54 6 speed manual csl xenon hk no reserve. 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. 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. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. Additional modification may be needed to swap differentials. Clean title zero accidents tons of mods will be posted in one of the photos zero issues with the car meticulously maintained by oceanside motorsports. 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.

I decided to convert or swap to a conventional 6speed manual. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. Selling my 2002 bmw m3, car is a rare combination of laguna seca blue with black interior and is a slicktop model no sunroof. 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. 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. Ls1 engine t56 transmission mount kit for 04 bmw e90e92 ls1 swap. Automatic to 5speed swap sick of that slush box in your e36. Get the best deals on bmw m3 cars when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. If so then this 1972 bmw 2002 with a m3 motor swap might be the car for you. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual.

You can also look at various posts on e46fanatics for the details on this swap. Manual 6spd transmissionpower windowspower locksheated seatspower mirrorsamfmcd harmon kardon stereoleather interiorcenter. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016. The smg ii found in the e46 m3 is based heavily on the getrag sixspeed found in. You know your car inside and out, having made many of the repairs and mods yourself. Youve had your bmw 2002 for 510 years, or maybe longer.

How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. This will be a slower project while i am working on my 2002 subaru impreza sti conversion. I have worked on bmws all my adult life e21, e30, e36. Differential swap my mailing address for correspondence or swag of any kind is on my about page.

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. Selling my steel gray 2002 bmw e46 m3 that has been ls1t56 swapped. 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. Bmw m3 the bmw m3 is the highperformance version of the bmw 3 series of compact executive cars. Bmw manual transmission conversion kit 21212283648kt fcp euro.

I put a 325i engine into a 325e chassis many years ago ran a euro fuel injection system. The goal is to build a car that is fun but comfortable. Sure, that doesnt sound like a big number, but you have to remember the 2002 is about 500 lbs lighter than the featherweight e30 m3. E46 manual transmission service changing the fluid on my 330ci. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46. Hi, i am doing a engine swap and been trying to find the answer to this question. 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. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. M3 convertible 2002 automobile pdf manual download. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Advanced technology is also found with the m3 coupe and convertible for 2002 with a new sequential manual transmission that can operate like an automatic gearbox. The search was on to fine a shop who could do the job. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox.

The m3 models are available in coupe, saloon, and convertible body styles. 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. 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. The chart below shows manual transmission gear ratios and final drive ratios for us cars. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. The engine is putting down 185 horsepower which should be enough to enjoy this. Selling to free up some funds to invest back into my company.

Bmw 19951999 e36 m3 5speed 1piece carbon fiber driveshaft 6bolt rear flange. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. When it came time for more power, he took inspiration from his 20 mustang gt. Unlike bmw s 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. In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up.

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. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. You want more power, yet you dont want to screw around with smog laws. I ordered a new 2002 m3 with a manual and loved it. Time has unfortunately come to test waters with my gem for sale 2002 bmw m3 e46 original 6 speed manual, not a swap zero issues with the car meticulously maintained by oceanside motorsports have tons of service records to prove this car is in top shape and never been beaten on subframe was reinforced with the rogue engineering plates, vanos was just. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Posted on january 28, 2017 february 18, 2017 tags 1995 m3, 328is, 95m3, auto to manual swap m3, avus blue, bmw, e36, e36 auto to manual, gertrag transmission bmw, krohn27, obd1 bmw, shift selector seal, zf transmission bmw 2 comments on 1995 m3 auto to manual swap the gauntlet. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. A replacement to the 528i model, the 530i debuts in 2002 propelled by an allnew 3. Jay leno drives bmw 2002 with e30 m3 engine, calls it a. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient.

I can change a clutch on a manual m3 in less than 2 hours. He enjoyed the power delivery from the coyote v8 and figured it would make for a unique swap. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. There was no way the factory chassis could handle that level of power so phil reinforced the chassis and body everywhere. Bmw e36 325 i comes with transmission getrag s5d 250g. Heres a quick rundown of the parts that i bought new when i swapped everything. Cxracing ls1 engine mount and t56 transmission mount kit for 200420 bmw 3. Bmw m3 service and repair manuals free workshop manuals.

View and download bmw m3 2002 owners manual online. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. The first 02 series produced was the 16002 later renam. Bmw manual transmission conversion kit 21212283648kt m5, m6 kit includes components that will be needed to successfully convert from an smg equipped car to a manual transmission using a e9x m3 gs653bz transmission, does not include a transmission. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Autotrader has 29 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe. I have built this car over the past three years at my serviceperformance shop. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Okay, so i have found an excellent 1975 bmw e3, it has an inline 6 m30b30 motor with an automatic transmission, i already know how to swap these cars to manual but i have no idea of what manual tranny will work on these cars. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3.

They feature improved performance and style packages than that of the original 3 series. If i have help i can do in just over an hour i know bmw quotes 8 hours or so the. This 2002 bmw 325i e46 was built to drift by owner chad anderson. Got a good deal on the car so i flew out to texas and drove it home. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Are you a bmw enthusiast seeking classic style and upgraded power. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Bmw 2002 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Thats when i found spec thanks to recommendations from some guys at the bmw trifecta at cota in march. Bmw e46 oem zhp 1069401018 used manual transmission 6 speed e36 m3 swap. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price.

The m2 s14 engine kit for your bmw 2002 2002 parts. Your e30 bmw m3 deserves a killer engine swap jalopnik. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. Your car will be faster than an e30 m3 and equally as fast as an e36 m3, for a fraction of the cost. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. The car needs some love to come up to my standards. Get the best deals on bmw m3 cars when you shop the largest online selection at. Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion complete with pics.