E60 v10 with e90 v8 manual gearbox page 1 pistonheads uk. Smg to manual conversion i am quite positive a conversion can be accomplished if you have the funding and technical ability to pull it off. You do not need to remove your transmission or remove the bell housing for machining to convert your smg car to a 6sp manual hack. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. I was barely seventeen years old and only just old enough to drive in the uk. Basically grabbed an e92 m3 box and clutch with a smfw. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Bmw m3 csl e46 gets the sixspeed manual it should have. 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. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. We have to cut out the plate that blocks the shift lever hole and weld in the bracket that holds the rear shift lever bushing. Arguably one of the finest cars bmws m division ever churned out, in its least desirable form. 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.
Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. Although the name smg was an abbreviation of sequential manual gearbox, the transmission internal were as per a typical synchromeshequipped manual transmission, not a true sequential manual transmission. Dec 28, 2018 a second hand manual pedalbox and clutch slave were used, along with a hack engineering smg to manual braided clutch line. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. New conversion kit adds manual gearbox to e46 bmw m3 csl. Bmw e46 m3 manual gearbox 6 speed 420g 6mt toyota supra. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. I am positive the smg will outshift me any day of the week. In fact, its often cheaper to pay a shop like lang racing to convert an smg ii m3 to shift manually than it is to fix the broken robot parts. Jul 30, 2020 oxfordshirebased bmw specialist everything m3s has launched a manual gearbox conversion kit for the e46 m3 csl, replacing the muchmaligned smg automatic system with a sixspeed shifter the csl. Jul 30, 2020 bmw specialist everything m3s offers a new manual conversion for bmws smg only m3 csl by.
Sep, 2019 not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. E39 2000 m5 imolablack heritage e46 2005 m3 coupe zcp carbon blackblack, eventuri e86 2007 z4 m coupe interlagosblackcarbon. Jan 24, 2011 the e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. If youve recently completed the increasingly popular smg to manual conversion on your e46 m3 and would like your vehicle recoding to suit then ecuworx can remotely recode your vehicle. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons.
Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding.
An early example of this transmission was introduced with the hudson commodore in 1942, called drivemaster. 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. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. Next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. You see, while regular bmw m3 models of the day were offered with both an smg automated manual transmission and a proper sixspeed stick shift, bmw decided to sell the m3 csl exclusively. The automated manual transmission has its origins in early clutchless manual transmissions that began to appear on massproduction cars in the 1940s and 1950s. E9x m3 dct final drive differential swap remote coding. 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. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. I wanted to keep my car manual gearbox so i didnt install the smg electronics. Aside from the robotics that handle the shifting, everything else is more or less the same as a car with a traditional manual transmission. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompire bmw repair in charlotte.
Updated software to have the car recognize that it is now a manual. Services offered by ecuworx e46 m3 mss54 mss54hp smg to manual coding ecu recovery repair and cloning chassis swap coding s54 in e30 e36 other csl clone ecu conversion mapping airbox fitting custom ecu mapping evolve automotive remaps 155mph limiter removal smg style shift lights on 6 speed manual cars sport memory dyno limit removal. Next, we install the clutch pedal, shift lever and return springs. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. To accomplish your actual desire, a 6 speed, there is only one way. Eurompire has many smg to manual conversions completed at our location. Smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. 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. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion.
Lastly you will lose your neutral safety switch and cruise control. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. Bmws final amt before being replaced by a dualclutch. With the cae in place and the clutch hydraulics bled, the m3 was mechanically ready. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. From a lot of experience with cars in general, this is cheaper, easier and just better in every way jthan trying to do a conversion. 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.
Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing. 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. It fits my driving style well and potential maintenance issues. Manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 for sale ebay.
Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for iconic. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion 03202020, 01. If you own a smg or ssg and start to experience problems, expect the problems to continue and the fixes to be expensive.
While the e46 m3 csl is the ultimate road car, the smg system just doesnt work as well as modern systems do, said leading supercar expert james cottingham of dk engineering who endorsed the new conversion. Although it can take quite a long time, i would recommend making an effort to find a factory manual transmission bellhousing. If youre considering an smg to manual conversion and are near the orange county, ca area we encourage you to contact us for a quote. Lengthened the tailshaft 30mm at local tailshaft store. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. This unit was an early semiautomatic transmission, based on the design of a conventional manual transmission which used a. After finishing up the easy part of a smg manual with a complete manual tune not a modded smg tune. So either get rid of the car immediately or make the decision to convert.
The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode. Once ecuworx have remotely recoded your vehicle it will behave exactly like a factory manual. Order a new m3 fitted the way you want and sell the smg car. This will turn off the gear indicator and the smg fault code lights.
Get your m3 smg transmission converted to manual today. First registered on 19 december 2005, this cs is one of approximately 250 models built for the uk market. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. I have installed an e46 m3 s54 engine in my 2001 e46 330 saloon recently. I imported a manual 530d pedal box from the uk and made a custom clutch line out of speedflow. Only way to make them work is for us to build a harness to the dme since. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Bmw components were used for the fluid feed to the clutch master cylinder and for the selector linkage. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new fits. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons.
I know someone has fitted the v10 into an e46 m3 and used the manual box you mention, probably because getting the electronics to work would have been more. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmwblog. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Feb 27, 2016 the clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. Bmw m3 csl with manual gearbox is a purists delight. Thats when a friend from work introduced me to darragh doyle at everything m3s in banbury, uk. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. It is common knowledge that one of the physical differences between the smg and manual transmissions is the bellhousing. I drove an early model pre2003, convertible e46 m3 with the smg transmission. Its actually the same manual gearbox that is found in the cars with a clutch pedal, but instead of having the clutch. E46 m3 dme reprogramming for change from smg to manual gearbox. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6 forums.
Now that all is said and done, i am totally in love with the m3 again. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Full credit of this post goes to the original poster carried over from m3forum. Mar 15, 2021 but not just any m3 csl, one thats had a manual conversion. E46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by. Oct 01, 2019 fortunately, smg ii cars have a secret. The smg was replaced by the smg ii when the e46 m3 was introduced in 2000. Bmw e36 e39 e46 e53 e85 shim for manual trans selector rod 10. Bmw m3 e46 sequential manual gearbox smg 23002229786. Specifically, the smg bellhousing is missing the spring and detents that give the self centering function to the manual version. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Jul 30, 2020 m3 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. Your vehicle will be free of swap related error codes.
Genuine smg to manual transmission conversion kit for bmw. When the e46 bmw m3 csl was new, it was only available with a sixspeed smg automated manual gearbox. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. 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.
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