2004 m3 smg or manual conversion kits

Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. I have an smg e46 m3 and love it, i wouldnt have bothered with the m3 had it only come as a manual. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. I dont believe it is possible to perform the manual conversion to your existing box like you can the smgii in the m3. E46 m3 6speed 20002006 e36 m3 6speed 19951999 e39 3. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my 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. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date.

Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new bmw m3 for the first time. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Bmw 20012006 e46 m3 lsd m variable limited slip clutch unit 210mm differential. Jun 20, 2014 e46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. Lang racing development bmw and porsche specialists 1,863 views. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving machine. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. At andys auto sport, we have a huge variety of bmw m3 body kits so that you have all the options you want.

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. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. This is your ultimate e46 m3 maintenance guide, so bookmark it. Covers stripping, operation, assembly and disassembly. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission. Nothing about this transmission is inherently different, inside the case, everything is the same. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. 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. Clutch disc spline grease, clutch discs, clutch tools, clutch and flywheel conversion kits, flywheels and parts. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. The kit is developed around bmws zf model gs637bz as used in the 330i, z4 and new 5 series. Apr 15, 2016 smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development duration. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations.

E46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. 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. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. The driveshaft shop bmw 20002004 e46 m3 6speed manual 1. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Bmwfanatics forum bmw models 3 fanatics e21 e30 e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 f30. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. This is our 1piece chromoly conversion for the bmw e46 6speed manual transmission only, will not fit smg. Also, my understanding is that you dont lift when it changes gear. F8x m compound brakes on e46 m3 page 8 the m3cutters. Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Genuine oem transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Ecs tuning has all of the oe and aftermarket performance parts to repair and upgrade your m3.

How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. 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. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development duration. Smg to manual conversion kit 6mt this kit includes. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. In fact, we carry more body kits than any other company on earth. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. 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. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump published on 10062011 07. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission.

Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. There are aftermarket conversion kits which your indy shop can use to turn your smg into a manual tranny in less than 56 hours. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your bmw m3. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. 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. 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. Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals.

Unsure on offset, but fill arches, clear big brake kits, no spacers required. It is somewhat complicated to work on, but we had success. 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 e46 manual swap project introduction what parts you need duration.

I also have a 2003 zhp e46 330i, 6 speed manual transmission, doner car. Been thinking of this conversion for ages, good to know it works. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. 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 m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. 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.

Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. We have more than 40 brands of ground effects including our own line of body kits that we manufacture in house, and we carry body kits for more than 200 different vehicles. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560. The ecs performance clutch pedal kit 35311163870kt2 along with. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. After that its a matter of 1520 minutes programming with an autologic unit and you are ready to drive off. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure. Shifter gear knob all linkages and arms bushes and clips insulation boot gear boot brand new. A sixspeed manual transmission was standard fare, with an option for a sixspeed sequential manual gearbox smg that provided lightningfast shifts and manual control. The smg in the 325i is significantly different to the smg found in the m3, its was designed and built by zfmagneti marelli and is a bucket of crap compared to the bmw designed and built smg in the m series. This is your main guide to follow to make sure your car is in safe driving conditions and has full functionality. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such.