E46 m3 manual to smg conversion

Ive got an smg e36 and when it needed a pump i looked into getting shropshire bmw parts to help convert it to a manual. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw except. 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. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions.

Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii smg. Just like the e46 m3 with smg gearing, your bmw e46 m3 with 6 speed can now enjoy a shift light feature. 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. Bmw m3 smg e46 delayed shift, long shift time, slow gear change duration. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit.

E46 m3 5 speed conversion the factory getrag 420 in the e46 m3 has undersized synchros and is about 2530 pounds overweight. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560. Contact us if you need information about how to do the conversion or what are the other parts needed. 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. E46 m3 smg conversion to 6 speed manual part 2 youtube. Buttoning up yet another e46 m3 smg swap mss54hps suck. 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. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. New solenoid valve for e46 m3 smg ii hydraulic unit. This 2001 bmw m3 coupe is finished in phoenix yellow metallic over black and was acquired in 2019 by the seller, who has added 3k of the 140k miles shown. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project.

Unfollow e46 m3 transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. Offering bellhousing profesional machining, check at the end of discription link. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. 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. Just send us a full bellhousing and well send it back fully prepped to be installed in your converted e46. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. The smg iii, on the other hand is a completely different transmission.

The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. We perform this upgrade through the software at no additional cost to you. This offer includes a 170cm long wiring harness extension, equipped with the original plugs, automotive cables and conduit. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3328, e46 328330, etc. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing.

We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. Back all products e30 kits and parts e46 kits and parts e36 kits and parts m3 manual swap parts cart 0. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump published on 10062011 07. The subject of this ebook is focused on e46 m3 manual to smg conversion, however it didnt shut the chance of some other supplemental information plus details concerning the subject. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. 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. Hey guys, this is part two of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. 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. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics.

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. The e46 m3 conversion is very easy and straight forward, because the smg ii is basically a manual tranny with a hydraulically actuated clutch. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. With the relocation kit you can relocate the smg hydraulic unit away from the engine to the passenger sides drug bin. 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. 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. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg conversion swap 420g.

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. I hope the information in this video is very informative for. News breaking e46 m3 for parts coupe and convertible. 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. 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. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. This owner, however, decided to finally pull the trigger and have his highmileage e46 bmw m3 csl converted over to use a manual gearbox and it seems like the best move he could have made. 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. At all there two valves from this type installed on the hydraulic unit. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. We offer you kit for smg to manual conversion for getrag 420g 6 speed.

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. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. The owner of the csl you see here decided it would be a good idea to perform a manual conversion in an attempt to make his car even more fun. 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.