Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. Manual by dan barnes bmw s sequential manual gearbox is a major technical achievement. Owners of the lightweight coupe can now swap original smg automatic for six speed manual. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. 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. Smg to manual conversion kit 6mt this kit includes. Smg to manual information bmw forum, bmw news and bmw blog. When bmw unveiled the e46 m3 csl, the smg box was the best they had on offer.
This page will be updated in detail as well as a video explaining the process. He was willing to do the 6mt swap on the 71k miles zcp but not on the other one cause it has only 30k miles on it and think it should stay smg. With its perfect 5050 weight balance, dreamy straightsix, and sublime handling, it truly checked all of the boxes. Banbury based bmw specialist everything m3s is now offering manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46 model m3 csl, which replaces the harsh paddleoperated sequential that came from the factory. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. 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. This sub reddit is dedicated to everything related to bmw vehicles, tuning, racing, and. 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. 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. Jan 09, 2020 the e46 generation bmw m3 csl is considered by some to be the best m3 ever made. We practically get daily calls from bmw enthusiasts and bmw shops around the country doing their own smg to. Manual gearbox conversion kit for bmw m3 csl e46 youtube.
Fans of bmw have always held the e46 m3 csl in high regard. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. This slicktop e46 m3 has 38k miles and is offered with a factory brochure, a clean carfax report, and a clean minnesota title in the sellers name. Could a manualswapped e46 csl be the best m3 bmw never. Shifter gear knob all linkages and arms bushes and clips insulation boot gear boot brand new. Apr 26, 2014 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 this specimen to the much sought after 6 speed manual gear box. Owners of the lightweight coupe can now swap original smg automatic for sixspeed manual. Full credit of this post goes to the original poster carried over from m3forum. Jul 30, 2020 m3 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. There are two cast holes in the bellhousing for all 420g bellhousings with getrag only machines those holes in the 6mt units. Just send us a full bellhousing and well send it back fully prepped to be installed in your converted e46.
Work by the seller has reportedly included a manual transmission conversion, a tuneup, valve adjustment, vanos service, and fluid changes. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. The coupe sport leichtbau coupe sport lightweight was a strippeddown version of the m3. E46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by. Our e46 m3 use the same getrag 420g transmission in both 6mt and smg variations. 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. Dec 28, 2018 the koflach engine developments e46 m3 is a development car for our sister company, with the main aim of being a mule for parts development. It makes you wonder how much would it cost to just switch to a manual and not have to worry anymore. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Sep, 2019 how to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual. Feb 23, 2016 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. Feb 27, 2016 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. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european. 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.
Fortunately, bmw s smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were able to use the same gear. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to.
It was brand new and it did its job of changing gears. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. 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 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion as well regarded bmw mpower specialists who have vast knowledge and experience with the e46 m3 platform, we are able to offer an oem class of smgtomanual conversion which is almost undetectable for most people. Pump motor accumulator temperature sensor quick video describing how to remove an smg pump on the e60 and e63 m5 and m6 bmw for servicing. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Get your m3 smg transmission converted to manual today. I was wondering what is the value of an e46 m3 with a 6mt conversion vs an smg. 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. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion as well regarded bmw mpower specialists who have vast knowledge and experience with the e46 m3 platform, we are able to offer an oem class of smg to manual conversion which is almost undetectable for most people.
Many people with smg e46 m3 s are always worried about their hydraulic pumps failing as they are an expensive fix. Bmw e46 m3 smg pump refurbishment includes replacing the below parts. E46 m3 6speed transmission swap into the e36 bmw catalog. As per hagerty, smg cars worth 25% less than a factory 6mt car.
Swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. E46 m3 5 speed conversion the factory getrag 420 in the e46 m3 has undersized synchros and is about 2530 pounds overweight. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. Eurompire has many smg to manual conversions completed at our location. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Could a manualswapped e46 csl be the best m3 bmw never made. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for iconic.
It was the only significant change to the m product lineup for 2002, but it is newsworthy. Jul 30, 2020 e46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by everything m3s bmw specialist everything m3s offers a new manual conversion for bmw s smg only m3 csl by. Jul 31, 2020 swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick shift with this clever kit everything m3s sixspeed manual csl kit was engineered using 180 genuine bmw parts, and it makes the. While they are the same transmission, there are differences between them notably in the bellhousing section. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire why the smg m3 is the best m3 oppositelock smg vs. Unfortunately and at many owners expense, it had one major downfall. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. Sep 01, 2020 full kit with drawing for smg bellhousing machining and install manual. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit.
Smg to manual information bmw forum, bmw news and bmw. There are two cast holes in the bellhousing for all 420g bellhousings with getrag only machines those holes in. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. Jan 20, 2021 bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed.
New conversion kit adds manual gearbox to e46 bmw m3 csl. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3 328, e46 328330, etc. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6 forums. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Aug 04, 2020 banburybased bmw specialist everything m3s is now offering manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46 model m3 csl, which replaces the harsh paddleoperated sequential that came from the factory. Having been built up from essentially a rolling shell to be a road car, the decision was made to keep the car an smg by its owner, tom. Jan 18, 2017 can someone please give me some cost information on converting a 2003 m3 from smg to manual. Banbury based bmw performance car specialist, everything m3s, celebrates the launch of its manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion.
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