2005 m3 smg or manual conversion

Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. 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. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Smg shifting problem will not go away bmw cca forum. Smg to 6 spd manual conversion without removing the. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development 04. 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.

E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. 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. The e46 m3 conversion is very easy and straight forward, because the smg ii is basically a manual tranny with a hydraulically actuated clutch. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Im not sure if you can reprogram the dme from smg to manual or the costs involved with that. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new fits. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. 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. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics page 5 the. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations.

Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. 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. 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. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. The smg iii, on the other hand is a completely different transmission. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Also, my understanding is that you dont lift when it changes gear. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from. This 2005 bmw m3 is a competition package zcp coupe which shows just under 47k miles and is finished in silver gray metallic over an imola red interior. Smg to 6 spd manual conversion without removing the gearbox. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. In hindsight, i wouldnt recommend buying a high mileage smg to anyone, or any used smg, theyre just not reliable and repairs are too costly. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear.

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. This 1997 bmw m3 sedan is finished in estoril blue metallic over gray leather and has been registered in california since new. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to 6 spd manual conversion without removing the gearbox. Mar 17, 2009 home forums model discussions m series m3 e46 m3 20012006 smg shifting problem will not go away discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by keca10, mar 17, 2009. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs.

Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Manual transmission 6 speed sequential manual gearbox from one of our affiliated salvage yards across the country. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 smg bellhousing. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by tyler, jan 2, 2018. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Hey guys, this is part two of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for bmw m3 when you shop the largest.

Im not sure of the ecu differences between the two models though. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. 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. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016. A 6 speed manual m3 will run for ages, perhaps look at doing a transmission swap if youre going to invest 5gs into an smg fix.

Manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 for sale ebay. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. 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. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmwblog. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. 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. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump published on 10062011 07.

Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Nothing about this transmission is inherently different, inside the case, everything is. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode. 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. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. So in order to make this conversion, we would need the complete mt from an m5 or m6. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. Nothing about this transmission is inherently different, inside the case, everything is the same. We can help you locate the 2005 bmw m3 transmission assembly options. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. I have an smg e46 m3 and love it, i wouldnt have bothered with the m3 had it only come as a manual.