2002 bmw m3 smg manual conversion kits

Manual gearbox conversion kit for bmw m3 csl e46 youtube. M3 sedans were available during the e36 19941999 and. Next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price.

Please see below for additional details, pictures, and an inquiry form overview. It was brand new and it did its job of changing gears. Phoenix yellow was an exclusive and highly desirable color for the e46 m3. Smg to manual information bmw forum, bmw news and bmw. M2 engine kit rebuilt seats and parts for the bmw 2002 at.

Bmw 3 series m3 e46 2002 2006 csl smg ll weighted shift knob genuine leather. Bmw m3 5 out of 5 stars 1 1 product ratings bmw e36 z3 manual transmission cross member support 1992 2002 318 325 328 m3 oem. When bmw unveiled the e46 m3 csl, the smg box was the best they had on offer. 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. Swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick. Bmw e36 z3 manual transmission cross member support 1992 2002 318 325 328 m3 oem fits. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining.

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. Banburybased bmw specialist everything m3s is now offering manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46 model m3 csl, which. The heartbeat of the e36 m3 is the s54 naturally aspirated inline six that puts 333 horsepower and 262 ftlbs of torque into a 6speed automated manual gearbox. E46 m3 6speed transmission swap into the e36 bmw catalog. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. Next, we install the clutch pedal, shift lever and return springs. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing.

Unlike bmw s 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. Eurompire has many smg to manual conversions completed at our location. Recently we started seeing people do manual conversions of their csls though and thats a controversial thing to do in the bmw community. This is a complete manual was pulled out of my 2004 smg e46 m3 for a manual swap. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmw s inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals. 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.

We install a xenon conversion kit from hids4less and a ma shaw carbonfiber hood. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Manual transmission parts for 2002 bmw m3 for sale ebay. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. The kit is designed for the shadetree mechanic, so it is easy to understand, without too much technical information. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion 03202020, 01.

E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. M3 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. Bmw performance parts lang racing development store. 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. For less than,000, you can convert your e46 bmw m3 csl to a. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european. For bmw e46 m3 manual or smg clutch kit cover disc bearing pilots acc pack luk fits. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. It is not possible to accelerate from a standing stop using smg ii when the hood is open. Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download manualslib. New listing for bmw 3 series e46 9905 smg automatic shift boot blue leather fits.

Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. Banbury based bmw performance car specialist, everything m3s, celebrates the launch of its manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46. E46 m3 carbon schwartz with black interior, car was recently converted to manual after a bad smg pump was found and was coded properly by ecuworx. Get your m3 smg transmission converted to manual today. Jul 30, 2020 m3 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. I also suspect that the hydraulic cylinder is near the end of its life, so going to a manual transmission seems like a decent alternative. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. What made it easy was the transmission is essentially a manual, so a few mods to the bell housing and your good. 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. Sep, 2019 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. Our m2 engine converstion kit is unlike other conversion kits because it provides a modular system which appeals to both the shadetree and the professional bmw mechanic. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. Get the best deals on genuine oem transmission parts for bmw m3 when you shop.

In this video i go over what parts are needed if you are planning on doing a automatic to manual transmission conversion. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Finally, screw in your new gear recognition sensor. Bmw m3 e46 m3 smg automatic transmission clutch oem. Many people with smg e46 m3 s are always worried about their hydraulic pumps failing as they are an expensive fix. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your bmw m3 unique array of advanced tech nical features. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available bmw blog.

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. Jul 31, 2020 the e46 bmw m3 csl should have been offered with a truetolife manual transmission, but it wasnt. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. It makes you wonder how much would it cost to just switch to a manual and not have to worry anymore. M3 convertible 2002 automobile pdf manual download. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. Lang racing carrillo rod bolt kit for bmw e9x m3 s65.

Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3 328, e46 328330, etc. Jan 18, 2017 can someone please give me some cost information on converting a 2003 m3 from smg to manual. 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. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available. 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. 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. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. 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. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. 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. This 2002 phoenix yellow metallic m3 is a time capsule, collector grade e46 m3. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox.

One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. 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. There are kits available, but i chose to source the parts myself. It is not possible to accelerate from a standing stop using smg ii. Feel free to ask questions the item bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed is in sale since monday, november 18.

Bmw m3 e46 sequential manual gearbox smg 23002229786. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. 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. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for iconic. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2002 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. For your consideration a 2002 bmw e46 m3 offered via remote consignment on behalf of its owner since 2011.

Bmw e46 m3 z4m s54 6 speed manual transmission gearbox new 23002229721 genuine. 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. Smg to manual information bmw forum, bmw news and bmw blog. Yes, these parts are different between the smg and manual cars do not try to reuse those from the smg. Feb 27, 2016 the e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for. Introduction when vorshlag was developing the e46 ls1 swap kit, we tested with many different factory lsx oil pans including ls1 camaro, ls1 corvette, ls2, ls truck, and other oem. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. I sent the bell housing to lang racing development and they modded the bellhousing for me. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3.