2002 bmw m3 smg to manual swap

The car is immaculate with just over 46,000 miles on it and is equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission original to the car, not a swap. The car needs some love to come up to my standards. Home interesting howto how to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual. E46 m3 6speed transmission swap into the e36 bmw catalog. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up.

Phoenix yellow was an exclusive and highly desirable color for the e46 m3. One of the reasons people do the swap from smg to manual is because the cost of the swap is typically less than the premium for a manual m3 of the same quality. Active autoworke tune with genuine csl euro headers. 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. Automobile bmw m3 2002 owners manual 151 pages automobile bmw m3 2003 owners manual 158 pages. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. 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. 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.

E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Smg cars are the easiest m3s to manual swap, too, and i offer that option below. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s 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. Due to its location in a high temperature area, the sensors suffers often from damage and is a common problem. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. The goal is to build a car that is fun but comfortable. You know your car inside and out, having made many of the repairs and mods yourself. Installing the evolution m3 6speed gearbox into a us 5speed m3 is a direct parts swap. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire.

Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Used 2002 bmw m3 convertible pricing for sale edmunds. The temperature sensor is located on the hydraulic unit of the m3 smg ii and measures the temperature of the hydraulic fluid. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. I recently had my 2002 year e46 m3 converted from smg to manual and i cant. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii. You do not need to remove your transmission or remove the bell housing for machining to convert your smg car to a. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox. This 2002 bmw m3 is finished in imola red over black nappa leather and was purchased new by its current owner from claridges bmw in fremont, california. The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Bmw oem e46 manual pedal assembly clutch pedals 5 6 speed swap w master cyl fits.

Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. It used to have the smg transmission but the pump went out which is a very common problem on these cars and i ended up doing a manual swap. Well wrap things up with this 1987 bmw 325, an e30 in lapis blau. Go check prices for clean smg e46 m3s and the manuals. I have also mocked up the trans cooler and will be making a seperate post in the coming weeks on that for using the trans cooler ports on the e9x m3 transmission. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Smg to manual swaps e46 m3 subframe repairs lsd diff upgrades. This 2002 phoenix yellow metallic m3 is a time capsule, collector grade e46 m3. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years.

If youre interested in converting your smg to a manual 6 speed, reach. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560. I put a 325i engine into a 325e chassis many years ago ran a euro fuel injection system. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. 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 the tutorial made by user mp675 on m3forum. This harness is perfect for a bmw e46 19972006 with the gm 6. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. 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. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates. Smg pumps are prone to failure, but more often than not it is a sensor instead of the actual pump. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual online. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum.

Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. Youve had your bmw 2002 for 510 years, or maybe longer. 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. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you.

Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. This harness was developed in house on an actual ls2 engine to ensure a perfect fit to all engine connections. Aluminum racing pedal for 19992006 bmw e46 m3 style manual transmission mtsmg fits. This is not about what is better or who prefers what. Im currently working on lengthening a smg driveshaft to a 6speed driveshaft so it will be easier to do the swap than trying to source a 6speed driveshaft. Unless your getting the car for cheap not worth it. Got a good deal on the car so i flew out to texas and drove it home. I recommend finding a manual over the smg because the smg has quite a few problems while the 6spd manual is quite reliable. I have a 2002 e46 m3 wit the ess supercharger kit and im looking to the manual swap if i were to send u guys my ecu bin file what would you. 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. Who can recode it for me so that i have no smg display and warnings etc and i have cruise control. I have worked on bmws all my adult life e21, e30, e36.

Page 3 please take the time to read this owners manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new bmw m3. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii smg. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same. I know some of you may think why ive done this or which is better.

A manual swap and rear end upgarde, along with suspension modifications not only. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2002 bmw m3 convertible. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. What prevents more us e36 m3 owners from installing the 6speed gearbox. Take our your smg transmission, sell it, buy a 5 speed transmission from another model e36 m3, e46 330ci, among others, then stuff it back in the car. Search gumtree free classified ads for audi s3 used cars for sale in south africa and more. This will be a slower project while i am working on my 2002 subaru impreza sti conversion. Another x3, this one a 2009 in schwarz, came in for a water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, and automatic transmission oil cooler. 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. 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. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. We have done two s14 swaps into 2002 and have two more soon to be in the works as well as m50s50 stuff. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3.

How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Heres the bimmer in for the smg t0 6speed manual transmission swap. 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. The s14 is a relatively straight forward swap but there is a bit of chassis modification to use the 265 m3 5 speed as well as some custom fabricated parts to make the install as clean and factory as possible. Alco filter information 2015 free ebook download as pdf file. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in. The e46 m3 smg sequential manual gearbox is basically the exact same thing as the manual transmission except with a hydraulically actuated shifting mechanism. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46.

Car tips, howto september th, 2019 by david chapman 5. Im sure its been covered but i never have luck with the search engine on here. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. The m2 s14 engine kit for your bmw 2002 2002 parts. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. Electrohydraulic manual transmission, also known as clutchless manual, or automated manual, is a type of semiautomatic transmission system, closely related to a manual transmission, which uses an electronically actuated, automated clutch mechanism with hydraulic activation, unlike conventional manual transmissions where the driver operates the clutch manually. Audi s3 used cars for sale in south africa gumtree. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. Since you are in the market for a car hold out for what you want. The swap would only be practical if you already happened to have an smg car.

Alco filter information 2015 automotive technologies car. Save money on used 2002 bmw m3 convertible models near you. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development.

The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. Autotrader has 36 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. M3 convertible 2002 automobile pdf manual download. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission.