Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986. 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 goal is to build a car that is fun but comfortable. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. Well wrap things up with this 1987 bmw 325, an e30 in lapis blau. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. I had planned to keep this car for the long haul as the e46. Since you are in the market for a car hold out for what you want. I recommend finding a manual over the smg because the smg has quite a few problems while the 6spd manual is quite reliable. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair.
I recently had my 2002 year e46 m3 converted from smg to manual and i cant stop smiling. Autotrader has 29 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Phoenix yellow was an exclusive and highly desirable color for the e46 m3. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. Smg pumps are prone to failure, but more often than not it is a sensor instead of the actual pump. Used 2002 bmw m3 convertible pricing for sale edmunds. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmw s inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. Vs motorsports answers the latter below with an smg to manual swap. 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. 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. Car tips, howto september th, 2019 by david chapman 5.
I know some of you may think why ive done this or which is better. 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. Automobile bmw m3 2002 owners manual 151 pages automobile bmw m3 2003 owners manual 158 pages. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Unlike bmw s e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same. Its sequential manual gearbox has been officially named smg, and its a seriously hightech piece. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. Bmw m3, 2002 e46 smg coupe, titanium silver, 69,000 miles. You do not need to remove your transmission or remove the bell housing for machining to convert your smg car to a.
If youre interested in converting your smg to a manual 6 speed, reach. New for the year, an optional sequential manual gearbox smg. I put a 325i engine into a 325e chassis many years ago ran a euro fuel injection system. It is not possible to accelerate from a standing stop using smg ii when the hood is open.
The current bmw dct is a great thing and the smg fitted to the e46 was better than previous attempts, but, and lets be honest, it still sucked the bag. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. 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. This will be a slower project while i am working on my 2002 subaru impreza sti conversion.
Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Aside from a vastly inferior driving experience, the smg gearbox will also see your m3 cred evaporate into thin air. 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. 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. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. No dreamers, test pilots, people lacking the approval of your wife etc the list of modifications is extremely extensive and probably represents one of less then 10 of these engine swaps globally. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Who can recode it for me so that i have no smg display and warnings etc and i have cruise control. 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. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. Drives beautifully, very tight handling, pulls very hard, sounds great, extremely quick. Smg to manual swaps e46 m3 subframe repairs lsd diff upgrades. I want to be sure i understand how to work the software before i swap the manual trans so my car is.
Save money on used 2002 bmw m3 convertible models near you. Another x3, this one a 2009 in schwarz, came in for a water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, and automatic transmission oil cooler. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. This 2002 phoenix yellow metallic m3 is a time capsule, collector grade e46 m3. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Regardless, many people have wondered how much it would cost to simply switch an smg to manual as well as how difficult it would be. And for petes sake buy a manual and not the sixspeed smg. There are also lots of smg owners with very high mileage without any problems at all. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual online. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. Spring pin is made from hardened steel, and it have locking grooves for safe and easy install. This is not about what is better or who prefers what.
The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Smg cars are the easiest m3s to manual swap, too, and i offer that option below. The swap would only be practical if you already happened to have an smg car.
I am the founder of m club australia and i personally endorse the. Active autoworke tune with genuine csl euro headers. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. 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.
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. Leave it to bmw to make something special out of a transmission. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Atf has been used in german manual gearboxes mb for example with great success for well over 50 years that i know of. 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.
Heres the bimmer in for the smg t0 6speed manual transmission swap. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine and has a 0100 kmh 62 mph acceleration time of 5. A manual swap and rear end upgarde, along with suspension modifications not only. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. M3 convertible 2002 automobile pdf manual download. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years.
Get the best deals on bmw m3 cars when you shop the largest online selection at. Got a good deal on the car so i flew out to texas and drove it home. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Get the best deals on complete engines for 2002 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. 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. Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The most common problem being the smg hydraulic pump failure and the obvious clucth slipreplacement. This project has been made in norway, where the tax on cars are extreme. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyospring pin is made custom the dimensions are the same as oem. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how.