Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. Could a manualswapped e46 csl be the best m3 bmw never made. Banbury based bmw performance car specialist, everything m3s, celebrates the launch of its manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46. This is our 1piece chromoly conversion for the bmw e46 6speed manual transmission only, will not fit smg. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Mar 15, 2021 but not just any m3 csl, one thats had a manual conversion. After finishing up the easy part of a smg swap im having the worst time getting the car to run worth a shit. In slot 7, insert a new pin with a wire and click into place.
The driveshaft shop bmw 20002004 e46 m3 6speed manual 1. The american market cars were always unique to the us, decontented and mechanically different in order to keep a lower price. Jul 30, 2020 everything m3s has just launched its manual gearbox conversion kit for the e46 csl. 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. But not just any m3 csl, one thats had a manual conversion. For many, the e46 m3 is one of the last of the modern, pure drivers carsrearwheel drive, manual, naturally aspirated inlinesix with no drivers aids. Jul 31, 2020 the whole manual conversion process for the e46 m3 csl came to light a while back when one example of this car post conversion crossed the auction block.
The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. Jul 30, 2020 e46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by everything m3s bmw specialist everything m3s offers a new manual conversion for bmws smgonly m3 csl by. 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.
Feb 27, 2016 the clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. If youre unhappy with the way your e46 idlesruns while cold, select this option and we will adjust the cold start in your tune. Cold start fix all e46 m3 s have a cold start calibration to heat up the catalytic converters. After he and wesley remove the transmission and smg parts, they machine the bellhousing to a.
E46 m3 smg manual conversion steering wheel shift paddle. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. If youve recently completed the increasingly popular smg to manual conversion on your e46 m3 and would like your vehicle recoding to suit then ecuworx can remotely recode your vehicle. For less than,000, you can convert your e46 bmw m3 csl to a. E46 m3 5 speed conversion the factory getrag 420 in the e46 m3 has undersized synchros and is about 2530 pounds overweight. 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. Several spin offs were made like the m3 zcp and m3 gts as part of the e92 racing success. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. So today i took the engine out and this week im starting to fit the v10 in the chassis.
Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. Jan 20, 2021 bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 smg bellhousing. The new s65 motor produced 414 horsepower and 295 lbft of torque in the e92. While many of our projects are oneofakind, we also provide some more common modifications. Supersprint stainlesssteel exhaust system consisting of decat front pipes, centre pipe with muffler and sport rear silencer transmission. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. The coupe sport leichtbau coupe sport lightweight was a strippeddown version of the m3. Swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing.
Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6. Aug 27, 2018 ive trawled the internet without much luck can anyone clearly explain how to wire in the e46 reverse lights after a manual swap. 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. The available transmissions were a 6speed manual or a 7speed dualclutch automatic. Work by the seller has reportedly included a manual transmission conversion, a tuneup, valve adjustment, vanos service, and fluid changes. Cruise and reverse parking sensors after smg to manual conversion. May 06, 2019 according to engine swap depot, the v8 here makes 650 horsepower and 545 poundfeet of torquepretty much double the stock, straightsixpowered e46 s 338 hp and 269 poundfeet. Nov 30, 2020 details about bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 smg bellhousing. Manual gearbox conversion kit for bmw m3 csl e46 youtube.
E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available bmw blog. Once ecuworx have remotely recoded your vehicle it will behave exactly like a factory manual. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. Drool at the sound of an ls7swapped bmw e46 m3 lapping. When the e 46 bmw m3 csl was new, it was only available with a sixspeed smg automated manual gearbox. One of the defining features of an m3 was the driving dynamics. Complete engine bmw e46 m3 s54 motor with manual transmission.
It is a bundle of wires that sits above the fuse box. Jul 30, 2020 oxfordshirebased bmw specialist everything m3s has launched a manual gearbox conversion kit for the e46 m3 csl, replacing the muchmaligned smg automatic system with a sixspeed shifter the csl. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. The bmw e46 m3 csl is widely considered as one of the best if not the best m car ever made. We specialise in modifications that add power and reliability to the e46 m3. New conversion kit adds manual gearbox to e46 bmw m3 csl. In this video i show you an overview of the process it takes to convert your e46 m3 from smg to a 6 speed manual. Mar 18, 2021 fans of bmw have always held the e46 m3 csl in high regard. We also have a special tune for the smg to manual conversion, developed by frank smith, that adjusts the idle to the correct level and can be coupled with a performance tune upon request. E46 m3 smg manual conversion steering wheel shift paddle delete blanking plugs. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available.
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. You pull the instrument cluster out and unplug the white connectorx11176. So first i will mount a manual gearbox on the engine with the 330d gearbox mounts on the s65 manual gearbox so i can aline the rear. 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 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. I found on m3forumnet that the manual gearbox is a gs653bz and so is the e46 330d gearbox. 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. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6 forums. Smg to manual swaps e46 m3 subframe repairs lsd diff upgrades. E46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by. Banburybased bmw specialist everything m3s is now offering manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46 model m3 csl, which. 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.
In this video, nick starts the smg to manual swap on his e46 m3. 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. Now, clutchandlever work has taken place on the smg cars for a while especially when they were worth less. 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 smgto manual conversion which is almost undetectable for most people. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Its been reflashed to manual with a complete manual tune not a modded smg tune. It was, until bmw reliability was factored into the equation. Oxfordshirebased bmw specialist everything m3s has launched a manual gearbox conversion kit for the e46 m3 csl, replacing the.
Everything m3s has just launched its manual gearbox conversion kit for the e46 csl. Oct 01, 2019 the transmissionand the acronymwere updated for the e46 m3, which could be ordered with either a traditional sixspeed manual transmission or a sixspeed smgii on both sides of the atlantic. The regular e46 clutch switch does not work with the m3. Uk firm provides bespoke manual gearbox conversion for iconic. Recently we started seeing people do manual conversions of their csls though and thats a controversial thing to do in the bmw community. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. Mar 29, 2021 20012006 bmw e46 m3 s54 complete engine with 6 speed manual transmission great swap taken off. We service european makes and models including bmw, audi, vw, mercedes and porsche. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. The color is the obvious one a gorgeous dark red exterior apparently called chiaretto red is a big highlight, as is the cool interior color. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46 s 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. Launch control manual cars only allows for launch control at any rpm.
Eurompire has many smg to manual conversions completed at our location. Jan 09, 2020 the owner of the csl you see here decided it would be a good idea to perform a manual conversion in an attempt to make his car even more fun. Swap in a bulletproof zf 5speed, available separately from a variety of donor cars including e36 m3 328, e46 328330, etc. Get a tuner to convert your dme from smg to manual, i used epic motorsports out of miami, randy. Just send us a full bellhousing and well send it back fully prepped to be installed in your converted e46.
Ive sourced a bosch connector, soldered on 1m of wire on both tails, attached to the reverse switch on the gearbox, threaded up into the cabin. Services offered by ecuworx e46 m3 mss54 mss54hp smg to manual coding ecu recovery repair and cloning chassis swap coding s54 in e30 e36 other csl clone ecu conversion mapping airbox fitting custom ecu mapping evolve automotive remaps 155mph limiter removal smg style shift lights on 6 speed manual cars sport memory dyno limit removal. E46 reverse light wiring after manual swap electrical. This car also boasts a 6speed manual and even though its not original, i still consider a swap to be preferable to smg. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to.
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