Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission

Part 1 of 2 of a subscribers 2002 bmw e46 m3, 6 speed manual part one is all about the specs and the options. First introduced in october 2000 the e46 m3 featured an all new 3. Starting in 1996, bmw fitted a 6speed gearbox to the e36 m3 evolution, the standard. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert this specimen to the much sought after 6 speed manual gear box. Manual transmission mount, bmw e12 528i530i, e28 535i, e24 635csi.

We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox. It is finished in titanium silver metallic over a gray leather interior and is powered by a 3. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6speed manual or a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. Since the smg transmission and the 6 speed transmission are.

It is finished in carbon black over a black leather interior and is equipped with. This 2006 bmw m3 convertible shows 23k miles and was purchased by the seller in 2018. Fitting the e46 m3 6speed gearbox to a usmodel e36 m3. The hydraulic and electric smg pump that regulated the gear changes was prone to leaking and outright seizure over time, making the car. Bmw genuine e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission gear position switch non smg new fits. The 420g is a 6speed manual transmission manufactured by getrag. E46m3gearbox rebuilt manual transmission e46 m3 turner. Bmw genuine e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission gear position. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed smgii automated manual transmission. Weve completed our bmw e46 6speed transmission testing and are now ready to take orders of these longawaited kits. Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. 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. Buyers of the third generation m3 were able to choose between the 6speed manual transmission and the 6speed smg sequential manual transmission.

Bmw oem manual transmission used e46 23002229786 m3. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit bmw bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit our 6 speed manual gearbox for 9299 bmw 6 cylinder e36 cars has been a success in the field for. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. The engine had the highest specific naturally aspirated output ever made by bmw at the time producing 343bhp. You either got the 6 speed manual or the 6 speed smg sequential manual gearbox. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Quality has forever been a fundamental slice of the bmw brand, which has positioned the company as an elite brand within the auto industry since day one. The chart below shows e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 e85 e86 e83 e82 e88 transmission gear ratios. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.

While the internals are out, all nonfriction mesh and bearing. 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. You have to remove the gear selector, all viscous couplings, and change the transmissions bellhousing to the manual version, making sure to. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire.

Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. Glenn drives the legendary e46 m3 with a 6 speed manual. The car is immaculate with just over 46,000 miles on it and is equipped with a 6 speed manual. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before.

This part is listed by bmw as bmw part number 83222339221 83222339221 and is described as genuine bmw mtflt3 manual transmission fluid. He use to own a 2003 laguna seca blue, sunroof delete, 6 speed manual coupe. Genuine bmw mtf lt3 manual transmission fluid for 6speed. Turner motorsport rebuilt manual transmission e46 m3 e46m3gearbox 1 of 1. Miata to bmw e46 6speed transmission upgrade is available. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert this specimen to the. Our transmission kits are 100% proudly made in the usa. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. 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. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay.

The e46 m3 employed essentially the same steering mechanism as the e46 3series. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. What is it like to drive and own an e46 m3 coupe with a six speed manual.

Note that the e36 m3 automatic driveshaft can be used,but is not exactly the. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. Its not as good as bmw thinks, but its also not as bad as nonowners say. It is completely rebuilt to better than stock specs to make shifting smoother and faster. Bmw used this transmission with m60 v8 models such as the european. Bill likes to point out that the e46 m3 csl, for all of its intensive. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an.

A true wolf in sheeps clothing, the m3 uses the standard 3 series sedan as a template before adding an uprated engine, improved suspension components, and a host of other performancededicated parts. Initially, the m3 was produced with a 6speed manual transmission. Unfollow e46 m3 transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and is designed for use on engines producing up to 499 n. Bmw e36 6 speed transmission conversion kit zionsville. Our standard gearbox rebuilding includes complete disassembly, thorough. Review bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual transmission 420g getrag this transmission is a direct fit into e46 m3 cars or any and e36 car with other supporting hardware. In april 2008, the e90e92e93 m3 became the first bmw to be available with a dualclutch transmission when the 7speed getrag m. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the divisive smg transmission. Im very close to buying an e36 328i because it has the s5d320z, supposedly very strong, but im also torn between the e46 getrag 6 speeds and regular e46 zf 5 speed transmissions. The e46 m3 came with a 6speed manual transmission that works perfectly with the s54 engine and chassis of the car.