A list of the changed components is included in the photo gallery. 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. 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. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european. Bid for the chance to own a 2004 bmw m3 coupe 6speed at auction with. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and. The smg to manual conversion is well documented but do you really want to buy a car and immediately put it at risk. Accompanying the car is the original csl book wallet, including the owners manual, sales literature, and the stamped maintenance record. The e46 m3 csl is one of those icons, a car that was. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6. Jul 31, 2020 the e46 bmw m3 csl should have been offered with a truetolife manual transmission, but it wasnt. E46 m3 smg conversion to 6 speed manual part 4 youtube.
The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Jul 30, 2020 m3 csl manual conversion launched everything m3s announces three pedal csl kit, with boxed bmw bits prices start at. 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. Hey guys, been lurking for a while and looked over the various threads and info on the smg to manual swap. 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. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. Cheap smg m3 with minimal parts cost, totally worth it. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. Some of these parts can be upgraded to aftermarket such as the shifter short shifter, clutch slave cylinder line, shift boot, etc.
Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. This bmw m3 csl is one of only a handful of known threepedal conversions in the world. New conversion kit adds manual gearbox to e46 bmw m3 csl. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Based on the 3series, m3s receive unique and morepowerful engines, different suspension parts, larger brakes, and subtly.
Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. 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 m car ever made. The ecs performance clutch pedal kit 35311163870kt2 along with 35112229128 and. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from 2nd hand spares you need. Banbury based bmw performance car specialist, everything m3s, celebrates the launch of its manual gearbox conversion kits for the e46. So when i connect to the car in ncs and read the fa from the cas i get this. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. Dec 28, 2018 the koflach engine developments e46 m3 is a development car for our sister company, with the main aim of being a mule for parts development. Nov 30, 2020 up for sale is a diy part kit for smg conversion. Its down to personal preference, ive own my smg e46 m3 for 5 years and during that time i loved the smg i was driving around 200 miles a week for my job, with start stop traffic. Manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 for sale ebay.
Instead of costly troubleshooting and replacing expensive parts like pumps and actuators, i decided to convert or swap to a conventional 6speed manual. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. Once the transmission is installed in the car, a now unused smg connector. Eurompire has many smg to manual conversions completed at our location. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion 03202020, 01. 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. The m3 is bmws most extreme compact sports coupe and sedan. 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 gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. Yes, these parts are different between the smg and manual cars do not try to reuse those from the smg. May 20, 2015 i track my car 45 times per year and the smg was misshifting very badly. 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. For less than,000, you can convert your e46 bmw m3 csl to.
Its been reflashed to manual with a complete manual tune not a modded smg tune. 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. Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. We have the list already and know what needs to be ordered. There are kits available, but i chose to source the parts myself. Jan 09, 2020 a bmw m3 csl with a manual conversion is as perfect as youd expect the csl was the perfect m3, save for the lack of a third pedal.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. So either get rid of the car immediately or make the decision to convert. Get a tuner to convert your dme from smg to manual, i used epic motorsports out of miami. Doing so built confidence, as i became very familiar with the oem parts diagrams. Inside the smg bell housinginstall the necessary parts missing on a smg car that a manual has. There is also a very good history folder containing numerous old receipts, mot certificates, and other documentation. With all of that being said, save up for a 6 speed manual.
Manual gearbox conversion kit for bmw m3 csl e46 youtube. Nov 17, 2019 hey guys, this is part four of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. Owners of the lightweight coupe can now swap original smg automatic for sixspeed manual. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. These issues, combined with a polarizing driving experience, have teamed up to tank smg ii car values. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. For sale e46 m3 6speed manual transmission like new, low miles, reconditioned, all new detente pins, springs, seals and fluid. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. If you can afford to keep it, dont sell it like me. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 bmw m3 when you shop the. Oct 01, 2019 diagnoses can be expensive, while new parts are pricey and used parts are unreliable. Once the transmission is installed in the car, a now unused smg connector will hook up to this sensor. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Jul 30, 2020 bmw specialist everything m3s offers a new manual conversion for bmws smg only m3 csl.
Feb 27, 2016 the e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Also this is the perfect time to replace the clutch. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Feb 23, 2016 excuse the mess, the car has yet to be registered and much less cleaned. Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and m6. Bmw manual transmission conversion kit 21212283648kt m5, m6 kit includes components that will be needed to successfully convert from an smg equipped car to a manual transmission using a e9x m3 gs653bz transmission, does not include a transmission. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available. This m3 is a canadianmarket car that was converted from its original smg automated manual to a 6speed manual transmission. For less than,000, you can convert your e46 bmw m3 csl to a. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i.
The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. Get your m3 smg transmission converted to manual today. For the past year ive been working more from home more and therefor only use the car really on weekends. 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. If you own a smg or ssg and start to experience problems, expect the problems to continue and the fixes to be expensive. Bmw m3 e46 manual conversion transmission kit getrag. I hope the information in this video is very informative for.
E46 bmw m3 csl manual conversion package revealed by. Genuine manual transmission conversion kit for bmw e46 m3 20022006 fits. This time it cost me a track weekend at circuit of the americas cota. Having been built up from essentially a rolling shell to be a road car, the decision was made to keep the car an smg by its owner, tom. 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. After finishing up the easy part of a smg swap im having the worst time getting the car to run worth a shit. Finally, screw in your new gear recognition sensor. Have completed all the mechanical side of this swap, and also the wiring. We service european makes and models including bmw, audi, vw, mercedes and porsche. The digital odometer currently displays approximately 116,400 kilometers, or about 71,400 miles.
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