The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. 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. With the relocation kit you can relocate the smg hydraulic unit away from the engine to the passenger sides drug bin. 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. I figured it would be a good way to explore the platform before shelling out significant money on a more pristine one. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. 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 latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. 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. Customs services and international tracking provided. E46 m3 s54 smg to manual mr ecu tuning and wiring facebook.
Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Andrew says they install every single sensor and wire that would be present in a factory sixspeed car, then recode the computer. Bmw e46 m3 smg transmission module wiring harness 20042006 used oem. Spring pin is made from hardened steel, and it have locking grooves for safe and easy install. 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. Bmw e46 325i touring full manual transmission conversion swap with wiring. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. I hope this can help debunk some of the scariness of doing the e46 m3 smg manual conversion for anyone on the fence, debating selling due to an smg issue, or accelerate someone getting to convert for a lot less labor and a lot cheaper. New solenoid valve for e46 m3 smg ii hydraulic unit. They feature improved performance and style packages than that of the original 3 series.
The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. The m3 models are available in coupe, saloon, and convertible body styles. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. Manual swap 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. Wire repairs repairs to a wiring harness require special care to make the repair permanent. Bmw m3 the bmw m3 is the highperformance version of the bmw 3 series of compact executive cars. 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. This harness is perfect for a bmw e46 19972006 with the gm 6.
Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. Are you trying to find e30 manual swap wiring then you come off to the right place to have the e30 manual swap wiring. Carfection 4k henry catchpole drives a manual converted m3 csl and talks to the guys behind it. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. If you need any help let me know and i can send you some info. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Factory speedometer functions by utilizing the abs system outputs. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. E46 non m s54 wiring modifcations kassel performance. In this video i install a single mass flywheel and clutch conversion kit, convert from automatic to manual pedal box. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go.
The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. This offer includes a 170cm long wiring harness extension, equipped with the original plugs, automotive cables and conduit. The swap on my car was done on a 2008 silverstone e60 m5 that was completed as close to factory as possible for a clean conversion. This particular car started life as an smg but was converted to manual by the previous owner. In this video i install a single mass flywheel and clutch conversion kit, convert from automatic to manual pedal box, wire in. Because there are a few approaches to the wiring and programming, we dont yet offer remote.
But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Converting a bmw e46 m3 from smg to 6 speed manual. The following chart was created to assist in any wiring changes necessary for s54 swaps in to ms42, ms43 and ms45 vehicles. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. My first project on the e46 was to add city lights, vertical aim control and a rear fog a simple enough. Bmwfanatics forum bmw models 3 fanatics e21 e30 e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 f30. E46 m3 s85 smg swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits.
As long as this system is properly functional, the speedometer will remain accurate. Bmw z4 325 525 smg transmission sequential manual gearbox wiring harness wire fits. The subject of this ebook is focused on e46 m3 manual to smg conversion, however it. Bmw e46 19992006 using electronic throttle drivebywire only. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission. The driver is provided with the accuracy of manual gear selection, the convenience of automated shifting and the speed and adaptability of driveradjusted computer control. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. The wiring is different and there has to be a combo of wiring and coding to get it to work properly. Failure to ensure that the battery voltage remains at a steady 14v may result in a bricked smg dme, interrupting the flash may also render your smg dme useless so you flash your smg dme at your own risk. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. This harness was developed in house on an actual ls2 engine to ensure a perfect fit to all engine connections.
Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Jun 25, 2015 im converting a 2002 e46 m3 to manual. But if you want to download it to your laptop, you can download. 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. Brand new ls3 swap drive by wire wiring harness for bmw e46. If you would like it to be more easily reversible we can safely leave the smg harness in the car and use our own piggyback loom for the wiring needed, otherwise we can use a new manual harness from bmw at extra cost. Apr 26, 2014 converting a bmw e46 m3 from smg to 6 speed manual. If you are converting using your box, the gearbox parts are items 1,2,3,4,5,6,16. Jan 05, 2018 get e46 m3 manual to smg conversion pdf file for free from our online library. Bmw e46 ls3 swap wiring harness drive by wire wiring. Now with my e46, i find myself hindered by what i can do because i do not understand the how to work with the electronics on these cars. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. So i decided to settle a few rumours by explaining a little.
Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development andrew lang from lang racing. I was thinking that if any smg components went on my car, id do the 6 speed swap. The smg ii combines the sixspeed manual gearbox s6s420g of the e46 m3 with computercontrolled electrohydraulic clutch and gear change operation. Its possible to buy a full manual wiring harness but we wanted to have the ability to. Also im not sure there may be a small amount of wiring.
The e46 m3 smg sequential manual gearbox is basically the exact same thing as the manual transmission except with a hydraulically actuated shifting mechanism. Hi everyone, if youre not familiar, back in 20172018 a few forum members and myself pushed to do the smg to 6speed manual swap on the e60 m5 platform. E46 manual transmission conversion wiring, pedals, installation. Who can recode it for me so that i have no smg display and warnings etc and i have cruise control. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g. I did read that some people are having problems with the cruise control after the swap. 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. 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. Were using autologic and factory bmw software to take care of all the rest. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit.
I am converting my car from smg to manual which mr. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development bleed your clutch before you put the. If you would like it to be more easily reversible we can safely leave the smg harness in the car and use our own. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly from people who know nothing about them. Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. At all there two valves from this type installed on the hydraulic unit.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. This harness is perfect for a bmw e46 19992006 with the gm 6. View and download bmw 19992005 m3 service manual online. Updating the smg ecu to run csl 255 software ecuworx. 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. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. E46 m3 first start up smg to 6 speed manual conversion. You can recoup a good chunk of the cost by selling a good smg pump and gear actuator.
From here on out, what we have left is wiring and computer programming to compensate for all the different sensors and safety measures in the system. Please consult the bmw wds before making any changes. Get e46 m3 manual to smg conversion pdf file for free from our online library. We are constantly asked to provide wiring diagrams for nonm e46 s54 swaps. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. All of the electrical connectors and wires are intact. First, lets setup winkfp with the e46 sp daten files extract the sp daten files from the zip file to a temporary location.
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