Bmw smg pump common faults intermittent running when hot. I was barely seventeen years old and only just old enough to drive in the uk. Youll need to make the following changes to your ecu. The smg however has been thoroughly shown up by the invention of dualclutch systems. The bmw e46 m3 csl is arguably one of the best performance. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for bmw m3 e46 for sale uk. Dkm mr race twindisc clutchflywheel conversion e46 m3. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. The transmissionand the acronymwere updated for the e46 m3, which could be ordered with either a traditional sixspeed manual transmission.
Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by random, jan 11, 2017. Bmws first generation smg was also partly a magneti. 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. Apr 15, 2016 bmw e46 m3 smg to manual transmission conversion. Find amazing local prices on e46 m3 for sale shop hasslefree with gumtree. 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. All packages come complete with every component required for vehicle conversion including engine, ancilleries, gearbox, pedal box, prop, differential, output shafts, loom, ecu lockset etc. 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. I also installed a aux cable in a bmw e46 and fix the sunroof. Not sure which box youre thinking of but the 530 came with a 5 speed. My point is that a manual e46 m3, assuming identical condition and option specs, is not worth many thousands over the smg variant. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. See 123 results for bmw m3 e46 for sale uk at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from.
Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. Only 6 speeds are in the v8s, m3s or e46 on diesels. 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. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it.
Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. Updating the smg ecu to run csl 255 software ecuworx. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyo. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. You only get one shot at this, if its screwed up your transmission will never shift right.
Im considering changing the smg gearbox for a manual in my. Lang racing development bmw and porsche specialists 1,863 views. Conditions for uk nectar points opens in a new window or tab. 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. Uk free postage on many sales to let you discount buy many items they you want or need. Hack engineering smg to manual braided clutch line e46 m3.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion the e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed. However, i will attest that manuals should be valued higher. 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. Recently done an smg to manual conversion on my m3, so therefore selling the smg pump. I know some of you may think why ive done this or which is better. I am converting my car from smg to manual which mr. 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. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyospring pin is made custom the dimensions are the same as oem. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3.
News breaking e46 m3 for parts coupe and convertible. 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. Issues with the smg pump motor, gear position sensor, detent springs, clutch pin and more were dealt with thanks to the. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. This is not about what is better or who prefers what. Transmission archives hack engineeringhack engineering. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development duration.
Jan 24, 2011 the e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. Spring pin is made from hardened steel, and it have locking grooves for safe and easy install. Apr 27, 2018 i convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Special thanks to terra for the help and martyns dme binary tool. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. I test drove a manual and smg e46 m3 years ago and just loved the smg by far. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project.
Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. E46 m3 manual conversion servicing vanos rod bearings head gaskets. 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. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. 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. Jan 10, 2020 bmws most frustratingly flawed gem becomes the perfect m car with just a manual conversion. A bmw m3 csl with a manual transmission is the greatest m. 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. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. None are an m54 fitment afaik though im sure one could be persuaded to fit but youd be looking at custom props etc.
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. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual 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. The bmw m3 csl the 2003 e46 3 series, codename fans is widely regarded as one of the greatest bmw m cars, like, evs.
The bmw m3 smg pump is a selfcontained unit with a motor, pump, solenoids and pressure accumulator. If you require your items to be tracked then please choose this postage option when ordering. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the, the watermark is bmw e36 smg to manual at the correct diagonal angle, overall, a quality program for big switch ebook download seeking a diary and calendar. As i write this, im in spain with a mini cooper rental car. 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. One thing we wouldnt have is the standard smg sequential manual gearbox transmission. So i decided to settle a few rumours by explaining a little. The clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years.
Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. First, lets setup winkfp with the e46 sp daten files extract the sp daten files from the zip file to a temporary location. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. 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. 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. Uk, has sought to set things right, by making an m3 csl smg to manual. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. 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. The m5 and m6 getrag units are a similar setup, albeit in two units, linked hydraulically. E46 m3 s85 smg swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog.
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. 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. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. 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. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission. The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. 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. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development 04. 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 e46 m3 smg sequential manual gearbox is basically the exact same thing as the manual transmission except with a hydraulically actuated shifting mechanism. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. A bmw m3 csl with a manual transmission is the greatest m car.
The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. E46fanatics is the premiere website for bmw 3series owners around the world with interactive forums, geographical enthusiast directory, photo galleries, technical information and an invaluable resource into the minds of true bmw enthusiasts. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. Issues with the smg pump motor, gear position sensor, detent springs, clutch pin and more were dealt with thanks to. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. E46 engine m3 for sale in uk 66 used e46 engine m3. Bmwfanatics forum bmw models 3 fanatics e21 e30 e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 f30. It has a sevenspeed dualclutch gearbox which completely tramples all over the smg s ability to shift gears smoothly and. Any more than that seems like it would be too much of a premium. The smg ii combines the sixspeed manual gearbox s6s420g of the e46 m3 with computercontrolled electrohydraulic clutch and gear change operation. Make sure you use a e46 m3 clutch switch, ive tried other e46 clutch switches they look identical but cruise control will not work otherwise. 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. Bmw e46 m3 smg gear shift actuator w position sensor transmission oem 20012006.
Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. Bmw e46 m3 smg for sale in uk 20 used bmw e46 m3 smgs. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. 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.
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