Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. Apr 26, 2014 we recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area bmw. Smg to manual swaps e46 m3 subframe repairs lsd diff upgrades. The wiring is different and there has to be a combo of wiring and coding to get it to work properly.
Take our your smg transmission, sell it, buy a 5 speed transmission from another model e36 m3, e46 330ci, among others, then stuff it back in the car. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. 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. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Once ecuworx have remotely recoded your vehicle it will behave exactly like a factory manual. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Control cruise not foun after conversion smg to manual m3 e46. Nov 17, 2019 hey guys, this is part four of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters.
I have a 2001 525i touring im in need of some help with. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion parts required and coding discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by amar123, dec 20, 2016. Shifter gear knob all linkages and arms bushes and clips insulation boot gear boot brand new clucth kit hydraulic master and slave hardware and new braided lines manual pedal box. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. 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. Simply comparing wiring diagrams between smg and 6 speed models lets us know what to do. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. 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.
If youre interested in converting your smg to a manual 6 speed, reach. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding complete. Diagnostics, coding, programming, repair bmw vehicles. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs. It started life with a steptronic trans and i have put a 5 speed behind it. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal. If getting ready to buy one, or have one and want to know what might be some of the common problems to expect in the future, this list could be useful.
How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. They feature improved performance and style packages than that of the original 3 series. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance engineering for the european car market. I was going to get spec to do the coding and may still do to get back shift lights. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3.
The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. 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. 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. Hey guys, this is part four of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. 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. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode. Smg to manual conversion kit 6mt this kit includes. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Bmw m3 the bmw m3 is the highperformance version of the bmw 3 series of compact executive cars. 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. 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. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Jun 21, 2010 diy auto to manual ecu reflash success.
Bmw m3 service and repair manuals free workshop manuals. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding the. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. 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. Like any other vehicle bmws also have problems, the only difference is, theyre something more expensive to fix. 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. 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. New here, but could really use help with my fun project ive nearly finished converting my 2003 325it into an m3, using a coupe donor of the e46 touring m3 conversion, dsc coding issue bmw forum. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. Two things i did differently when coding this time. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. This article was originally published in forum thread.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. Driving along and get the audible beep once, then again about 10 seconds later, and then the smg fault light on the dash comes on. 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. In this article you can find of the most common problems on bmw e46 models. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Mar 22, 2016 smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. So for quite some months now ive been looking daily for a manual m3. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area. Easier than option 1, cheaper than option 2, and the lightest option of the three, if youre aiming to race the car. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater.
Manual bellhousing or gearbox is also required in conjunction with this kit. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. The m3 models are available in coupe, saloon, and convertible body styles. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance engineering. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. Did you know your bmw e46 m3 with smg ii transmission can be programmed with the shifting performance tweaks and revmatching improvements which are implemented in the e46 m3 csl. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i.
Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. According to the manual, the beeps are an indication that the transmission is overheating manual says to stop or increase pullaway speed so the system can cool down. 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. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. Apr 17, 2020 unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. 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. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Most of them are well taken care, clean, without scratches.
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. I moved to the csl after having a manual e46 m3 and my main concern with buying the csl was the smg, but soon forgot all about that even my wife liked the smg and got on well with it deniz. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. All the mechanical work is done, driveshaft, linkage, pedals, diff, etc. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. E46 m3 smg conversion to 6 speed manual part 4 youtube.
My first project on the e46 was to add city lights, vertical aim control and a rear fog a simple enough. 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 e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. The smg ii in the e46 is basically a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way.
The transmission hardware is the same between the us spec e46 m3 and the csl, with the only difference being the csls more. 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. If youre interested in converting your smg to a manual 6 speed, reach out and we can get you an up to date quote. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump started by sticky view original post. E46 manaul swap coding error ncsexpert solved youtube. Apr 24, 2016 in this article you can find of the most common problems on bmw e46 models. This is a great post on understanding what coding is and how ncsexpert works.
The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. Ive put the following post up in a couple of forums around the net, weve had a real headache trying to get my newly converted e36 328i to realise its a manual we dont want anyone else to have the same headaches we did. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion hellbm to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. I hope the information in this video is very informative for. M3 e46 m3 20012006 e9x m3 200820 f80 m3 sedan 20142018.
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