It is the same manual used in the local servicerepair shop. I still prefer manual transmission cars, and i always will. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion complete with pics discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016. 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. Identical except for color, trim, and rear sunshade. Bmws firstgeneration smg was also partly a magneti marelli system similar to the one used by ferrari and alfa. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6speed manual or a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. I havent looked but im guessing an smg in a vert is practically given away, to each their own. Nothing about this transmission is inherently different, inside the case, everything is the same.
We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. The smg ii found in the e46 m3 is based heavily on the getrag sixspeed found in. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new fits. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Bmw m3 the bmw m3 is the highperformance version of the bmw 3 series of compact executive cars. The second generation of the sequntial manual transmission developed by the bmw gmbh can be seen as the most famous and successful. Smgii was quicker than my friends e46 m3 manual mine zcp, vs same mods non zcp, he is a better driver. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. The smg ii was created in cooperation with getrag and the zf sachs ag and fitted exclusively to the bmw e46 m3. Nov 20, 2017 this top quality bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 workshop repair service manual is complete and intact as should be without any missingcorrupt part or pages. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Bmw m introduced the sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii as an option for the lefthand drive europeanspec e46 m3s in march of 2001, with righthand drive models following in june and north americanmarket production commencing in september.
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. Unfollow bmw smg transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Other notes, smgii seems to be more finicky than your average automatic transmission. Also the smg ii bases on the normal manual transmission of the model series, the getrag s6s420g. At all there two valves from this type installed on the hydraulic unit. I decided to compare my m3 e46 smg against my good friends heavily modified manual. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. This 2001 bmw m3 coupe is finished in phoenix yellow metallic over black and was acquired in 2019 by the seller, who has added 3k of the 140k miles shown.
Impressive e46 m3 smg swap into manual transmission this is a swap from smg transmission into 6 speed manual. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. Get e46 m3 manual to smg conversion pdf file for free from our online library. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. It was specifically tuned to match the hardcore character of the car but even so, it. The tune is kept under the same parameters as the bmw csl, but it is not the same as the oem bmw csl. Bmw m3 e46 modified vs standard manual vs smg launch start. This top quality bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 workshop repair service manual is complete and intact as should be without any missingcorrupt part or pages. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual.
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. 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. With the relocation kit you can relocate the smg hydraulic unit away from the engine to the passenger sides drug bin. 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. Bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 service repair manual. 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. 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. Customers who have purchased both tunes are still very pleased with the result, as. Oct 01, 2019 these issues, combined with a polarizing driving experience, have teamed up to tank smg ii car values. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox.
Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. How to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. 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. Bmw m3 csl e46 gets the sixspeed manual it should have. With regard to product owners, you could search for a whole product owners manual and. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg conversion swap 420g.
Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. 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. 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. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii smg. The ttfs smg software tune is a must for all e46 m3 smg owners. Admittedly, the smg gearbox on the e46 m3 csl model wasnt the same as on any other m3 of that day and age. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding the. This offer includes a 170cm long wiring harness extension, equipped with the original plugs, automotive cables and conduit.
Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. They feature improved performance and style packages than that of the original 3 series. The early pioneers in sequential shifting technology for road cars were bmw and ferrari, undoubtedly a consequence of both manufacturers involvement in formula one auto racing. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw except. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. This was in some ways a predecessor to their later sequential gearbox offering, a system simply called sequential manual gearbox smg on the e36 m3 starting in 1997 and later smg ii on the e46 m3. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a 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 the. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Manual smg bell housing modifications explained for bmw e46 m3.
Most of our customers wonder why bmw did not have this from the factory for all e46 m3 smg cars. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission. Offering bellhousing profesional machining, check at the end of discription link. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing.
The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine and has a 0100 kmh 62 mph acceleration time of 5. I knew my gearbox is in perfect working order will have little wear as the smg is doing the perfect changes rather than human who can crunch gears in. 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. May 03, 2019 2003 bmw e46 m3 smg to manual swap day 1 duration. You see, while regular bmw m3 models of the day were offered with both an smg automated manual transmission and a proper sixspeed stick shift, bmw decided to sell the m3 csl exclusively. New solenoid valve for e46 m3 smg ii hydraulic unit. 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. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. Bmw m3 service and repair manuals free workshop manuals. I found daily driving easier with an smg compared to my e36 m3, especiallyin the city. Buyers of the third generation m3 were able to choose between the 6speed manual transmission and the 6speed smg sequential manual transmission. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3.
E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. Bmw m3 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. 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. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. The m3 csl is known as one of the best m cars bmw ever produced with the exception of one component. How many examples of the e46 m3 were produced with the optional sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii. 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. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the.
Would you pick the car with the floppier chassis and manual gearbox, or the car with the stiffer chassis and outdated single clutch smg. The m3 models are available in coupe, saloon, and convertible body styles. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Impressive e46 m3 smg swap into manual transmission. Dec 18, 2018 buyers of the third generation m3 were able to choose between the 6speed manual transmission and the 6speed smg sequential manual transmission. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. The e46generation bmw m3 is often considered to be the best. 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.
This e46 m3 competition is among the most impressive examples eag has sourced to date. Jun 20, 2014 e46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. Jet black over cinnamon leather, absolutely gorgeous, 1owner, investmentgrade zcp m3. Im guessing when the stock market balances out, and people come to their senses youll see that normalized too. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg. The latter is an automated manual transmission, which the driver can operate using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel or the gear lever in the centre console. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior.