6 speed conversion

jra · 03-02-2010, 04:18 PM

finally found an established tuner who is willing to do an auto to manual swap. ess ts2 here i come

will keep everyone updated as i pick up parts. hopefully I will be able to document the process.

Spaceman Spiff · 03-02-2010, 04:20 PM

I am sure you have considered this but wouldn't you be better off selling the auto and buying a manual?

jra · 03-02-2010, 04:26 PM

I def thought about that, I looked for cars but could not find anything that I really wanted. plus I was offered 10,000 for a trade in

I would rather keep and re mod my car that I've driven since it has had 14 miles on the odometer then trade it for 10,000 and spend another 10,000 on a stock 3.0 manual I would still have to mod

Graham M · 03-10-2010, 04:57 PM

^ Yeah, besides most BMW trained shops can do the swap for $1500 or so, plus the cost of the tranny which is typically about $1000-1500 on www.car-part.com
I'm about to swap my SMG for the actual 6 speed manual.
Basically they have to reprogram the computer and do some wiring mods, but its not all that hard in all reality.

Chris04Z4 · 03-11-2010, 08:28 AM

WHAT!!! i was told a lot mroe than that for a swap! ..... thats awesome! please let me know how it goes.... document pricing and labor times for everything because i really... really!! realllyyyyy! want to do this. im stuck paying for my car for the next 4 years and would be so much happier if it was 6-spd

BlackSapphireZ · 03-11-2010, 09:22 AM

i want six speed.... lol

jra · 03-13-2010, 08:51 PM

sorry for the late response. It looks like the labor (rough guess) is going to be about 1100 not including parts. Im using new ltw flywheel, clutch, clutch hydraulics, and shifter. Im going to scour the internet and parts yards for everything else (btw I love car-part). I'm pretty stoked. I will def post pics and all of the info I learn as things progress. I still going back and forth on staying na or going fi

nemex12 · 03-13-2010, 11:20 PM

ok gearheads, do you know what do i need for an engine swap? im thinking 2.5si to 3.0i in order to make some ess tuning. and yes i thought about changing the car but is a no go

Spaceman Spiff · 03-13-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jra

sorry for the late response. It looks like the labor (rough guess) is going to be about 1100 not including parts. Im using new ltw flywheel, clutch, clutch hydraulics, and shifter. Im going to scour the internet and parts yards for everything else (btw I love car-part). I'm pretty stoked. I will def post pics and all of the info I learn as things progress. I still going back and forth on staying na or going fi

On a related note: do you know of any good parts yards? I am desperately looking for a convertible top assembly!

jra · 03-14-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

ok gearheads, do you know what do i need for an engine swap? im thinking 2.5si to 3.0i in order to make some ess tuning. and yes i thought about changing the car but is a no go

M54?

whatbmw · 03-14-2010, 07:03 PM

i have a 6spd and 3.07 diff from an 04 zhp 330i if anyone is interested... $1800 shipped/both from so-cal.

Graham M · 03-14-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

On a related note: do you know of any good parts yards? I am desperately looking for a convertible top assembly!

www.car-part.com seriously.... Go email all the vendors and ask for everything you need, I'm sure you'll find a few. I sure did for even the most specific parts.

Chris, for the swap, I just asked the local BMW community. We have a local (Calgary, Alberta, Canada based) forum with a BMW sub-section. It took a couple of days at best before I had the names and numbers of some of the best BMW techs in Calgary. You'd be honestly amazed to find that the most competent techs out there, work out of their own garage, or for a totally separate company. I later found out the Shop Foreman for this absolutely HUGE BMW dealership in Toronto is working here in Calgary for a small shop he started a few years back. Thats the place I'm going to.

I wish I could help you find a great place where you live, but thats for you to do. In the very unlikely event you want to ship your car up here to get it done, I'd be happy to provide all the info you need for various repair shops.
Let me know if I can help further.

AbeFroman · 04-09-2010, 10:25 AM

Might be a stupid question, but can a 6spd be put in the 2.5i?

jra · 04-09-2010, 10:59 AM

yes, mine is a 2.5

AbeFroman · 04-09-2010, 08:01 PM

Oh, sweet. Please keep the thread updated. I'd like to do the same. What options do I have with 6sp transmissions? Does it have to be from a Z4?

@whatbmw - do you still have the 6spd tranny?

jra · 04-09-2010, 10:23 PM

I've got a parts list from the shop that will be doing the work. I'll pm you the info by sunday. if not remind me

AbeFroman · 04-11-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by whatbmw

i have a 6spd and 3.07 diff from an 04 zhp 330i if anyone is interested... $1800 shipped/both from so-cal.

Can this be used on a Z4?

jra · 11-23-2010, 05:15 PM

starting to buy small misc pieces for the install. anyone have any flywheel/clutch advice?

nemex12 · 11-23-2010, 05:39 PM

yes, m54 but now i changed my mind, guess ill keep modding for looks and when its all said and done the beautiful v8 from the m3 will finally be affordable

and ill finish it with a cherry for decorative purposes(dbk bbs rs-gt in 19s). already started collecting parts which is the best part for me

ZStig · 11-23-2010, 05:48 PM

I'd like to see the alcantara steering wheel pics!

jra · 11-23-2010, 05:52 PM

not the best pic. about to pull it off and get a red 12oclock ring.

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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I def thought about that, I looked for cars but could not find anything that I really wanted. plus I was offered 10,000 for a trade in I would rather keep and re mod my car that I've driven since it has had 14 miles on the odometer then trade it for 10,000 and spend another 10,000 on a stock 3.0 manual I would still have to mod
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	sorry for the late response. It looks like the labor (rough guess) is going to be about 1100 not including parts. Im using new ltw flywheel, clutch, clutch hydraulics, and shifter. Im going to scour the internet and parts yards for everything else (btw I love car-part). I'm pretty stoked. I will def post pics and all of the info I learn as things progress. I still going back and forth on staying na or going fi
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nemex12 Captain 114 Rep 973 Posts Drives: e60,z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: florida iTrader: (1)	ok gearheads, do you know what do i need for an engine swap? im thinking 2.5si to 3.0i in order to make some ess tuning. and yes i thought about changing the car but is a no go __________________ if you want perfection buy a mercedes, or marry an accountant
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