So.... as you know I have been contemplating this for a while now & was ready to dive in & just do it......I researched threads & found a couple of DIY's......but they were for OBD I vehicles......the end results were good with no CEL's......
ZF 5-speed Maual Transmission
LINKS:
CONVERSION PROGRESS
Zionsville Autosport: BMW E36 Six Speed Conversion Manual
Also, found used swap kits available for both OBD I & II.....
M52 Kit costs about $1,200 plus $150.00 shipping plus the new stuff.....clutch assembly, shift kit, etc.
BMW E36 M52 5 speed Transmission Conversion Kit 328i M3 : eBay Motors (item 150406913623 end time Feb-18-10 07:59:40 PST)
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with further research, I found out that with the OBD II........ CEL's.......are a problem!
I contacted Turner Motorsports & they said they could reprogram the DME from Auto to Manual Trans mode...2 hours labor @ $95......
& the car would have to be there......5 hour drive from NJ to Amesbury, Massachusetts.......so I'm going to see if I could find someone local to do the reprogramming!
So, I will have to think about this a little more & I have time, because the fundage is coming from my Income tax return.....which will come in March or April........
So, if you want to encourage me to do this.......feel free to do so!
jb
ZF 5-speed Maual Transmission
LINKS:
CONVERSION PROGRESS
Zionsville Autosport: BMW E36 Six Speed Conversion Manual
Also, found used swap kits available for both OBD I & II.....
M52 Kit costs about $1,200 plus $150.00 shipping plus the new stuff.....clutch assembly, shift kit, etc.
BMW E36 M52 5 speed Transmission Conversion Kit 328i M3 : eBay Motors (item 150406913623 end time Feb-18-10 07:59:40 PST)
Parts Photos
with further research, I found out that with the OBD II........ CEL's.......are a problem!
I contacted Turner Motorsports & they said they could reprogram the DME from Auto to Manual Trans mode...2 hours labor @ $95......
& the car would have to be there......5 hour drive from NJ to Amesbury, Massachusetts.......so I'm going to see if I could find someone local to do the reprogramming!
So, I will have to think about this a little more & I have time, because the fundage is coming from my Income tax return.....which will come in March or April........
So, if you want to encourage me to do this.......feel free to do so!
jb