The wiring is different and there has to be a combo of wiring and coding to get it to work properly. Next remove the two lcd panels if automatic one if manual, by releasing the clips at the back and pushing the metal frames out. 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. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum.
Easier than option 1, cheaper than option 2, and the lightest option of the three, if youre aiming to race the car. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. Shawn bought the sixspeed manual e46 zhp unseen from a dealer in fort lauderdale, florida. These functions can be activated, added, removed, converted or flashed to the vehicle using specialised diagnostic equipment. Seat occupancy sensor mat removal coding for bmw 3series z3, e46, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60, e61 e63, e64 e65, e85 z4, e87 e83 x3, e53 x5, e70 x5 the clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. The next step of my trans swap is to understand and install a working copy of coding software on my. In this video, nick starts the smg to manual swap on his e46 m3.
How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmwblog. Its sixspeed manual transmission and roadgripping m variable differential lock make any trip a. I suppose before i get into the ins and outs of the conversion, i should summarise my last 5 12 years with the car. Check out my thoughts on the jb racing lightweight. Ncs expert coding detailed howto guide e46 dazes e46. 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. We have successfully retrofitted the m3 and m5 clusters in e9x 328s and 335s as well as e6x 545550645650 for numerous customers across the globe. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. I have been working on an smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3. If you simply reflash your ecudme to a part number from a manual, the zcs coding values stored in the ews will cause your. Redline360 high performance car parts and accessories. We also offer coding and installation in our workshop.
When swapping to an s54, it is preferred to use a 6 speed transmission. And that is where i found where the transmission module is located in my e36 m3 021998. Dear reader, similar to you are hunting the e46 m3 smg to manual conversion growth to admission this day, this can be your referred book. E46 manaul swap coding error ncsexpert solved youtube. E36 328 manual conversion ecu thinks its an auto user name. After he and wesley remove the transmission and smg parts, they machine the bellhousing to accept the shifter detents and centering. Smg to 6mt modification, seal replacement and service. Feature coding please contact us for an uptodate, more complete, fillable order form. Price does not include the required standalone conversion specific software. We recommend epic motorsports calibrations for the most power from this system. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. Diagnoses can be expensive, while new parts are pricey and used parts are unreliable. I would like to know if indeed that is correct and if so what software can i use to.
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. E46 m3 s85 smg swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. Bimmerworldepic motorsports s54 standalone conversion kit. Your vehicle will be free of swap related error codes. For many, having the dct start in d2 is prefered over s3, since the car is cold and will be driven gently anyway. Please be careful when attempting some features, everything done would be at your own risk. I test drove a manual and smg e46 m3 years ago and just loved the smg by far. Ews immobilizer delete for the mss54 is a clean and effective solution to turn key engine swaps. Bmw coding archive bmw e46 330 zhp for sale forum 330i. This is a great post on understanding what coding is and how ncsexpert works. The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. This 1999 bmw m3 is finished in fern green over a sand beige leather interior and was acquired by the seller in 2019.
This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission makes a great car even better. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Ncs expert coding detailed howto guide e46 this is, hopefully, the most complete howto guide for using ncs expert to code a bmw. If your smg is playing up why not consider one of our manual swap kits. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Im a newbie here, recently my e46 m3 cluster got issue with all the gauge needles dead, so i bought a used one and swap the old eeprom to the new used cluster, install.
E46 2001 2006 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The european m3 has the same dct as the us m3, they just run different software versions. View and download bmw 19992005 m3 service manual online. I put a 325i engine into a 325e chassis many years ago ran a euro fuel injection system. The e46 m3 was originally equipped with a getrag 420 and fits easily into the e30. Bmw e46 m3 z3m s54 mss54 hp tuning kassel performance.
Quite probably the worlds first and only csl that you can shift the gears of through a traditional hpattern box not to mention clutch kick, heelandtoe and revmatch yourself. 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. I know you can relatively easily convert an smg m3 to manual as its exactly the same gearbox all you really have to do in theory is yank the hydraulics out, fit a shifter and clutch pedal, and recode the ecu. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Tips and tricks to get the secret codes out of your bmw e46 the 19982006 bmw 3 series, better known as the e46 is one well built german car with what seems to be a lot of hidden features that are not that obvious. After he and wesley remove the transmission and smg parts, they machine the. A driveshaft from an e30 m3 or e36 328i manual can be used. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding complete. The kassel performance tune for the e46 m3 s54 is now available. E46 manual transmission conversion wiring, pedals, installation. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. We have 4 distribution warehouses around the united states and ship from the closest warehouse that has the part in stock that you ordered. Early e46 auto manual swap ncs expert i understand i need to modify the sa 2nd to last digit and subtract 8 from it and remove the last digit from gm and vn from another post.
Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. 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. We converted a bmw e46 m3 from smg to a 6speed manual transmission. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion the e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. 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 this. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Most of themechanical stuff is straight forward enough for anybody likely to undertake thejob. These issues, combined with a polarizing driving experience, have teamed up to tank smgii car values. The standalone ecu conversion specifically disables the ews system on your ecu, but it does not program the software to remove the other items needed to run the ecu in a non e46 m3 car. Drool at the sound of an ls7swapped bmw e46 m3 lapping germanys hockenheim circuit. Retrofit your nonm model with the enhanced m3 or m5 instrument cluster.
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. But the analyst in me wants to know more about this. Compatibility all modern bmw eseries and fseries, mini, and rolls royce. 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. With our coding services, we require you send in your cluster so we can properly program it in our lab. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. In addition to engine swaps, kassel performance offers many options for the e46 m3 as well. Drool at the sound of an ls7swapped bmw e46 m3 lapping. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Over here we mention some tips and tricks to unlock these hidden functions. The conversion e46 m3 car now has 174,000 miles and it is one of the best conversions we have ever seen. 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. Software updates bimcoding bmw coding, programming. Who can recode it for me so that i have no smg display and warnings etc and i have cruise control.
Put an m3 s50 engine into an e36 chassis simply swap in an aftermarket chip and you are ready to go. In this video i install a single mass flywheel and clutch conversion kit, convert from automatic to manual pedal box. Smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. Because there are a few approaches to the wiring and programming, we dont yet offer remote support for that part of the conversion. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding.
Bmws are literally pumped full of useful features, various functions are deactivated at factory level when the vehicle is produced. Under the right side of dash you will not find it, there are. The linkages needed can be sourced from the e36 m3 euro 6 speed cars. We offer a complete smg to manual conversion swap which includes an oem factory finish from shift knob to dme coding. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Changing the dme to non smg has nothing to do with ews delete. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by random, jun 2, 2017.
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