E46 Manual Transmission Conversion Wiring, Pedals, Installation
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In this video I install a single mass flywheel and clutch conversion kit, convert from automatic to manual pedal box, wire in the reverse light switch and clutch switch. I also reassemble the car to complete the conversion. I will upload another video to show how to code the car for the conversion.
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Hey love your vids man really helpful. I have an e28 88 528e that I'm planing on manual swapping. I saw that you are working on one for a client. I know it is already a 5spd but if you can go over how to do it ie how to run lines and wiring that would be extremely helpful. I really hope you are this and you could. Thanks
Bro i had a question. I have an 05 6series with auto tranni i want to upgrade the tranni to a smg one i know a few of these models came that way. My question is. Is it possible for me to do this swap? Do i need extra parts?
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The level of explanation on what needs done in all your videos I've watched so far is incredible. Usually people just hack and smash bits off or ignore anything that has to be removed beforehand which starts to add up with something like this. The camera work is great too, nice and focused, good zoom for how big or small the parts are and just generally in the right place all the time.
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I have owned my 330Ci for 3 months, and looking at a second E46. Your videos cannot be beaten for instruction and diagnosis on these cars.
the wiring part deserves it's own video
as a tool maker machinist, a backyard BMW mechanic and master welder it is easy to figure out the engineering done on a 325ci simply by watching your videos. with a blueprint I can build any part you need.
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There is only 2 channels for mechanics on KZhead and you are the best of all. I wish you success
Ammoor Stingy I agree he’s a bmw god.
the idea of using that table instead of a transmission jack is brilliant and I wish I have thought of this 2 years ago
You are literally saving my life with these videos amazing content man thank you for being so descriptive really sets you apart from the rest of the DIY you tubers
Man, thanks for making therse swap vids so detailed. Gives me confidence to do a manual swap myself.
Did it?
Your videos are fantastic. I've been waiting for this one! Thank you!
This was the most useful part of the Series, think you.
Seriously I admire your hard work. You are a hero. Will be using your videos once I’m ready to manual swap my car.
This is amazing, thank you. About to start the M54B30/6speed swap on my wife's E46 Touring.
It was a very intuitive video and took away a lot of doubts but the Grand Finale was missing calling and testing the car, more service done with excellence Congratulations
I really wish I could do this swap to my Audi. You are awesome man. I don't even own a bmw but I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work
This video series is a fantastic idea and it taught me a lot. My one request is for you to capture more of the process and show us how to fix the computer issues.
Shoplife you guys rock. Awesome explanations, tips ,attitude, aptitude everything is simply explained. I like the fact that YOU dont clutter your videos with ego. If you dont know about something you admit it and find a solution. Loving your video's. Please dont stop.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
You're a schalor and a gentleman. thank you.
Still one of the useful Videos,my e39 had no reverse lights,and this helped me alot to resolve the problem even if its for e46,
Very straight to the point and covers everything! Awesome video man! 😁
Thanks so much for your efort explaining everything , i'v allready started with my swap 💪💪
Thank you for this video, I manual swapped my 330ci. It just took a single weekend
amazing work man .... you are the real deal
Gosh this guy is a beast. Really helped me an doing the same thing.
Very very good ... I look forward to the next part!
Got my swap done about a month ago. So far no issues at all and no more SMG pump anxiety. Next project, swap my clutch fan for an electric fan.
My dad's a technician and he said don't swap for electric because the electric wires short easily and then your engine will over heat with clutch fan it will always stay cool natural way
Superiortune Tuner yeah but the clutch fan saps a huge amount of power from the engine
Cheers mate. Finally know how I’m going to wire up the reverse light for my 8HP45 swapped e46. Trans Controller outputs a 12V signal so I’ll use that to trip a relay that just bridges a ground connection then connect to the reverse relay.
Hey Man I just did this swap and your vids are very helpful!
Hey brother, enjoyed the video. I heard you mention about the cruise control when pushing the clutch, I did my own conversion on my M3 from SMG to 6 speed manual, I resolved this exact issue by fitting a switch to by clutch pedal (grounded one end), this generated a ground signal to the cruise control interrupt pin in the cruise control module once the clutch is engaged. I hope this helps (just look up the cruise control schematic for the module) from memory you need to cut/disconnect pin 5 (light blue) and splice into pin 2 (brown/orange stripe) and put the other end of the switch onto it.
Yes man I have been waiting for this for while , I'm doing a swap on an e36 so I need some reference
awesome!
great quality video with little fluff. good job.
Brilliant help there mate, Thanks from NZ
Damn you are a genius, great videos. I just found your channel and i am hooked
haha thank you and welcome!
Thank you for the knowledge
man you were born to do this car thing..✌
After I did my e46 auto to 5speed conversion I was stuck on the wire below the clutch. Took me week after can't figure out. Now thatI watch this video I can see it clearly how's the wire hook up. Thanks Jason am hook on your channel.
Thank you so much for this!
Very complicated job but you have the experience to do it I liked your videos
Really nice, video! Kind of makes me wonder if I should get an E46 SMG as my next daily driver, then later convert it to a manual when the SMG ever quits on me.
Very interesting and helpful, thank you.
Great video man. I hope to do a swap on my e39
Well done !
Thanks for the video! Could you let us know the size of the socket you used to tap in the pilot bearing? Cheers!
Awesome info. Love your channel. When you get a chance. See how we can upgrade old radio unit to aftermarket unit that works with iphone 7 better GPS and on. BMW 545i 2005. You two are rocking it.
This video is detailed and on the dot for a swap. I was going to get a 325ci coupe, seller seemed sketchy so I bailed.
you seem to be a good mechanic . and well explained videos. I take it you just love BMW's
Nice video. Can you please do an in-depth video on changing your brakes/brake fluid/brake lines?
Very detailed Thanks
you are the ultimate boss
Great how to man just done this swap on my 330i is getting coded at BMW now I hope those lights piss me off.
Awesome Video! Have you done the programming video to get rid of the Service Engine light?
This man can literally build a car if he wanted to .
Thank YOU !
your videos are very good, i love how much you try to get every detail in.
I have a question for you. So I have a 01 bmw e46 330 ci coupe. I have a 5 speed manual transmission in it, but I want to swap in a 6 speed manual. My question is can I swap in a e46 M3 6 speed tranny and make it work while still keeping the stock engine? Will I need some kind of kit to make it connect and work? Looking forward to making things work but still am a bit concern. Thanks for you help and very detailed videos👌😎
Hello @ShopLifeTV, Your videos are very helpful but I need some help on this one. At 12:36 there are in total 3 holes ! I got confused that you are poking from the hole which is partially visible at the bottom. Can you please tell if these holes also lead to the ground (needed just for camera wiring purposes) ? The wire is going very deep but I can't see it on the otherside to pull it out. Beneath the car at that particular place seems that there's something like a plastic cover with small hole but it doesn't go to the cabin by pushing the wire either.
You should do some turbo engine for drifting we use the stock engine and work on it 325 e46 36 I love the way you explain every thing so nice and smooth you are the beast of bmw please teach us how to get horse power turbo and we zig ate bigger block injectors etc.... your explaination on this project will help around 330 ppl following you thank you
planning on it ;)
Will you be doing a 7 series to 3 series body swap in the future? I am stuck and can't figure it out.
Can you convert the smg 3 in the E63 M6 to a 6speed manual transmission? Thank you. PS. have you heard of the conversion from the smg3 to a dtc from the E92? Good day,
Hi man I have a e46 have a code 60 vehicle was running good this morning I parked for 10 minutes then went to start I got no crank no start battery voltage good
Hi mate, can you use the same prop shaft if you change from a five speed to a six speed on the e46 320d. thanks.
Hey Jason! I have an SMG E46 330i. Is is easier to do it, since it already has a manual gearbox in it? Or is it totally different and I would have to remove the whole transmission?
would the swap be similar process for e92 ? great vid btw
I wish there is manual swap video like this for e90 335i sedan
hey what's your opinion of the e90s (3 Series) no turbo boost. I ended up upgrading my E46 because of high mileage, and I was curious what your mechanical opinion was, or if you have any experience with them? Thanks in advance
How much work is it. To do it on a bmw E46 m3 smg Great video by the way greetings from holland
Jason is it possible to swap a 2007 550i to a manual is it similar to the e46 process ? Thanks
Hello and thank you for this video. I have stupid question. If i buy that old design pedals for facelift car (2 separate clutch switches). Is that all i need for switches in pedals that single 4 pin clutch switch (so it detects both brake pedal + clutch pedal pressing)? So i throw old 2 switches away from clutch pedal, and replace original automatic car switch (single 4 pin switch), ground, +12v, and 2 signals dme and ews. And it is ready.. Thank you for help.
have my manual transmission in the car. car will not crank. your telling me all I need to do is wire in a clutch switch and im good? or could it be the fact that since the tcu isn't reading that the trans is in park because the range selector is gone along with the auto trans. would completing the circuit for the park wire solve this? some input would be sweet. thanks!
What’s your take on non stock clutches, I have heard there is always noise with aftermarket clutches.
Can you help me? I have a e46 in Brasil, I swap my automatic ZF for a M3 gearbox and your video help me a lot. Now my car have a problem.... in 30 seconds before start up the engine, have a miss fire in 2 cylinders. Do you know about this?
cna you tell witch drive shaft i nee to use when using a 5 speed m3 e36 on a e46 that was smg
Is it possible to just take all the necessary parts from a manual e36 and just re use them such as the flex plate, pedals, front part of drive shaft etc...
Currently having an issue with the wiring ive tried everything from wiring as shown in the video and also wiring pin 8 to the purple and yellow wire on the clutch switch to bypass the clutch switch any suggestions? Getting a no crank no start
And one more thing. I did my x5s Air suspension 2005 4.8is. Any idea how to turn of the selfleveling warning of..
Master cylinder? do you have to upgrade to a new one mine doesn't have the slot for the 4 pin clutch switch.
The gearbox of smg is the same of manual? Just have swaped the clutch sistem?
Did you ever make a full video on coding? or maybe a video on coding when swapping from the m54b25 to the b30? also, is it possible to code a RWD M54B30 DME to AWD for when i put a B30 in my xi? Sorry for all the questions, lol. Those would make for really good videos, if they don't already exist. Thanks!
Nice video brooo
I have an 03 Audi all road I would like to do the manual transmission swap but in California I need the check engine light off so it’ll pass smog I guess I would have to switch out the computer also correct
Is the manual transmission crossmember the same on a getrag and zf ?
My pilot bearing does not go that far in. It is just flush with the edge. Will I have problems installing transmission
Dear Jason, i have a question the wireing is the same for a M52 engine? Can you please explain ...
Does this work differs a lot for doing it on a M3 E46 SMG to manual?
Hey man, I just finished up my 5 speed swap on my 99 e46 preface lift, but the clutch pedals I got didn’t have the clutch switch, can you post a part number ? Thank you!
Do you know if this is the same process for the 3.0ltr diesel
Is that a limited slip differential? I'm asking because I don't have an LSD and I want to make sure the bold pattern will work with my driveshaft. I am swapping a ZF 5 speed into a 2004 325i. I'm looking at a 2001 330i driveshaft, but don't know if its from an LSD car or not. Thanks.
can you use a xi e46 to do the swap with? will trans and drive shaft fit the rwd e46
Hey quick question: I have a flywheel out of a 2002 - 328i would you happen to know if it'll fit in my 2005 - 330i? I'm taking the entire trans set up out of this 2002 328i, just want to make sure it'll fit in my 2005 - 330i. The flywheels online have conflicting info. Any help is appreciated
did the automatic drive shaft fit with the manual or do you need to get a DS from a manual car?
Hi bro Can you make a video that how to change transmission switch in automatic car 320i 2000 or just any other helpful thing. Thanks
Hi, How it's gonna be with smg convert to manual thats the same changes in clutch pedal?
Which is the most recommended synchronous box for the e46
So how do you get the cig lighter assembly to work again
Good afternoon. How to remove the warning light after converting the BMW e46 2005 from automatic to standard
Excellent video I made the same conversion to a bmw 323 e46 year 2000 but I put a gtrag box but you know it is too much revolution the car runs much more but it raises the rpm too much because it leaves the same transmission that it had when it was automatic
Hey man. I'm doing the same swap on my 2000 323. Do you know if all the wiring shoplife showed in this video is the same for the 2000 323? or are some things different?
It is the same for a 323i
BMWselena sounds good, thanks!
I think you talkng about the differential ratio. automatics come with a higher ratio 3.46 or higher so to fix the high rpms you need to swap the diff to one with a lower ratio like 3.18.
does the starter need to be unbolted in order to get the trans out?
@ShopLiveTv hey man I was wondering if you could help me out. So I'm doing an auto to manual swap on an e46, bought a 5 speed e36 m3 trans just need some help what parts do I need for the shifter linkage and driveshaft.
I am in Houston, do you have a recommendation of a shop that can do this ?
How much would a swap like this cost? I have an old 325ci sitting in my garage and have been wanting to do a manual transmission swap