Fallas, I found this 540 being parted out yesterday. I can score the gearbox and all associate parts for $300.00 has any one made this work on a S50 motor as I already have a complete motor & 5 speed for a swap. The 6 speed would be nice if it will work. This gearbox seem unique to the 540. I'm figuring I'd have to change the bell housing. any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated.
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Sure. You have to cut off the bell housing and weld on a compatible one. There are only a few people in the country who can change the case, and they'd probably charge you for a full rebuild.
Net-net, for $300 you should buy it and resell and roll that into a transmission that you can actually use.2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
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Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd
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this. You want a transmission from a BMW small 6.Originally posted by nrubenstein View Post1997 540i/6 - stock
1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDsComment
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Good to know that there is an alternative instead of purchasing a S54 transmission. Ive read that a S54 is straight bolt on to a M/SXComment
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The better alternative would be a ZF 6 speed from an E90+ 6 cylinder car. It will bolt up to a M5x, S54, M42, and so on.
I forgot to mention, it is available for around $650, not $1100 like an S54 transmission.
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You FredK are a CHAMP! Thats the best news I've heard all day!Comment
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