well it's 2015 any SMG m5X/S5X

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  • King Mufasa
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2012
    • 530

    #1

    well it's 2015 any SMG m5X/S5X

    Well its been over a decade I think since the first introduction of the SMG, has anybody done this to a M50 family motor?

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  • marek|steezkal
    Member
    • Dec 2014
    • 91

    #2
    If you google s54 smg, a lot of videos of E30s come up so I'm sure its doable. Haven't seen any build threads though.
    '90 325is Schwarz
    5 lug'd 24V Turbo on VEMS

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    • King Mufasa
      E30 Addict
      • Sep 2012
      • 530

      #3
      yeah I know but with an e36 euro or s54 I think.. never shows the engine bay.

      anybody here seen or tried it. I like to know the hurdles to do it. cant be too hard? right?

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      • King Mufasa
        E30 Addict
        • Sep 2012
        • 530

        #4
        I keep hearing its an awesome driving experience from true old manual die hard fans. I never used one but shoot why not? any improvement for my e30 I want in!

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        • GAbOS
          E30 Addict
          • Mar 2012
          • 523

          #5
          I think the biggest issue is going to be price. A unit for my Mitsubishi starts around 8k. Then you have to think about clutch longevity, since you do not control how it's engaged/disengaged. I always run mine is the highest Sport settings as this tells the TCU to give the least amount slip during engage out of the other settings. The special fluids required and their price. The extra cooling required with a remote rad.

          At least this appears to be a dry clutch setup and more traditional versus what others use (wet setup and 2 sets of clutch packs, one for even and one for the odd side).

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          • King Mufasa
            E30 Addict
            • Sep 2012
            • 530

            #6
            no mitsu just simple BMW SMG and bimmer pricing. I run into them a lot over the years since a lot of guys like my self are ignorant to its tech and look for manual instead..

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            • GAbOS
              E30 Addict
              • Mar 2012
              • 523

              #7
              What's the going used prices for these that you have seen?

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              • King Mufasa
                E30 Addict
                • Sep 2012
                • 530

                #8
                there are two in my local area wrecker for 450 without the pump sold with the engines he says its part of the engine..

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                • GAbOS
                  E30 Addict
                  • Mar 2012
                  • 523

                  #9
                  Does it require it's own TCU or does it piggy off the ECU?

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                  • acolella76
                    R3VLimited
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 2950

                    #10
                    it's doable I'm sure, like Gabor said though its all about price and simplicity. Be the first!!
                    -Alex

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                    • almostacrayon
                      Advanced Member
                      • Nov 2012
                      • 157

                      #11
                      Ergen has done at least one
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                      • King Mufasa
                        E30 Addict
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 530

                        #12
                        ^ looking for non s54

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                        • almostacrayon
                          Advanced Member
                          • Nov 2012
                          • 157

                          #13
                          Originally posted by King Mufasa
                          ^ looking for non s54
                          Ahh my bad only read the title :P
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