[HOW TO] e46m3 6-speed your e30

[iXguido]

Can the e46 m3 slave cylinder be used?

[iXguido]

You need the clutch because the splines on the 6spd trans is different regardless of the engine selection flywheel you may be able to mix and match idk but clutch can't change

Ok thanks, that helped. I'll just use the complete flywheel/disc/clutch

[SmokeE30]

If a person was to mount this box behind an m20, they would need the same clutch/flywheel as required here? i.e. e46m flywheel, clutch, etc?

You need the clutch because the splines on the 6spd trans is different regardless of the engine selection flywheel you may be able to mix and match idk but clutch can't change

[iXguido]

If a person was to mount this box behind an m20, they would need the same clutch/flywheel as required here? i.e. e46m flywheel, clutch, etc?

[Wanganstyle]

Sorry. I meant the transmission cross brace.

nope. not at all completely wrong

[SmokeE30]

We are half way through our g420 6speed swap and may have a trans crossmember to offer once we are finished, and the e36 m3 auto shaft is just barely long enough to fit, to get more spline engagement we may end up making a spacer for the guibo

[chuck90m3]

Sorry. I meant the transmission cross brace.

Never tried, just got one I knew would work.

[DoubleClutch]

Sorry. I meant the transmission cross brace.

[chuck90m3]

Thanks for the update. Any truth to an e36 auto x brace working? You have contact info for Tyler?

Never tried the E36 Xbrace. Just bought one from Mason Engineering.
http://www.masonengineering.net/Subpages/E30.htm

Tyler's sight

http://www.thearcasylum.com

Or

https://m.facebook.com/TheArcAsylum?_rdr

[DoubleClutch]

Thanks for the update. Any truth to an e36 auto x brace working? You have contact info for Tyler?

[chuck90m3]

Tyler's brace

[chuck90m3]

Just a quick update for anyone doing this swap and gathering parts. I've purchased a custom brace from Tyler at ArcAsylum that I'm very pleased with. Also if you follow most post about the slave cylinders for the e36 325is, the E36 M3, and the E46 M3 having the same rod lenth they are wrong. The one you definitely need is the E36 325is slave. This particular slave is just over 3/16 of an inch shorter than the E36 M3 slave. Using the E36 M3 slave will cause the clutch not fully disengage and clutch slipping will occure. Ask me how I know this.

[ACHTUNG]

Great write-up. I'm going to have to start sourcing parts for this swap.

[Mr.SWISS]

Which year models 6 speeds will work for the S52 swap?
I have seen E34 getrag 6 speeds from 540i and E39 6 speed for sale. Will these work? Any other year, options to look for?

thanks!!

No. Bolt pattern on V8's won't fit M50 family blocks.

[Lag]

I have a full swap FS if anyone is interested.