325ix 5speed Swap Details

[AWDjunky]

So, I found a 5 speed trans for my '89 325ix for $300. It is in good, working condition. I'm a noob at bottom end info especially when it comes to swaps.

Can anybody tell me what else I need to make this manual swap possible? :nice:

I understand I need a new transfer case, etc. Is there a forum that lists the parts necessary to complete this swap?

Thank you!!

[fronton]

You might want to cross reference with a parts catalogue but I think these are the items you need-

IX specific:
Clutch master cyclinder
hardline from MC
soft lines from MC
Soft line to clutch slave
Flex disc
T-case (front half is all that is necessary)
tranny support bracket
shift linkage

Plus all manual swap items that are not IX specific:
shift boot/knob
flywheel
clutch disk
throw out bearing
clutch fork

[nando]

tranny support brackets are the same on auto/manual ix's.

I don't think the ix clutch master/slave is ix-specific. the brake MC is. I don't think the lines are ix specific either.

you will need pedals of course. if you have an airbag car, just swap pedals from any airbag 5-speed E30. if you have non-airbag, swap the whole pedal box from any non-airbag 5-speed E30.

There's also a clutch switch to add for cruise control. the wiring is already there, it just has a jumper plugged into it. and of course removing the automatic start interlock wiring.

[audiquattrot]

There's also a clutch switch to add for cruise control. the wiring is already there, it just has a jumper plugged into it.

i still need to do this.

[AWDjunky]

Thank you so much guys!

What if I want to delete cruise control? Do I still have to add the clutch switch for it, or will it be fine with out it?

Also, is $300 for a working trans a good price?

[nando]

I left mine. still works - just don't push in the clutch while CC is engaged. :D

[AWDjunky]

I left mine. still works - just don't push in the clutch while CC is engaged. :D

Haha thank you