MTechnic Manual Swap

[TimeMachinE30]

Why no DSSR ?

[jgilber0]

The swap is done! It's a completely different driving experience. I left the 4:10 LSD in it, and it has a lot of grunt. I'm amazed at much better this car is now.

[Uber///m3]

Bought new

[Scarlet.Buckeye]

Question on the Z3 shifter. Did you get an OEM pulled or did you find an aftermarket with the same throw/angle?

[BMWBrat]

Ah yes, the classic Yosi and Viet thread. Thank you BMW Brat.

My pleasure! Be sure to post up some pics of your transformation. You won't regret the swap. Best thing I've ever done to mine!


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[jgilber0]

This should help. Good luck!




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Ah yes, the classic Yosi and Viet thread. Thank you BMW Brat.

[BMWBrat]

Nicely done!

Did you buy a wiring harness for the reverse lights? I’m still a bit confused on how to hook that up.

My 92 vert goes in for the procedure on Monday. Can’t wait to get it back.

This should help. Good luck!




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[jgilber0]

Nicely done!

Did you buy a wiring harness for the reverse lights? I’m still a bit confused on how to hook that up.

My 92 vert goes in for the procedure on Monday. Can’t wait to get it back.

[BMWBrat]

Well, well, well...Lookey here! It’s in! Drives like a completely different car now. SO glad we did this swap and it was worth every penny. Now I get to DRIVE my M Technic instead of just riding in it...




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[BMWBrat]

She's ready! Picking her up today... :excited:


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[zippityDu]

That's a fair question...but also a complicated one.


First of all, I supplied the bulk of the major parts like the rebuilt driveshaft, the transmission, the pedal assembly, master cylinder, rear transmission mount, the rebuilt differential and the 5 speed transmission itself.



Matt from EuroMpire provided a lot of the ancillary parts like the new clutch/flywheel, Z3 shifter/leather shift boot and leather shift knob, new Guibo, slave cylinder, switches, hoses, clamps, bolts, springs, shims, grommets/gaskets/hoses, etc...(Not to mention all the fluids like brake fluid, gear oil, auto transmission fluid, etc...)


Other enthusiasts may not prefer/need to change out the differential and the driveshaft or prefer/need a specific shifter, so their costs would be different were that the case. So, some of my personal choices for the swap definitely impacted my costs. And if there's one thing I've learned in over 25 years of owning BMW's and modifying them, if you want it done right, be willing to pay for it. Don't be fooled by some DIY video on YouTube that lulls you into believing this kind of work can be in a garage for a couple of thousand.



So, I'd say if you want to get a personal quote, give Matt a call. He's very knowledgeable and also very personable. I can think of no one else in our area I'd have as much confidence in working on this rare car and getting it right than Matt at EuroMpire. Final installation pics should be available by this weekend!

Thanks for the detailed reply. People do make it seem awfully easy doing this swap, and I know that it’s never the case unless you have infinite experience. Looks forward to the next update.


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[Uber///m3]

I hate to be that guy, but I live locally to where you're getting the work done and was wonder how much this cost you. Thx.

That's a fair question...but also a complicated one.


First of all, I supplied the bulk of the major parts like the rebuilt driveshaft, the pedal assembly, master cylinder, rear transmission mount, the rebuilt differential and the 5 speed transmission itself.



Matt from EuroMpire provided a lot of the ancillary parts like the new clutch/flywheel, Z3 shifter/leather shift boot and leather shift knob, new Guibo, slave cylinder, switches, hoses, clamps, bolts, springs, shims, grommets/gaskets/hoses, etc...(Not to mention all the fluids like brake fluid, gear oil, auto transmission fluid, etc...)


Other enthusiasts may not prefer/need to change out the differential and the driveshaft or prefer/need a specific shifter, so their costs would be different were that the case. So, some of my personal choices for the swap definitely impacted my costs. And if there's one thing I've learned in over 25 years of owning BMW's and modifying them, if you want it done right, be willing to pay for it. Don't be fooled by some DIY video on YouTube that lulls you into believing this kind of work can done be in a garage for a couple of thousand.



So, I'd say if you want to get a personal quote, give Matt a call. He's very knowledgeable and also very personable. I can think of no one else in our area I'd have as much confidence in working on this rare car and getting it right than Matt at EuroMpire. Final installation pics should be available by this weekend!

[zippityDu]

I hate to be that guy, but I live locally to where you're getting the work done and was wonder how much this cost you. Thx.

[BMWBrat]

One step closer to shifting gears...rebuilt 3.73 limited slip differential installed:






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[BMWBrat]

Lookey what came in today! Rebuilt 3.73 LSD...(Thx Chris!)






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