pedal box question

[Tavern Gnome]

I'm about to do a 5sp swap in my 88 325i vert. Does anyone know if I am going to have to use a 5sp pedal box or will the clutch and brake pedals mount to my pedal box? Thanks,

Ryan

[AndrewBird]

I think you need the whole pedal assemble, including the box. I don't think the auto box has a place for the clutch pedal. I might be wrong though. Take a look under the dash and see.

[jlevie]

I think the pedal box is the same for both variants. The auto just doesn't have the clutch bits installed.

[FredK]

The pedal box is mostly the same. However there is an additional metal plate on the left side of the manual pedal box for non-airbag cars where the return spring for the clutch arm sits.

[Tavern Gnome]

The pedal box is mostly the same. However there is an additional metal plate on the left side of the manual pedal box for non-airbag cars where the return spring for the clutch arm sits.

So can mine work? Do you NEED the metal plate? Thanks guys,

Ryan

[Teaguer]

Fred is right but you can do without that style of return spring .

You can just add the clutch pedal and swap the brake pedal over .
Just add a return spring to the clutch arm and have the other end hook onto the support that runs up under the dash .

I may be making it sound more confusing than it is ....if you need ai can post pics by tonight .

[Tavern Gnome]

If you could post a pic that would help a bunch! Teaguer you need to write a book. I appreciate it.

Fred is right but you can do without that style of return spring .

You can just add the clutch pedal and swap the brake pedal over .
Just add a return spring to the clutch arm and have the other end hook onto the support that runs up under the dash .

I may be making it sound more confusing than it is ....if you need ai can post pics by tonight .

[NABR 1337]

I am guessing that you are saying that you just need to find a solid mounting point for the return spring. A support would be the best choice. Or make a bracket to attach the spring to.