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  • jbrian101
    Noobie
    • Apr 2011
    • 9

    #1

    i need advice

    I just bought a 89 325ix automatic. It doesnt go into drive just reverse but i want to make it into a manuel where can i buy a tranny or wat should i do. I also have an 89 325is its a manuel but needs more work than the ix
  • LuckyHenriksen
    R3V Elite
    • Jun 2010
    • 4244

    #2
    You should buy the iX auto trans I have


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    • jbrian101
      Noobie
      • Apr 2011
      • 9

      #3
      well i really want to make it a 5spd but how much would u sell ur auto trans

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      • F34R
        sLaughter
        • May 2009
        • 12385

        #4
        Originally posted by jbrian101
        well i really want to make it a 5spd but how much would u sell ur auto trans
        Make is a 5spd man, not to take a sale from above. But autos are trash ;)
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        • McGyver
          R3V Elite
          • Jun 2009
          • 4461

          #5
          its gonna be a major PITA to change it to manual due to ix specific parts, but it will be well worth it in the end.
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          • B-well
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Oct 2010
            • 1042

            #6
            extremely hard to source a 5speed ix trans but i hope you do you'll love it

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            • devon.818
              Banned
              • Feb 2011
              • 2937

              #7
              the bolt patterns for an IX block are different than all the rest, you need a IX specific 5sp trans

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