Dn540 67 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Hey folks, Chasing a Getrag 420G gearbox for a friends E34 540i. Either box alone or complete conversion. Must be some rocking horse sh*t scrapings around? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 just buy my car comes with free box http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1246424243.htm 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 the car would never die,the box also.try your luck on ebay way better than NZ market. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Also recommend using eBay and importing yourself. Did that for mine, be prepared to pay 2k+ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 by the time you get the box in from overseas , new clutch and flywheel (cant really use an old worn out dual mass one) RHD pedals , new master and slave units , modified driveshaft etc , expect to be paying around $6k ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Wouldn't this fit? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/auction-1242998507.htm This is a 420G - I have one of these in my E36 but isn't it the same box as the 540? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I have a 6 speed from an E46 S54 M3 . There are several options so it might be worthwhile giving me a call on 021 449 242. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 47 minutes ago, wrs said: Wouldn't this fit? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/gear-boxes/auction-1242998507.htm This is a 420G - I have one of these in my E36 but isn't it the same box as the 540? different bellhousing shape see below V8 and 6 cyl types v8_m60_box.bmp v8_m60_box_2.bmp Edited January 21, 2017 by BM WORLD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Ah, bugger. It's the same box though isn't it, just a different bell housing (which is integrated into the front section of the box)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatMansWilly 74 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Yes same box just different bell housings. I have heard of people cutting the front part off then getting the front part of a v8 bell housing (from a auto box) then having it welded on to the rest of the bell housing. They also run plates from the front of the bell housing to the rear so its quite strong. Just an idea! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 5 hours ago, FIAT 131R said: I have a 6 speed from an E46 S54 M3 . There are several options so it might be worthwhile giving me a call on 021 449 242. Do you have any M60 boxes? Will give you a call this week. 22 hours ago, BM WORLD said: just buy my car comes with free box http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1246424243.htm Haha, yea He'd love to, so would I. However transport down south and the fact he already has a very tidy 540, I think he'll go the conversion route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Dn540 said: Do you have any M60 boxes? Will give you a call this week. Haha, yea He'd love to, so would I. However transport down south and the fact he already has a very tidy 540, I think he'll go the conversion route. simple buy cheap plane ticket , fly up and have a awesome road trip back down:) then sell the 540ia , im telling you will be a lot cheaper and less hassle in the long run have converted a couple of e34 540i etc and its not a cheap exercise 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi328i 118 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Not sure what your friend is trying to achieve, but this might be an option? https://race-shop.sk/en/bmw/54834-engine-adapter-plate-bmw-v8-m60-m62-to-bmw-m50-m57-s50-54-gearbox.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 ^^^^ I have just ordered one of the adapter plates. Let's just say it was far from the easiest international transaction I have undertaken. If I was paid on a frustration level I would be rich. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 47 minutes ago, FIAT 131R said: ^^^^ I have just ordered one of the adapter plates. Let's just say it was far from the easiest international transaction I have undertaken. If I was paid on a frustration level I would be rich. Including shipping and taxes, what was the total in nzd? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 2 hours ago, FIAT 131R said: ^^^^ I have just ordered one of the adapter plates. Let's just say it was far from the easiest international transaction I have undertaken. If I was paid on a frustration level I would be rich. yeah spoke to a customee of mine, he got one too , major hassles and delays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 7 hours ago, zero said: Including shipping and taxes, what was the total in nzd? It was 308 euro but that was just to get it to the UK. That's $480 NZ. There is then freight from the UK to NZ plus all the fees like inspection fees, import fees on top and GST. It won't be a cheap exercise. I have a V8 auto transmission front section arriving in a couple of days from the US and with modifications will enable the E46 M3 6 speed to fit the M62 engine. Will be interesting to see which is the easiest to go with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Brent is there any chance your customer could send me a text so I can have a chat to him. I have been asked a question by the supplier. With English being their second language I haven't got a bloody clue what they are asking and they haven't responded to my request for clarification. Geoff 021 449 242 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
