B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Hello, i'm new here and don't know much about BMW (i'm a honda person ) i have been looking at either selling my car and buying a BMW or swapping my car for one. The problem is that i like manuals and it seems that all the BMW's i look at are auto. i'm looking around the year 1991 to 1996 and it's gt to be a 4dr sedan. my question is, obviously it depends on which car i get with which motor but generally speaking is it possible to do a manual conversion on most of or all the BMW's of those years? Sorry for such a general question but i can't narrow it down untill i find the car i want... Cheers Damian ps: i did a search and didn't really find what i was after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 like the choice of vehicles.. (honda) and the names badass.. (real name) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 its easy and parts are easy to find for the older model e30 (late 80's) but the problem with the later models (e36/e39 etc) is that parts are extremely hard to find. you would need more than just the manual box. however there are some around.....i know of a few 328i that are 5 spd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 its just sic in disguise... we all know your a secret bmw lover. With regard to your question, yeah its gonna be near impossible to find a manual conversion for a E36, your best bet is to start ringing around the wreckers and asking what it would cost including labour. SDeuropean in Hamilton have a good range of parts and I know about 2 weeks ago they were advertising a few E36 manual gearbox conversion kits. But then again they want $2000+GST for an E30 one so much be charging oodles for an E36'er. Buy an E30 if that tickles your fancy, and if it isnt a manual, someone will have a conversion kit handy for you on these forums (I've got one for a M20 engine which should fit a 320 - 325 and maybe a 323) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 Cheers for the great info, yeah i know there is alot more to manual conversions the just the gear box, i was more just wanting to know if it was possible to do swaps on these cars which as everybody has said is possible but perhaps with a price. Also labour wouldn't be to big of a deal as my mums partner is a mechanic and my uncle is an engine rebuilder so that shouldn't be a problem. and i'm not to sure what *sic is on about either :drunk: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 *sic drives a honda. His name is Damian (spelt the same way). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 *sic drives a honda. His name is Damian (spelt the same way). 2 hondas.1 car + 1 bike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 ahhh it all makes sence...and holy crap that's odd, i don't know anybody with there name spelt with an A and you drive a honda, crazy. and this is one car i'm looking at doing a deal with: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=48014153 Has this got any potential, it is a very small motor compared to the likes of the V6 and V8's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 looks good, seat covers?? pod wont do jack unless you get a shield for it. better to have a standard panel if there is no shielding. 318 power! im sure the whores around here have either looked at it already or know what to look for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2006 looks good, seat covers?? pod wont do jack unless you get a shield for it. better to have a standard panel if there is no shielding. 318 power! im sure the whores around here have either looked at it already or know what to look for yeah for one i would locate the pod under the bumper with some 3" pipe and silicone joiners and the seat covers would be out of there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted February 28, 2006 you will find a 318 very slow compared to the integra you have - welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 you will find a 318 very slow compared to the integra you have - welcome to the forum. are you sure? my integra is a 1600 SOHC non-vtec??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 you will find a 318 very slow compared to the integra you have - welcome to the forum. are you sure? my integra is a 1600 SOHC non-vtec??? dude it will toast it. sucks i knowyou should have around late 80'skW to the wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 Buy Gus' car.. goes fast . http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showtopic=5531 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 rank....1.8 in a 1300kg car? and 4 door? if you really want an e36, go a 325i at least...if not a 328i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 you will find a 318 very slow compared to the integra you have - welcome to the forum. are you sure? my integra is a 1600 SOHC non-vtec??? dude it will toast it. sucks i knowyou should have around late 80'skW to the wheels i think i put out about 76wkw at the last dyno day which is around 103whp... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-M-W 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 rank....1.8 in a 1300kg car? and 4 door? if you really want an e36, go a 325i at least...if not a 328i yeah fair enough, it could be back to the drawing board then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 its just sic in disguise... we all know your a secret bmw lover. With regard to your question, yeah its gonna be near impossible to find a manual conversion for a E36, your best bet is to start ringing around the wreckers and asking what it would cost including labour. SDeuropean in Hamilton have a good range of parts and I know about 2 weeks ago they were advertising a few E36 manual gearbox conversion kits. But then again they want $2000+GST for an E30 one so much be charging oodles for an E36'er. Buy an E30 if that tickles your fancy, and if it isnt a manual, someone will have a conversion kit handy for you on these forums (I've got one for a M20 engine which should fit a 320 - 325 and maybe a 323) They have one advertised on TM just now.SD European RRP e36 man conv. incl. labour $3750+GST. On this auction they say they're gonna let it go and see what it comes to. In the Q & A they're talking rough quote of $2000+GST. And if that sounds cheap - they're using mostly secondhand parts and they keep all the auto stuff they take off your vehicle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1261 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 rank....1.8 in a 1300kg car? and 4 door? if you really want an e36, go a 325i at least...if not a 328i yeah fair enough, it could be back to the drawing board then... why dont you buy a 535i , i have a couple for sale nz new 86 e28 535ia 1350kg 218hp or a uk import 88 e34 535i manual 1450kg 211hp . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 328 manuals are out there. Be patiant. I wasnt. Autos not bad,but its no manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1261 Report post Posted March 1, 2006 hi ,i will have a 318ti manual conversion kit soon if anyone is interested . from a e36 318ti 1994 . and any other bits you might want Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
