E46 330ci and 220 getrag box shift linkage shortening

[Rolly.a31 2]

Hay guys ive just done a manual swap on my e46 330ci 2000 with a 220 getrag and i need to shorten the shift linkage but cant find out how much it needs to be shortened by any help would be great thanks

[modz 147]

I can sell you a shortened linkage or swap you your one for mine already done

 

pm me if keen

Edited January 21, 2020 by modz

[Rolly.a31 2]

So quick update i swapped the shift linkage with modz here but it was to short

ive now installed the 220 getrag  linkage in and the car starts and drives fine

Why does it need shortening is it so it lines up with the transmission hole or another reason 

[Blackie 510]

I thought the shortening was a 4 cyl to 6 cyl thing?

[KwS 2421]

10 minutes ago, Blackie said:

I thought the shortening was a 4 cyl to 6 cyl thing?

i thought so too. Definitely had to have mine shortened when using 4pot linkages on my 6.

Can you get all gears, especially 5th, or does it hit the surround? Looks pretty well placed to me, is it even meant to be centered in the hole?

[BM WORLD 1283]

4cyl engines sit 25mm further forward , just buy some e46 323i shifter bits 

[Rolly.a31 2]

Sweet as thanks bm world 

Everything shifts into gears fine just nott with the rubber boot on 

[Antagg 1]

Hey, doing the same gearbox swap atm, what did you do about the cross member and tailshaft? Nothing lines up for me 

[BM WORLD 1283]

12 hours ago, Antagg said:

Hey, doing the same gearbox swap atm, what did you do about the cross member and tailshaft? Nothing lines up for me 

use the correct parts for the swap 

[Antagg 1]

11 hours ago, BM WORLD said:

use the correct parts for the swap 

Problem is I can't find the correct parts. No one sells manual bits. 

[BM WORLD 1283]

12 hours ago, Antagg said:

Problem is I can't find the correct parts. No one sells manual bits. 

buy new or modify 

get bmw part numbers for each part then google it to find a seller

[BM WORLD 1283]

15 hours ago, Antagg said:

Problem is I can't find the correct parts. No one sells manual bits. 

also there is no factory driveshaft option for getrag box to 330i type diff 

you will have to get one made up using your auto one

or swap whole rear end to a 323i 325i type (down grade) which is just sad 

[Antagg 1]

On 3/17/2022 at 8:46 AM, BM WORLD said:

also there is no factory driveshaft option for getrag box to 330i type diff 

you will have to get one made up using your auto one

or swap whole rear end to a 323i 325i type (down grade) which is just sad 

Yeah I know, I'm having my auto one extended, and i had to make a cross member from scratch