E30 automatic manual transmission swap

 · 6 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · . My ambitious 17 year old son embarked on a project to swap out the automatic transmission in our E30 convertible w/ a manual (Getrag ). It has been quite an effort (particularly considering that he has never worked on a car before). After much effort, he finally got rusted bolts off User Interaction Count: Shipping From Warehouse Location: V V Auto to Manual Swap Kit GETRAG 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION BMW E30 E BUILT JAN M20 6 CYL Original Vehicle Builder: BMW Part Number: SWAP Item Description: Auto to Manual Swap Kit Supplier To OEM: GETRAGBrand: BMW. There are two main reasons to swap transmissions in an E to exchange one worn transmission for a better one or to change from an automatic to a manual (more preferred). FYI, the first scenario is easier. From Worn to Better.

Using the Getrag transmission with your m50 swap. Yes, it's possible to use the Getrag transmission (the 5 speed found in most e30 6 cylinder cars from the factory. This transmission is great because the final drive on the highway is as instead of the ratio that would have came from using the Getrag from an e A typical E30 i automatic transmission swap to manual with the Getrag A typical manual transmission swap uses the 5-speed Getrag transmission from a manual E Here is the list of the parts that are required for a swap: Transmission input shaft seal. Engine rear main seal. Transmission. Cost on e30 5 speed swap? , AM i was wondering if i can get peoples insight on the cost of converting an e30 automatic to 5 speed. i see many nice e30's and get extremely sad when i see it's an auto. is it worth buying an e30 and converting it to manual or better off just looking for 5 speeds.

There are two main reasons to swap transmissions in an E to exchange one worn transmission for a better one or to change from an automatic to a manual (more preferred). FYI, the first scenario is easier. From Worn to Better. The E30 was available as both a Manual and an Automatic. In total, seven different gearboxes were fitted to the E30; Four manuals, all produced by Getrag, and three automatics by ZF. The overall performance of a gearbox is measured by its ratio, found by dividing the ratio of 1st gear by the ratio of 5th. $ is a lot for an auto car, but that depends if your area is rusty. If you have the money to swap in the m50/52 then buying a cheap auto means you can get the e36 manual transmission (better), instead of the getrag '88 body can take all bumpers, and the later style comes down much further in the rear.