Now take a copy of the sgdat folder and paste it into c. Updating the smg ecu to run csl 255 software ecuworx. Andrew lang from lang racing development goes into the details of our smg to manual conversion for the bmw e46 m3. Of course, manual transmission coupe facelift models are still commanding a premium, but early models, convertibles, and smg examples are quite attainable for even the most modest budget. The test programs serve to implement test, initialize and adjustment functions. Ecuworx custom tools for tuning and modifying your vehicles ecu. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission makes. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Our e46 bellhousing prep service includes all the parts and machining for the smg to manual conversion. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. Everything m3s sixspeed manual csl kit was engineered using 180 genuine bmw parts, and it makes the greatest e46 even better.
Oct 01, 2019 these issues, combined with a polarizing driving experience, have teamed up to tank smg ii car values. We believe updating the e46 m3 with e46 m3 csl dme tuning parameters alone, account for about 8590% of notable performance improvement, while upgrading to the csl smg transmission software accounts for the remaining 1015% subjectively. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. So, if you picked up an e46 m3 and are enjoying it as you should be, whats next. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Lastly you will lose your neutral safety switch and cruise control. Coding is where i need help, i have afriend who works for bmw so has access. We now know without a doubt this can be done, what parts are needed, and what software to get. Vac motorsports bmw e46 m3 smg to 6 speed manual conversion. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6 forums. The csl was never available from the factory with a true manual transmission.
E46 m3 s85 dct swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. Swap the e46 bmw m3 csls semiautomatic for a real stick shift. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. So with a dashboard like a christmas tree, the diagnosis was the smg pump was no more. I drove an early model pre2003, convertible e46 m3 with the smg transmission. Morning, im having a crack at converting my car from smg to manual. Services offered by ecuworx e46 m3 mss54 mss54hp smg to manual coding ecu recovery repair and cloning chassis swap coding s54 in e30 e36 other csl clone ecu conversion mapping airbox fitting custom ecu mapping evolve automotive remaps 155mph limiter removal smg style shift lights on 6 speed manual cars sport memory dyno limit removal. Bmw dealer the software has been updated to manual transmission. Tuning may take up to 3 business days, from the time we have your bin file and screenshot. How many examples of the e46 m3 were produced with the optional sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii.
Bmw m3 5 out of 5 stars 1 1 product ratings bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. Specifically, the smg bellhousing is missing the spring and detents that give the self centering function to the manual version. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing. I need to recode dme for manual transmission or new software. Apr 26, 2014 we recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. The s54 engine produces 333hp from the factory, but we can always get more. The last phase is to get the software changed so that the car knows its now a stick. Upgrade your e46 m3 for power on a budget ecs tuning. We install all detents and springs for a worry free installation back into your now manual e46. I, however, was lucky enough to have a local bmw buddy hook me up. Smg to manual conversion question bmw e46 fanatics forum. Description if youve recently completed the increasingly popular smg to manual conversion on your e46 m3 and would like your vehicle recoding to suit then ecuworx can remotely recode your vehicle.
There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal. Smg chose this as the perfect time to give up the ghost. So much so that id always pick a standard e46 m3 over it. The cost to the owner will be higher, since the smg initially was an optional extra, and the conversion will cost additional money.
E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual conversion. Bmw m3 smg to manual eurompirebmw repair in charlotte. Aug 05, 2020 the e46 m3 was first shown to the public as a concept at the 1999 frankfurt auto show in germany, before making its debut as a production vehicle at geneva the following march. Bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new fits. In this video, nick starts the smg to manual swap on his e46 m3. We have fully tested flashing just one without the other. E46 m3 csl converted to manual driven by carfection. Unfortunately, were getting communication errors with ncsexpert ihf0003. Mar 30, 2020 the m3 csl is known as one of the best m cars bmw ever produced with the exception of one component.
Sep, 2019 not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Bmw e46 m3 csl manual conversion kit now available bmwblog. It essentially works out to a clutch dump at 1800 rpm. E46 m3 dme reprogramming for change from smg to manual. Below you will find an indepth market analysis of the bmw e46 market. Ecuworx are now able to offer high quality, super stable flashing cables for the e6x m5, e6x m6 and e9x m3. If youve recently completed the increasingly popular smg to manual conversion on your e46 m3 and would like your vehicle recoding to suit then ecuworx can remotely recode your vehicle. In this video i show you an overview of the process it takes to convert your e46 m3 from smg to a 6 speed manual. How to make pdc work on a bmw e46 m3 after smg to manual.
Comprehensive smg to manual conversion bmw m3 forum. I have autologic but i couldnt find a way to change the software to manual gearbox. So back to clp, 16042016 bmw e46 m3 smg to manual transmission conversion. If youre considering an smg to manual conversion and are near the orange county, ca area we encourage you to contact us for a quote. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area. Bmw does not give you their real launch control software from europe. Only way to make them work is for us to build a harness to the dme since.
Once ecuworx have remotely recoded your vehicle it will behave exactly like a factory manual. As well regarded bmw mpower specialists who have vast knowledge and experience with the e46 m3 platform, we are able to offer an oem class of smg to manual conversion which is almost undetectable for most people. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area bmw. Bmw e46 smg to manual conversion ssg smg to manual conversion e46 1999 2006 thankfully i had the help and support of an excellent bmw, 11072008 ive had a good old search around and cant find too much info relating to the conversion from smg to manual gearbox technical talk on the bmw e46. If you look into the details of the car and what bmw had in mind during its creation, the choice of a fastshifting transmission that can be operated by steering wheelmounted paddles only makes sense. This 2003 bmw m3 csl is a cherished example of one of the marques most coveted modern classics, and will be familiar to many for having been professionally converted to a threepedal, manual gear shift mechanism. How to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. Mar 18, 2021 there are only two things not to like about the e46 m3 csl. New how to guides for the bmw e6x m5 m6 binary modification tool. Recently we started seeing people do manual conversions of their csls though and thats a controversial thing to do in the bmw community.
Fortunately, bmws smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert. Nov 03, 2011 hi there, im looking at getting a m3 e46 but im in two minds about going for a smg gear box over a manual, are the smg boxes reliable or always having faults and going wronfg m im assuming there s to repair any advice is welcome. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. This bmw m3 is in very good condition for a 17 year old car with only minor age related marks, if you have look at many e46 s you will be fully aware of how rough they can be in the flesh, that is not the case here. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european. And while i always liked the concept, the smg only config was a complete bust. It is common knowledge that one of the physical differences between the smg and manual transmissions is the bellhousing. Bmw m3 smg manual conversion certified bmw european auto. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. Arguably one of the finest cars bmws m division ever churned out, in its least desirable form. Just send us a full bellhousing and well send it back fully prepped to be installed in your converted e46.
After he and wesley remove the transmission and smg parts, they machine the bellhousing to a. Feb 27, 2016 the clutch switch and brake switch must be installed and wired appropriately to retain the function of a true manual transmission e46 m3. This will turn off the gear indicator and the smg fault code lights. Our e46 m3 performance tune improves the s54s power delivery without sacrificing the engines reliability. E46 m3 vert smg to e46 m3 manual coupe wow page 2 the.
Bmw e46 m3 s54 mss54 smg to manual transmission conversion. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Your vehicle will be free of swap related error codes. This is a bmw transmission conversion software for a e46 m3 with a s54 engine equipped with dme mss54 mss54hp. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Upon request from our last video, we are going to show you how to make pdc work on a bmw e46 m3 after smg to manual swap. If youve recently completed the increasingly popular smg to manual conversion on your e46 m3 and would like your vehicle recoding to suit then. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Updated software to have the car recognize that it is now a manual. If prompted if you want to overwrite the existing files, select yes to all. E46 m3 smg 2 transmission in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual. You can only change between auto and manual gear box. We also have a special tune for the smg to manual conversion, developed by frank smith, that adjusts the idle to the correct level and can be coupled with a performance tune upon request. All things being equal, an m3 that came from the factory with a 6 speed manual will command a higher price than an otherwise equal m3 that was delivered with the smg and was subsequently converted.
Bmw e46 m3 buyers guide common issues, problems, pricing. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Ecuworx custom tools for tuning and modifying your. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. In short, we are attempting an smg to manual swap in an 03 m3. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Additionally, you need some software modifications. How to make pdc work on a bmw e46 m3 after smg to manual swap. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. Hi all i change my e46 m3 transmission smg to manuel i recode ecu. I knew my gearbox is in perfect working order will have little wear as the smg is doing the perfect changes rather than human who can crunch gears in. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. The only choice of gearbox was bmws smg paddleshifted.
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