’98 M3 Sedan Overhaul Part II: Drivetrain
Maintenance, servicing, and upgrades to the ’98 M3’s drivetrain. Includes the driveshaft, transmission mounts, clutch line, and shifter.
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How-to: Service Your BMW Transmission Shift Pins.
This BMW transmission shift pin how-to guide was written and published by Derek “Vinci” of Bimmerforums.com. Just like his Clutch DIY, it is very well written and photographed. Since websites can come and go, I wanted to make a copy of it to ensure it isn’t lost. This guide is […]
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BMW Z3 (E36/7/8) Transmission Removal and Clutch Install
This how-to guide was written and published by Derek “Vinci” of Bimmerforums.com. I found it very helpful in removing my transmission during my E46 6-speed swap. Since websites can come and go, I wanted to make a copy of it to ensure it isn’t lost. I contacted Derek to make […]
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M3’s Engine & Transmission Out!
And driveshaft, steering rack, heat shields, and everything else that must come out to remove the engine. There are several different ways to do this, I simply removed the steering rack and subframe, then lowered it down using an engine hoist and ratchet straps around the engine mounts with a […]
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Swapping an E46 M3 6-speed gearbox into an ’02 E36/8 M Coupe
I’m by no means the first to pull the BMW 6 speed swap, but it’s not nearly as common as say the 2ZZ-GE swap into an MR2 Spyder. Why do this? The general consensus is that the 6-speed box out of the M3 is smoother shifting. The stock 5-speed in […]
