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This is the 1st post in a series which will chronicle my quest to swap a m54 engine and manual transmission from a 2003 530i into a 1997 528i equipped with a m52 engine and automatic transmission. Hello i first want to say what a great find this site has been. Now you have the perfect option for your under powered 04 bmw 328330i335i. Bmw diy manual transmission and differential fluid. M5board is the best forum community for information on the bmw m5 e60 v10, e39 v8, e34 straight 6, e28, f90 and f10. Parts required for bmw e90 automatic to manual swap part. I had a 2000 e39 528i and it was a super car, one of the cheapesttoown cars i have ever owned.
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Swap kits automatic to manual transmission, flywheel, clutch with pedals shop by. In any swap, there are a few major parts you will need. Bmw e30 transmission swap automatic to manual rts your. Tavarish seems to think so and wrote a great article labeled four reasons why you need to buy a bmw e39 540i right now. Can you please shed some more light as to what exactly i need to a manual conversion on my 2000 bmw 540i. Parts required for bmw e90 automatic to manual swap part numbers included september 28, 2010. Public service announcement do not buy an e39 540i. Bmw 530d 525d e39 manual gearbox 5 speed conversion. Youll have to dig through if you want part numbers for this swap.
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