Hi guys, I wish to know if it technically possible to covert an auto 320i to manual an perform an engine swap. Yes, I do know its simply better to buy a manual car. Unfortunately this is not possible in my country. Literally all the 2nd hand 320i are auto. No manual ones available. So conversion is the only way for me.

Regarding the engine, I like the 320si alot and I am hoping to be able to source the engine, transmission and other parts from an oversea scrap yard and ship it to my country for conversion. Again, there are no 320si in my country so I can only try to build one.

If you want to know why I like a 4 potter instead of 6, well, its due to the legendary E30 M3 and S14 engine.. Its never available in my country since they are all LHD (my country RHD). I used to drive E36 318IS and I love the M42 engine. So, I decide that I want to stick with 4 potter for my next BMW.