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    ZF swap parts advice

    Hi, I've look thru the master thread above and thru Facebook groups. All have wishwashy answers or just conflicting replies.
    Ive got a 93 e36 sedan with an auto. This is my first BMW build. When I bought the car I bought another M50 and just picked up an e46 ZF 5spd.
    Ive got the trans, flywheel/clutch, e46 master cylinder, and shifter assembly.

    What else do I need, specifically?
    I know I need a driveshaft. What should I buy? Can I just get an e46 front half?
    Which trans mount do I need?

    E46s are pretty plentiful in Pull-A-Parts around here. E36....not so much. Trying to keep it cheap.
    I'm trying to get it back on the road since the auto just took a shit.

    Any help is greatly appreciated!

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    You need e36 coupe front half driveshaft. An e36 shifter assembly and the mount for the zf. I'm not sure about a manual engine harness as I think e36 auto had a desperate transmission controller. So I'm not sure if you can use the auto harness just without the transmission controller paired with an auto trans. Oh... and you need a peddle assembly for a manual obviously.
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    So an e46 ZF shifter assembly is different than an e36 assembly?

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    ZF swap parts advice

    Www.realoem.com is your friend.
    E36 is now in the ‘Classic’ catalog.

    As I recall you need to have ECU coded to eliminate the ‘trans’ light in cluster.…and figure out the neutral safety switch/bracket and reverse light switch wiring.
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    Last edited by bluptgm3; 05-18-2018 at 09:48 PM.

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