E36 M3 5spd Swap

[uber e36]

Hey Guys,

What's the ballpark cost of an auto>manual swap for an e36 m3 vert?

See one, in the states, that looks nice. But it's an auto. :(

[nate_s89]

Depends on how you want to go about it. You can buy all the parts used from either a junk yard or some of the guys on here. Or you can buy a full parts car if you have the space, use the parts, and recoup some costs by selling the remaining scrap.

When I did mine I got quoted around 700-800 for all the parts used I think. Instead I bought a 5 speed E36 and sold the cats and extra stuff and scrapped the rest. Ended up breaking even if not making a couple hundred bucks.

[TheMadChigga]

Hey Guys,

What's the ballpark cost of an auto>manual swap for an e36 m3 vert?

See one, in the states, that looks nice. But it's an auto. :(

If its tranny swap you need, Mike & Jay are the guys to do it, my E39 540i was converted from auto to 6spd, and it is OEM smooth.

[ALPINA MAN]

Hey Guys,

What's the ballpark cost of an auto>manual swap for an e36 m3 vert?

See one, in the states, that looks nice. But it's an auto. :(

Why don’t you contact SF and ask, this type of thing should be done in person and face to face.

[uber e36]

@nate - don't have the time or space to deal with a parts car
@MadChigga - yeah, I trust Jay
@AlpinaMan - I don't have their number and am lazy. Figured they could pm me as they're always on the board and isn't that kinda the reason for having a sub-forum for their shop?

[Mystikal]

PM sent.

I usually reply to emails within the hour; if you're looking for a timely answer and phone calls aren't for you (or you like a paper trail) e-mail always works best.