Bmw 325ix manual swap

May 22, 2015 this 1989 325ix sedan comes to us from our reader mike. Hey i did the swap on my 88 all you really need is the manual drive shaft because i forget if its longer or shorter,but that one thing and the other thing is that you need the pedals obviously their is no modification that have to be done on the car. The seller attributes the problem to the drivetrain, specifically citing the automatic transmission which will not engage in any gear, though the ferguson transfer case. So far i havent had any luck sourcing parts for any reasonable price. This 1989 bmw 325ix shows 161k miles and was refurbished and modified by the seller over the last six months. Sikkys stage 3 ls swap package includes motor and trans mounts, wiring harness, headers, driveshaft, oil pan and an oil filter relocation kit. Bmw e30 325ix 5 speed manual swap conversion youtube.

Bmw 540i 19972003 e39 v8 automatic transmission zf oem fits. This set fits m50s50 and m52s52 without an air pump. I am selling this 1990 325ix coupe on consignment for a friend and e30 enthusiast. Bmw turner motorsport e30 m50s50 conversion shorty. Mar 19, 2019 this 2001 s54swaped 325ix wagon takes the normal s54 swap a step further by adding it to an allwheel drive platform.

Reinstalling rear axles into hub the right way with. Find bmw e30 325ix manual transmission gearbox transfer box. I took my first test drive in my manual swapped 325xi touring last night and figured i would mention a bit about it since there isnt a lot of info on. What doesnt workabs but who caresacfan went poof roll the windows downrusty in sunroof seam but no leaks back windows dont roll down make sure its not hot and you dont have passen. For a car with just over 170,000 miles, it is a real minter and wears its original paint. Airconditioning, power rackandpinion steering, power fourwheel disc brakes, power windows, power door. The 19841991 bmw 3 series, known generationally as the e30, is the one model more than any other that earned bmw the ultimate driving machine reputation. Available in coupe or sedan body styles, it was the only e30 to get the cool fenderflared body kit you. Doing an m50s50 engine conversion in a 19841991 e30 3 series. Get rid of that tired inline six or 4banger, and add some real american muscle. My bmw e30 ice racer project is already turning into a nightmare.

This was originally an automatic car but received a 5speed manual swap. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 325i for sale ebay. This is a discussion forum 14 years 1991 325ix, stroker5 speed n52 swap somebody pointed out a pair of bilstein boots that fit inside 2. Up for sale is the transfer case from a 1988 bmw 325ix.

This is one you surely wont miss as it tears its way through the snow drifts. In this episode i finally begin my auto to manual conversion in my bmw e36 325 cabriolet. Bmw oem 23007508410 used automati to 6 speed manual swap kit getrag s6 420g 21201223581 34311165543 35311161586 fits. My first e30 i got by magically trading a 96 sc2 for. Similar to the 325i and 325is but sporting the rare e30 awd transmission, this car was converted from automatic to manual at the 192k mark, the donor car had only 160k.

European e30 fanatics are even luckier than us americans, since bmw also made a europeonly 325ix touring. Oem bmw e30 325ix manual drivetrain swap ix 5sp transmission. Bmw e30s 19841991 3 series are one of our specialty vehicles at glen shelly auto brokers. So, i think i need to do the conversion now or never. I was talking with a guy who has an older model bimmer that had an auto that he converted to a standard but he isnt a very relyable source. Up for sale is my fully maintained 1990 bmw 325ix e30. Originally equipped with an automatic, the seller performed a driveline swap from a manual car that included the 5speed transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, and differentials. Would a swap affect the value of a minty, extremely low miles car that is otherwise stock. Oem bmw e30 325i rwd manual transmission 5 speed trans swap kit 8891 325i. I am trying to figure out the correct numbers, but i believe less than 2,000 of these cars were imported into the u. The bmw 325ix is the coolest e30 of them all petrolicious. Hello all up for sale is something that doesnt pop. Equipped with straight 6 petrol gasoline engine with 2494 ccm capacity it produces 171 hp and 126 kw power at 5800 rpm and 226 nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 212 kmh and acceleration 0100 kmh in 9,0 s.

The simplest and probably most economical engine to swap in is a 3. My bmw e30 ice racer project is already turning into a. Running but immobile 1989 bmw 325ix this 1989 bmw 325ix vin wbaae0301k89251 is a rare awd sedan that starts and runs, but is not currently drivable. The seller attributes the problem to the drivetrain, specifically citing the automatic transmission which will not engage in any gear, though the ferguson transfer case used in these is a fairly common failure point as well. It includes the m20 engine, g260 transmission, transfer case, and front and rear differentials. Running but immobile 1989 bmw 325ix on bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and. Complete manual transmissions for bmw 540i for sale ebay. Your definitive 198294 bmw e30 3 series buyers guide. I have restored, ebuilt, nd sorted a dozen e30s over the years. This is a real rarity and an appreciating asset to any bmw collector. Up for auction is a very clean and very stock 1989 bmw 325ix 4door manual in great condition. These shorty style headers are specifically designed to fit the tight clearance issues of an e30 with an m50family 24v engine swap.

E30s are one of our specialty vehicles at glen shelly auto brokers. This bmw 3 series e30 325ix model was produced in the period between apr1986 and sep1987 model years. I currently own three 1989 e30s including an ix, n is and a touring. The chassis has approximately 278,000 miles on it in orient blue over standard beige leather. Nov 17, 2020 the 325ix is an allwheeldrive variant of bmws e30generation 3series from the eighties. Bmw e30 325ix manual swap bmw e30 325ix ix allrad 4wd. Bmw e30 transmission swap automatic to manual rts your. E30 bmw m62m60 v8 swap rts your total bmw enthusiast. The only problem with 95 s50 motors is that they are becoming old and it is very hard to find one in a good low mileage condition for a reasonable price. The problem is its an automatic, and it yearns to be a manual.

Mar 20, 2021 bmw 325ix 2 door manual 1987, this is an extremely rare 2 door 4x4 model produced in very limited numbers, lhd only, just 75000 miles, this car is in near immaculate condition, part of a private collection for the past 25 years. It came well optioned with the sport package, harmon kardon premium sound and xenon headlights have been added at some point. I have found a working manual transmission and transfer case. Bmw 325ix 2 door manual 1987, this is an extremely rare 2 door 4x4 model produced in very limited numbers, lhd only, just 75000 miles, this car is in near immaculate condition, part of a private collection for the past 25 years. This is one of the most complete and original e30s out there, with a detailed service log along with receipts of every repair made to the vehicle between 1993 to 2016.

I did a manual swap, built custom coilovers, built a set of bbs wheels, and then sold to my buddy to finish off cosmetically because the car looked like a hoopty despite being really solid mechanically. Nov 05, 2018 this 2001 s54swaped 325ix wagon takes the normal s54 swap a step further by adding it to an allwheel drive platform. Our plan was to reseal this drivetrain and swap it into the 1991 325ix. I would like to know how to start it in the e30 and also how to cancel the immobilizer. I have a problem e30 content builds and project cars forum. Now you have the perfect headers to swap into your e46 bmw 3series 9906. Find bmw e30 325ix manual transmission gearbox transfer.